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    Kowa Ts 501 & 502 Scopes

    Yes, there will be Huuuuge drop in optical quality. They lack contrast and FOV. I think the zoom one has too narrow AFOV. I remenber it has much less than 50 degrees. And you are right about eyepiece. They are built-in so you can't change the eyepiece. I have a TS-502 and swarovski ATS80HD...
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    Monopod for a swarovski ATS 65 HD

    I love using Ats 80 hd with monopod called MONOSTAT. It's kind of expensive but it works very well up to 45x. I've used normal monopod but they were useless to me due to too much shakes. Some Forum members use Monostat. You can search the threads and find some more info. For...
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    New Kowa Scopes?

    Kimmo O.K. No problem. I will do so. BTW,I love reading your post so much! Thank you. Katsu
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    New Kowa Scopes?

    Hinnark,objective design of both new Kowa scopes is 4 groupes and 5 lenses according to their web-site. Regards,Katsu
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    Swarovski Habicht 7x42

    Hi,henry I am impressed by the knowledg of you and the simple way you write. I enjoyed reading your post. Thank you. Regards,Katsu
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    Tropical rain forest clothes

    I see. Thanks.
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    Tropical rain forest clothes

    Thank you! I won't forget your advice. I will try them in the field. As I love scuba diving and WAS a casual birder, so I've never gone deep into rainforest. I was at a loss what to wear. Well now that I got some advice here, I'll give it a try to both leather boots and rubber boots. Regards,Katsu
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    Tropical rain forest clothes

    What is black fly? Are they same as regular fly which I see here in Japan? Thanks,Katsu
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    Tropical rain forest clothes

    Thank you, rainbowpitta, Hanno and Chris D. Your replies helped me a lots. I think I'm going to get a pair of goretex-boots and a poncho. By the way,Hanno,I saw your web-site. I like it. I want to go there someday. Regards,Katsu
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    duovid 10-15x50

    Hi,Luka I use tripod adapter by Leica. It's sandal style adapter. It's right here. http://www.leica-camera.us/nature_observation/ultravid_binoculars/accessories/356.html And I use Bogen / Manfrotto 3232(234 in Japan) Swivel Tilt Head . This head is light and stable. My monopod is "monostat "...
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    duovid 10-15x50

    I bought a pair of Duovid 10-15x50 two month ago. They soon developed a focusing problem less than two weeks. So Leica Japan exchanged them to a new pair in a week. Good service!! Since then there is no trouble. I love using them. There is more CA than scope. But I don't care much. FOV/AFOV...
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    Nashica

    Hi! bugatti,welcome to Bird Forum. I have seen a lot of ad of Nashica bins here in Japan. I have not tried any of them. BUT if I were you,I would not buy them. Because they make something like a pair of 20-110×27 ZOOM bins. I don't think they are good for birding, too dark. I think you should...
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    Birds of Brazil

    Hi,schaves You can find dino head from novoflex on here. http://www.bhphotovideo.com Just enter "dino" and you will find it. I think the alternative Swissboy refering to would be "Bogen / Manfrotto 700RC2 Mini Video Fluid Head" . And this one would be nice head, "Gitzo G2180 Series 1 Fluid...
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    Looking for interesting big binocular

    Hi, How about Pentax 20X60 PCF WP II? It's a Waterproof & Fogproof Porro Prism Binocular but Angle of View is just 2.2° ,Field-of-View (@ 1000 Yds) 114' (38 m at 1000 m) and Minimum Focus Distance is 26.2' (8.0 m) They cost $229 at B&H. I tried them with tripod for 5 minutes at bird...
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    Birds of Brazil

    Hi, I've just got "Birds of Brazil" by Sigrist. It's great. I love this book. Some plates like Jacanas, shorebirds and some others are not so good though. This is definitely not a Field guide. But because of its size, it's easier to study on the desk. Brazil is so far away from Japan. It's...
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