Description
What it is and what its for:
The Paragon 9-27x56 ED Ultra Short (SKU SCSS-11) is a terrestrial spotting scope intended for target shooting, outdoor use, birding and wildlife viewing. It provides variable magnification from 9 to 27× with a 56 mm objective, suited to medium and long-distance observation.
Key features:
The zoom eyepiece is built with 7 elements in 4 groups. The objective uses ED glass and all optical surfaces are fully multi-coated. Exit pupil ranges from 6.2 to 2.1 mm, and eye relief from 20 to 16.7 mm. The eyecup is twist-up. The optical design uses a roof prism and the focusing system includes a diopter adjustment from -5 to +5. Field of view is 84 m at 100 m (linear) and 4.62.3° (angular). Minimum focus distance is 2.2 m (7.26 ft). The body is rubber covered and the interior is nitrogen-filled to resist fogging.
Compatibility and mounting:
The official product page states the item comes with a tripod, soft bag, strap, manual and cleaning cloth. The tripod mounting thread is listed as N/A on the official page, so confirm compatibility with specific tripod heads or plates if required.
Box contents and additional purchases:
According to the manufacturer, the package includes a soft bag, strap, tripod, manual and cleaning cloth. The official documentation does not list any camera or mobile-phone adapters; if you need digiscoping capability you must acquire a compatible adapter separately.
Notes to avoid returns:
The manufacturer does not specify total body length on the official page. There is a documented discrepancy in weight: the official page lists 709 g, while a regional distributor shows 729 g. The official product images on the website do not provide direct image file URLs. All technical data is taken from Vector Optics' official product page and manual for the Paragon 9-27x56ED Ultra Short (SCSS-11).
