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    Suggestions for wide-angle light midrange eyepieces for Celestron Regal 65

    Hi pedro, the Baaders weigh about 370 grams. See below. https://www.firstlightoptics.com/baader-planetarium/baader-morpheus-76-degree-wide-field-eyepieces.html
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    Suggestions for wide-angle light midrange eyepieces for Celestron Regal 65

    Pedro, I had a Regal 65ED and 80Ed and Baader Hyperion eyepieces, all 68 degree, and a Baader Morpheus 76 degree eyepieces in both scopes. Great views and great value for money. Allbeit they are a little heavy. Baader 13mm would be £114 from First Light Optics, where I bought mne. Les
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    Looking for new binos 300-500£: help me to reduce my list of options plz

    Good choice, I have the Opticron 8x32 Verano HD and Imagic BGA VHD 10x42, both very good products and not much difference to my Swaro 8x42 SLC, excepy FOV. I notice the Birders Store has a good offer on the 8x42 Imagic VHD, saving of £100. Might be worth comparing specs. LesR
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    Head for Velbon Sherpa 200

    A couple of yearsago I dropped my Velbon tripod and broke the spring release on the Velbon PQ 157 head. I contacted Velbon and sent me a new black spring clip free of charge. Excellent customer service. Les.
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    PF 65 ED eyepieces?

    Eye relief is an issue with me, as a glasses wearer, as I need at least 18mm for binoculars and scopes. My first scope was a Celestron Regal 65, after reading many favourable value for money comments on here, with the bundled zoom which had 18-20mm eye relief. Great scope for the price but...
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Broad-billed Sandpiper'

    Great shot Cristian, tfs.
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Great White Egret'

    Nice shot Donald, tfs
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    very small format bins

    When I'm going out, and not specifically birding, I usually slip a pair of Pentax AD 8x25 WP binoculars in my jacket pocket, as opposed to my expensive 8x42 and 8x32 bins. When closed they are only 4.25 inches (107mm) x 2.5 inches ( 635mm). They have fully multicoated lenses, phase correction...
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    Your Most Used Binoculars?

    My Opticron Verano BGA HD 8x32 Binoculars are always in the car and get used daily between work appointments. My 8x42 SLC get taken out when I am going birding and are not likely to get stolen by a car break in.
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    Binoculars!!!

    I agree Sandra, I wouldn't swap My Swaro SLC's but the next favourite I own is a £89 Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6X30, it gives me a nice 3 dimensional bright view, very easy on eye placement with my glasses and is nice and steady on my frequent trips on the ferry from Dover to France.
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    Binocular Upgrade help please Kowa/Zeiss or Vortex around £1000

    Hi Pete, about 3 years ago I was faced with the same dilemma as I wanted to upgrade from my Vanguard Endeavor, original, 8x42ED. I tried a friends Swarovski EL 8.5x42 and, while the view was magnificent I didn't feel I could justify the price tag of nearly £1700.00. After reading lots of...
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Fish Pass.'

    Great shot Don
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  13. Long Tailed Tit

    Long Tailed Tit

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  14. Nuthatch

    Nuthatch

    Feeding time
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    • Category: Britain & Europe
  15. Robin

    Robin

    Robin among the ivy shadows.
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