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    Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 vs CL Companion 8x30

    These days, I use the CL Companion 8X30s more frequently than any other. It is small, handy, and offers a fine, sharp, and contrasty view. The NL Pure 8x32s are bigger, have far better ergonomics, and are indeed excellent. While birding with the CLs, I don't think I miss much. Arijit
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    Lee Thickett (Troubador) - R.I.P.

    This is such a sad thing to hear. His musings over optics is what kept bringing me back to the forums. devastating news. My prayers are with his family and friends. May the Almighty give them the time and space to come to terms with this loss. This community, I am sure, will miss him immensely...
  3. Booted Eagle

    Booted Eagle

    A dark morph Booted Eagle with its Spiny-tailed Lizard prey. These small Eagles have a trademark 'headlamps' - white patches on the shoulder.
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    • booted eagle india tal chappar wildlife sanctuary churu rajasthan
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
  4. Indian Spotted Eagle

    Indian Spotted Eagle

    A very good looking and I must say patient bird gave enough opportunities to take pictures.
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    • india indian spotted eagle tal chappar wildlife sanctuary churu rajasthan
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
  5. Short-toed Snake Eagle

    Short-toed Snake Eagle

    Till now I have always seen them either perched atop tall trees or soaring in the sky. Seeing this one enjoying the morning sun on the ground was indeed a terrific sight.
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    • Media item
    • india rajasthan sambhar lake short-toed eagle circaetus gallicus
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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    Pentax Ad 7x32 ED Binocular

    I tried this one today. Not bad, CA certainly not a problem. Could it have been brighter and sharper? Will come back in a couple of days.
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    Pentax Ad 7x32 ED Binocular

    If I had to, I would look at the SD 7x42. If it is anything like their ZDEDs, it should be good, no nonsense pair.
  8. Brown Crake

    Brown Crake

    A usually shy Rail that is visible only during pre-monsoon/ monsoon in eastern Rajasthan
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    • india rails and crakes rajasthan
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
  9. Coppersmith Barbet

    Coppersmith Barbet

    The barbets are noisy. Spring is mating time too.
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    • Media item
    • barbet coppersmith india jaipur rajasthan
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
  10. Oriental Pied Hornbill

    Oriental Pied Hornbill

    The Hornbills had paired up. Quite active all through the day
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    • Media item
    • #wii dehradun india oriental pied hornbill uttarakhand
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
  11. Indian Grey Hornbill

    Indian Grey Hornbill

    It was fun to watch the Hornbills gorge on Putranjiva roxburgii fruits.
    • ariban
    • Media item
    • #wii dehradun grey hornbill india
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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    New 7X Bins

    I use a ZD ED. Its build quality is as good as it gets. The field is clean, sharp and very well corrected for aberrations. A fine birding tool - not seen such quality in anay of the plastic Nikons yet
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    New 7X Bins

    The spec sheet for the SD series 7x is even more interesting! ED glass, Nitrogen purged, 131mt @1000mt field, exit pupil 6.1, eye-relief 18mm, relative brightness 37.2, MFD 3 mts.
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    New 7X Bins

    I use a ZD ED. Its build quality is as good as it gets. The field is clean, sharp and very well corrected for aberrations. A fine birding tool - not seen such quality in anay of the plastic Nikons yet.
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    New 7X Bins

    New binoculars announced by Ricoh-Pentax. https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2023/20230413_038342.html?_ga=2.30020730.433569758.1682658660-1713785181.1682658660...
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