Cabela's intrepid User Manual

INTREPID

80 mm Spotting Scope

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Twist-up Eyecup

Rapid Focus Dial

Retractable
Sunshade

Objective Lens

Ocular Lens

Fine Focus Dial

Magnification
Adjustment Ring

Tripod Mount Collar

Tripod Mount Foot

For long-range observation, put high performance at your fingertips with the
Intrepid® spotting scope.

The In Tre pId® Sp oTT Ing Sc ope

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1. Insert the eyepiece into the body
of the Intrepid spotting scope.

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Before attaching the eyepiece, remove any covers that would interfere with attaching the
eyepiece to the spotting scope body. Keep exterior lens covers handy to protect exposed
lenses whenever you’re not viewing through the Intrepid spotting scope.

Attach the eyepiece Adjust the eyecup

The adjustable eyecup twists up and down so that you can observe the
full field of view even if you wear eyeglasses. Twist the eyecup down
when viewing with eyeglasses or sunglasses and twist up when viewing
without glasses.

2. Turn and tighten the retaining
ring to securely attach or remove the
eyepiece.

Adjustable Eyecup

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Rapid Focus Dial

Fine Focus Dial

The versatile magnification of the Intrepid spotting scope allows you to view a wide field
of view at lower power, then zoom in on distant details.

Adjust the magnication

Change the magnification of your spotting scope by simply turning the magnification
adjustment ring.

• Increase the magnification by
turning the adjustment ring in a
counter-clockwise direction.

• Decrease the magnification by
turning the adjustment ring in a
clockwise direction.

Caution: Never look directly into the sun (or any other intense light) with your Intrepid spotting
scope. This could cause damage to the retina and cornea of your eyes to the point of causing
blindness.

Fine focus of the Intrepid spotting scope

After setting the magnification, you can adjust
the fine focus. This does more than allow you to
see critical details, it also ensures fatigue-free
viewing. When you change the magnification, some
refocusing is usually required.

Handle rapid and fine adjustments with just the tip
of a finger:

• Slowly turn the rapid focus dial until the subject is nearly in focus.

• Turn the fine focus dial to pick out the finest details.

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Flexible viewing angle

The tripod mounting collar of the Intrepid allows you to rotate
the spotting scope body for greater viewing flexibility.

• Loosen the mounting collar by turning the thumbscrew to the left.

• Rotate the spotting scope body to a comfortable viewing angle.

• Keep the scope body in your preferred viewing position by securing
the mounting collar with a turn of the thumbscrew to the right.

Extendable sunshade

Extend this fitted hood to effectively block out disturbing
stray light. The sunshade also shields the objective lens
from mechanical damage and guards against soiling by
fingerprints and raindrops.

Attaching the Intrepid to a tripod

Use a sturdy tripod or car window mount as a mount for steady viewing through the
Intrepid spotting scope. Simply secure the tripod mount foot on a quick-release plate or
mounting plate of the tripod head.

Sunshade shield is easily
extended or retracted.

Mounting Collar
Thumbscrew

The tripod foot attaches to any tripod
or car window mount that uses 1/4 x
20 screw threads.

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Keep lenses clean

Keep your Intrepid spotting scope in its protective padded case while viewing. If your
spotting scope gets wet, be sure to dry it out thoroughly before packing it away. For long­term storage, choose a dark, well-ventilated place.

For the best viewing, regularly clean the exterior lenses:

Note: Use lens cleaning fluid and optical paper to clean lenses. Never use facial tissue, heavy
cotton, or lenses—these materials can scratch the surface of a lens.

• Remove any dust or grit from the lens before wiping. Use a can of pressurized air,
soft camel hair brush or an acrylic optical brush.

• Clear lenses of smudges, fingerprints or eyelash oil. Fog the lens with your breath,
then use a non-abrasive lens cloth to clean the lens.

The VIp warr anT y

We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute satisfaction. That’s why our
products are unconditionally guaranteed and we make this Very Important Promise to
you—a Very Important Person.

Rest assured that in the event your Intrepid spotting scope
becomes damaged or defective, we will repair or replace the
scope at no charge to you. Call us at 800-426-0048 for prompt,
professional, and friendly service.

2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562

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Visit www.vortexoptics.com for more information.

The VIP Warranty does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that
does not hinder the performance of the product.

INTREPID

80 mm Spotting Scope