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    Comparing two 8x32's under £90

    When weight is every bit as important to me as quality, how do I choose between the Barr and Stroud Sierra http://www.microglobe.co.uk/barr-stroud-sierra-roof-prism-8x32-binocular-p-7052.html or Opticron Oregon LE WP ...
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    New Beginner Question - Roof or Porro ?

    For Compacts (probably 8x25) under £100 there seems a preference for Porros rather than Roofs - is this for brightness and sharpness ? But weight and size can't be ignored, if I'm actually going to carry them. And maybe I should I give more importance to FULLY multi-coated and waterproof ...
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    Beginner's questions - Which sizes ?

    Birding comes third to hiking and photography for me, and I find my old 8x30 Bins are too heavy and fiddly to use (especially with specs). I want some new general-purpose ones I will actually carry (and with better Eye Relief). My first question (having checked the effects, but before...
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    Detering Magpies ?

    Thanks Two good points. To Kit - I bought a Squirrel-proof Feeder after my first was torn apart by them .... and squirrels have never been seen once near my (expensive) replacement Feeder - they must see just what they are up against from afar ! Maybe magpies have equally good reasoning at the...
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    Detering Magpies ?

    Any suggestions for stopping Magpies dive-bombing my Feeders and emptying them in a couple of days ? Ramblesider
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