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Recent content by Al Downie

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    Monocular - 8x20 or 5x15?

    Hi all, If you could only choose one, and cost wasn't an issue, would you choose the Monovid 8x20 or the Nikon 5x15 HG? I have a little pair of Trinovid 8x20s which I like for travelling and non-birding days out, but (obviously) they always seem a bit 'meh' when you're used to using 8x42. For...
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    Exposure issue with Fuji X100

    Thanks Paul! That never occurred to me at all. It does sound plausible in terms of the effect that's produced, but I agree it's strange that it should only happen when the camera is pressed against the scope. I normally set up the scope for digiscoping with the eyecup extended all the way out...
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    Common Snipe bouncing...

    Hi all, "Look! Jack Snipe! See it bouncing??"... is a common shout in the hides I visit. And my Collins guide describes the bouncing behaviour as 'unique' to the Jack Snipe. But here's a Common Snipe (Fowlmere, UK) doing the same thing: https://youtu.be/XRMmL5O3uRo Apologies for the quality...
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    Exposure issue with Fuji X100

    HI all, I'd be very grateful for advice from anyone who's using a Fuji X-series camera, or who might have seen the same issue that I'm finding just now. I have my X100 set to Aperture Priority Auto, and everything works as I would expect while I'm using maximum aperture (f2). But when I change...
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    8X42 Slc hd

    This winter I felt an urge to buy a 7x42 binocular to complement my long-time favourite (Nikon 8x32 SE). With time to kill, and cost not a factor, I went into Cley Spy one day to look at a Leica Ultravid HD+. While I was there, the very helpful staff member put a couple of Zeiss models, Nikons...
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    UK, Titchwell, January

    Hmm.. I'm sure they were bigger than knot, and there was another chap there taking photos of the other identical bird, who was equally stumped - neither of us could accept that it was a knot! I agree that anything else seems unlikely, but still... Thanks though!
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    UK, Titchwell, January

    Can anyone help with this? It was about the size of a ruff - bigger than a knot I'm sure, and there were two of them with identical eye stripes. Taken last week in Titchwell. Thank you!
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    New Swarovski EL in pieces

    :-) Where's the Nitrogen?!
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    The Future SV

    Beg to differ! Batteries are a potential source of acid leaking into your binoculars; batteries are attached to electronics and moving parts that add significant bulk and weight, and which frequently fail; batteries go flat; batteries will probably shorten the life of your binoculars, and reduce...
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    The Future SV

    Agh! Wash your mouth out with soap! Binoculars that need batteries??
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    The Future SV

    7x32 and 7x42 options, and no rolling ball.
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    Dartford warbler, iPhone & Phoneskope adapter

    Thank you Frank!
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    Dartford warbler, iPhone & Phoneskope adapter

    iPhone 6+ & Phoneskope adapter, on a Swarovski ATX-85 scope. I still need to get the hang of manual exposure control, but this is good enough for me to not bother carrying the 'proper' camera around with me... Dartford Warbler, Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, England Regards, Al
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    Quick question re SLC 8x30

    Thanks both. Saw a dusty-but-otherwise-clean version for sale in the auction site, described as SLC Neu, but showing the WB badge. Was tempted, but price, reviews and the focus-wheel position eventually put me off. A close shave though - my finger was hovering over the 'bid' button right up...
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    Quick question re SLC 8x30

    Did the SLC 8x30 Neu retail the label "8x30 WB" on the bridge? How would one distinguish the Neu model from the previous? Thanks, Al
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