OK, so this is not a scope for a seasoned professional, however the Bresser Safari has proved perfectly adequate for this beginner to spotting, and digi-spotting.
The construction of the Safari is sturdy and the quality of prisms seems to be fine. I also bought the SLR camera attachment and have managed to take a few interesting photos from my study window. The zoom will never fail to amaze me. To buy a camera lens with this zoom I would need to spend 10x as much.
We will soon be moving to a house with a view of the Swiss Alps, and I cannot wait to set up my Safari on a tripod, permanently aimed at the wilderness.
A bargain as a gift to get someone interested in spotting hobbies, be it birds, wildlife, or scenery.