Kowa TSN 774 Straight 77mm Prominar Spotting Scope

My first scope was a Nikon Fieldscope II; my first experience with Kowa was a guide's 88 mm. After 5 years with the Nikon, I wanted a brighter scope that was usable above 30-35x. The Kowa is that, as well as light, 3 lb, 12 oz without case but with quick-release plate, only 12 oz heavier than the Nikon. Direct comparisons with equivalent Swarovsky, Leica, and Zeiss scopes suggest a minimum of equal optical quality. Good eye relief with glasses, although at 60x, eye placement is a bit touchy. Don't know how tough it will be; the Nikon has gone everywhere without damage. I really like the sight notch on the sunscreen, makes initial lineup on a shorebird easy. An excellent travel scope; get the case and sew on a rifle sling strap, and it will go everywhere you go (with a light tripod!). Have not yet tried digiscoping. So, with caveat of short usage limiting evaluation of durability, and no digiscope experience, this is an excellent quality, bright, light, compact, and optically superior scope.