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    Kowa Connection

    Attached are some photos from a recent road-trip using a Nikon 80, TSN-PZ, Kowa 883, Manfrotto 501 and Swarovski CT101. Greg
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    Has anyone used Manfrotto 190CX3 or Manfrotto 804RC2?

    Has anyone used the Manfrotto 190CX3 Tripod or 804RC2 Head?
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    Nikon D80 - Kowas TSN-PZ - 883 - Problems

    Well I tried Digiscoping for the first time this weekend without much success, there were a couple of problems that I do not know how to try and correct. First a Nikon D80 with a 50mm lens, the light meter works when looking thru the camera lens as one unit but when the camera/lens is attached...
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    Nikon ED50 Three Questions

    I am considering purchasing the 50mm as a walk-around "pocket scope" My three (3) questions are: 1. Carry a small/light monopod or a tripod? 2. Straight or Angled? 3. Fixed 30mm or Zoom eyepiece? I have a large angled scope with a tripod and both fixed and zoom at this time that is terrific but...
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    Kowa 883 Photo Attachment TSN-PZ, PA2D, PA6

    Hello, I have a Kowa 883 and want to get a photo attachment and I have been looking at the Kowa web site where there are three models available; 1)TSN-PZ is a zoom that offers a 680-1,000 focal length. 2)TSN-PA2D is a fixed attachment for 950mm focal length. 3)TSN-PA6 is a fixed attachment for...
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    Tripod and Head for Scope and Camera

    I have been reading the different posts on tripods and heads. I'm looking for a tripod and head that would work well with a large scope (80-100) and can also be used separately with a camera and a large lens (300-500). I've attached a list of the following; The different Tripods options could...
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    20x eyepiece on a 883 scope?

    Has any one used the eyepieces TE-21WD 20x WA or a TSE-21WE 20x WA with an adapter on a 883 scope ? If so what have the results been for a wide FOV and close focus? Has the setup been user friendly? Thanks, Greg
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    eyepiece combo

    I had received some advice on what eyepiece to use with my 80mm scope and have found it worth while. The advice was to have three eyepieces; wide, medium and strong. I use the 20x, 20-60 zoom and 5mm. The wide is the 20xSW which has a field of approximately 180'/1000' and is waterproof. I find...
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    Tamrac Expedition backpack

    I have been looking for a backpack to carry my scope and gear in. Has anyone tried the Tamrac Expedition 5, 7 or 8 series? I see that the inside dimension of each is 13.5", 16" or 20.5". Most spotting scopes are 13" to 20" long. What do you use to carry your scope, eyepieces, camera and...
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    Eyepiece Road-trip

    I went on an eyepiece road-trip yesterday. The goal was to find an eyepiece in the 4mm to 6mm size to use with an 80HD, I was hoping to try as many different brands and types as I could. I left early in the morning for the first eyepiece shop where they had a selection of Orion Stratus 5mm and...
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    Locations with Good optics, Fluid Heads and sturdy Tripods

    1) Anacortes Telescopes and Wild Bird @ Anacortes: Swarovski 80HD, Leica 77APO, Zeiss 85FL, Nikon 82ED and Kowa TSN 824. They say they will get in a Pentax 80. A) Excellen selection of Telescipes, eyepieces, tripods. Speak to Brian on digiscoping. 2) Captains Nautical @ Seattle: Swarovski...
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    2" adapter for the Swaro eyepieces

    I have seen mention of a 2" adapter for astronomical scopes that allow a swaro eyepiece to be used. I have roamed the web and asked around and it appears I'm striking out. I looked for an APM without success and also see mention of a Zeiss 2". Would any one know of a 2" adapter that would be...
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    Star Test Results and Questions

    I used the adivice given on the forum and used the Star Test on a new scope. I hung a Christmas ornament 100' from the scope.(It was 100' because I set the scope up at 2nd base and hung the ornament up 10' beyond 3rd base). The ornament was set at scope height. I put the Swarovski ATS 80HD with...
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    Star Test results

    I used the adivice given on the forum and used the Star Test on a new scope. I hung a Christmas ornament 100' from the scope.(It was 100' because I set the scope up at 2nd base and hung the ornament up 10' beyond 3rd base). The ornament was set at scope height. I put the Swarovski ATS 80HD with...
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    410 geared head and 501 fluid head

    I had a chance yesterday to use a Manfrotto 410 geared head with a quick release. It has geared control knobs that you rotate to pan and tilt. When you needed to move to a new area to look at it allowed you to disengage the geared portion of the knob and quickly rotate the head. It would rengage...
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    Optics - Light Transmission and Contrast

    Is there any cut and dried fact that a straight scope is any different than an angled scope made by the same manufacturer when comparing light transmission and contrast? I look at Questar, Celestron, Tele Vue, Swarovksi, Leica, Kowa, Zeiss, Nikon..... and logic would seem to say that a straight...
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    Manfrotto 3021BPro and Brunton TH-Micro Head

    I'm working with a shop dealer near by that has offered the Manfrotto 3021BPro and Brunton TH-Micro Head in a "deal" with a scope. Has anyone had experinece with these legs and Fluid head? I had been looking at a Manfrotto 3221 w/ 701RC2 but this was a special order and no "deal".
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    Manfrotto 3021 B Pro w/ Brunton TH-Micro Head

    I'm working with a shop dealer near by that has offered the Manfrotto 3021BPro and Brunton TH-Micro Head in a "deal" with a scope. Has anyone had experinece with these legs and Fluid head? I had been looking at a Manfrotto 3221 w/ 701RC2 but this was a special order and no "deal".
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    Universal Bracket and DSLR camera

    On the Universal Bracket, such as a Nikon universal mounting bracket #6926. 1) After universal bracket setup can you switch from DSLR camera use to spotting scope use easily? 2) After setup can you switch from a FSA-L1 camera attachment #8322 use to spotting scope use easily? 3) The great...
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    What Eyepieces are MCII, MC, DS

    Nikon eyepieces does any one know of a web site that shows which of these eleven (11) eyepieces are MCII, or are all of them? If this was posted previously I apologize. I've looked and not had any success in finding the type of coating for each of these lenses. 1) 24/30 wide DS 2) 40/50 wide DS...
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    Window Glass Clarity for viewing

    For a window that you may use for viewing thru with your scope or camera it is helpful to have the following glass installed in this particular window. This glass is known for clarity and allowing true color representation. Less of a "green" look. Different glass manufacturers call this glass by...
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    Zeiss camera-eyepiece DC4

    Has anyone been able to have the opportunity to see one of these Zeiss camera-eyepieces or read an unbiased review?
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    Nikon D80 camera, scope and accessories?

    I have a Nikon D80 camera. I need a scope, adapter and tirpod. 1. Choice of two scopes(Budget), which one of these scopes works with the D80 the easiest and which one gives the best results? 2. Nikon Fieldscope 111 60 ED straight or angled with two eyepieces, the 20x60 zoom eyepiece and a 30x...
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    Nikon D80, proper scope, adapter, tripod

    I have a Nikon D80 camera. I need a scope, adapter and tirpod. 1. Choice of two scopes, which one of these scopes works the D80 the easiest and which one gives the best results? 2. Nikon Fieldscope 111 60 ED straight or angled with two eyepieces, the 20x60 zoom eyepiece and a 30x or 40x wide...
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    Scope decision Nikon/Kowa

    1. I have been looking at two spotting scopes that are approx. the same money. 2. Nikon Fieldscope 111 60 ED straight w/ 20x60 eyepiece and 40x wide. 3. Kowa TSN 663 ED angled w/ 20x60 eyepiece and 40x wide. 4. The scope will mainly be used for birding/wildlife and some digiphoto. 5. I've been...
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