2024 UPDATED Kowa TSN-55A Spotting Scope: First Thoughts

In this video, I give my initial impressions of the new Kowa TSN-55A Spotting Scope. Known for its compact size and superior optics, the Kowa TSN-55A promises exceptional performance for bird watchers, hunters, and nature enthusiasts. Join me as we explore its features and performance, and decide whether it lives up to the hype!

🔍 Chapters:
00:00 – The Problems with Reviews
04:49 – Initial Impressions Kowa TSN 55A
05:27 – Fluorite Crystal
07:01 – Trade-offs
07:34 – So What’s New?
09:10 – Price
09:33 – Specs
12:49 – Size & Shape
14:48 – Upcoming 3-way Battle
15:45 – Final Thoughts

📦 In This Video:
• Detailed review of the Kowa TSN-55A Spotting Scope
• Unboxing and initial thoughts
• Pros and cons to help you decide if it's worth the investment
• Comparison with other popular spotting scopes

👀 Who Should Watch:
• Bird watchers
• Hunters
• Nature photographers
• Outdoor enthusiasts
• Anyone looking for a high-quality compact spotting scope

🌟 Key Features:
• Compact and lightweight design
• High-resolution optics
• Durable and weather-resistant construction
• Easy to carry and use in the field

📈 Benefits of Watching:
• Get a thorough understanding of the Kowa TSN-55A Spotting Scope
• Learn about its performance in real-world scenarios
• Discover how it compares to other spotting scopes on the market
• Make an informed decision before purchasing

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[CRDH]

Originally came here for another review done ( Bino's), , , never left.
Great reviews and attitude 👍 👌

[jasonnull]

Solid initial info. I appreciate ya and what you’re creating here. Keep rockin!

[BenRubin]

Can’t wait for the compact spotter comparison video with the vortex, swaro, and kowa!

[nrspence]

Looking forward to the comparisons with the other mini spotters.

[Alaskn]

Wish the 55 eyepeice wasn't integrated so I could just buy the body. Performance is all that matters to me, it's why I have a Kowa 66A in my pack. Could have gone with Swaro but the glass quality and dual focus knob makes Kowa a clear winner.

[georgeclark]

He is honest, and I like that. When reviewing products you have to consider who may be paying him. I really think he will call it as he sees it without any encouragement to favor a certain manufacturer. I would purchase on his observations. Please tell me who makes the best non-compact at the mid range price level.

[AimForTheAlpine]

Awesome stuff man, interested to see how they all shake out comparatively

[DrLuigiPhd]

I went thru this last year and even found the 553 on dvor for $1200, but ended up going with a 1st gen baby razor. I goes to the range more than my 85mm because it fits in my range bag.

[ctw]

I think your should also include the kowa 553 in your comparison to the razor/swaro/55a, to see if the 553 is still relevant when compared to the razor and how much of an upgrade the 55a is.

[north]

love to have someone compare the 12-40x60 HD from Leupold with these new mini's to let us old timers know if there is any point to an upgrade for our original- old style compacts!

[Twitch]

Kowa 55 has the focus knobs hanging out, ATC has the goofy foot on the bottom

[mysterioanonymous]

Yeap. In the market for a compact spotter... Can't wait for this one.

I share the sentiment with swaro. They're just really nice in the hand somehow. Nice to use. That's a major point. Esp with the Kowa costing nearly as much. If you fork out over 2k does it matter if it's 2200 or 2400? Not really.

[guermeisterdoodlebug]

I was just thinking what an attractive spotter it is when you begin trying to convince me it was ugly.

[kschmo]

I have the 553 and love it, except for the eye relief. I think Kowa REALLY missed an opportunity with this new model when they didn't make this eyepiece detachable and compliant with their other prominar series scopes. I'm sure it's a technical issue of some kind, but a lost opportunity in my opinion

[tonesmith]

Put a cover on it and it wont be so ugly lol.
Nice early look

[DLN-ixvf]

what really bothers a lot of viewers is when you video guys go on and on and on endlessly about nothing.
this at best is a 4.5 min. video

[weekendwarrior]

I’ve had the privilege of looking thru the Kowa TSN 88a. It is simply a brilliant optic. However I cannot get over the aesthetic of the new 55…….it shouldn’t matter but that is one of uglier spotting scope I have ever seen.