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    Leica Service - Excellent

    Recently after 10 years use I returned my Trinovid 10X42BN binos to Leica for service after noticing what I thought might be a problem developing on the outer part of the lens. Leica mailed and informed that they were replacing some components. A week later my binos were returned by courier...
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    Ace stay on case, any good?

    Ardnasx, here goes - the four pictures says it all. If you require any more info please come back to me. Thanks Dave
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    Ace stay on case, any good?

    Ideal Quality Scope Cover for the Swaro. Sancho, I can highly recommend the scope cover marketed by Creedmoor Sports in the States for the Swaro ATS 80 I own. They post outside the States and I received my cover within a week of ordering. A great quality scope cover for a modest $35 plus...
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    SWARO DCB Camera Mounting Question

    DCB adapter Birdsnoop, posting you some pictures as they will explain better than words. You should have no problems with attaching your camera. Thanks DAS
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    Swarovski DCB advice please

    Dcb Dean, I currently use a Canon A40 but am looking at a Fuji F30 or Sony N1 or N2 to replace it. The Canon A40 is a great camera, however its only a 2mp camera and the screen is too small for my old eyes. Also 2mp limits severely the amount of enlarging that can be achieved on a shot. I also...
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    Swarovski DCB advice please

    Glen I have been using the DCB on my ATS 80 with the 20X-60X eyepiece for a couple of years now without any difficulty in focussing the lens. Can I remind you to take the cord holding the rubber lens protector from its fitment as its easy to forget. It can get trapped between the lens and the...
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    Sony DSC - N1 -Digiscoping

    I've been using my Canon A40 (2Mp) in conjunction with a Swaro 80 scope & DCB adapter for a couple of years now with good results. However, the 2Mp A40 severely restricts any "blowups" I can make on the computer before pixelisation occurs. Consequently I am now considering upgrading my camera...
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    Leica 8x32 BN - Still OK?

    I use 10X42BNs and would not change them. Clear bright picture, easy focusing and they feel just right in the hands. The only drawback is that they are quite heavy and I too have been considering the 8X32BNs as a 2nd pair. I don't think you will regret buying your BNs. Dave
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    Tilley Hats.. Comments please

    Tilleys - Prices Just returned from Victoria BC and they are selling Tilleys over there for CAD$69. I've had one for some time now and take it everywhere. CAD$80 is a lot of bucks considering that they are made in Ont. I paid £47 here in the UK.Expensive but IMO a quality product that will last...
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    Leica 10x42 trinovid are they worth £650.00

    Woody57 I have just dug out my receipt for my 10X42BNs and they were purchased from London Camera Exchange Gloucester 12, Southgate St. on 12 Feb 04 and I paid not £599 but £600 for them (memory going). My wife purchased them for me as a birthday present and she did the deal. LCE Gloucester's...
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    Leica 10x42 trinovid are they worth £650.00

    No secret Salty. I paid £599. Dave
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    Leica 10x42 trinovid are they worth £650.00

    I most strongly recommend the Leica Trinovids 10X42 slightly heavy but wonderful optics and they feel good in the hands. I purchased mine new from LCE and paid considerably less than the £650 quoted. Try LCE they did a great deal for me. Thanks Dave
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    LCD protectors

    Sorry Mike I've only just noticed your posting from the States and as far as I know Jessops do not operate over there. Dave
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    LCD protectors

    LCD Screen Protectors Mike, Jessops sell plastic screen protectors which I have used to good effect for some time now on my Canon A40 and Canon G6. Not cheap at £3.99 as far as I can remember but it does the job well. Dave
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    Canon Powershot Cameras for digiscoping

    Thanks Keith for reply. I tried both macro mode, which works fine and infinite focus. A thought has just crossed my mind. Just about all my experimentation with digiscoping has been carried out using scope/camera in the living room looking through double glazed patio doors. The camera could be...
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    Canon Powershot Cameras for digiscoping

    I have owned a Canon A40 for a couple of years now and have recently taken up digiscoping using Swaro HD80 with the Canon. I've had mixed results hand holding the camera and using the LCD screen. To get rid of vigetting I have to use the zoom option. None of my shots are crystal clear, they all...
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    Hawfinch

    My wife and I take a trip over to the Forest of Dean around once a week to watch birds. We've been doing this for over a year now in the constant hope that we will see "hawfinches". We visit all the right places but to date we have not been lucky. We envy you Sandra! Maybe tomorrow we will hit...
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    RSPB Garden Pole + Challenger feeders

    I took delivery of my RSPB Challenger Pole Niger feeder early this afternoon and installed it a few yards from my hanging feeders near to cover. Plenty of tits,greenfinches,chaffinches and five or so goldfinches using my previously installed feeders. Not one bird showed any interest in the new...
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    Good news for Leica BN & BA Owners

    Lens covers arrived today. Fit my BNs beautifully. IMO well worth the £12 posted. Dave
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    Good news for Leica BN & BA Owners

    Re objective lens covers for Leica BNs 10X42. Refer to my last post. ACE Optics in Bath has just got back to me on availability of covers. They inform that they have them in stock. I've ordered a pair and they are £12 posted. Good price I think. Thanks Dave
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    Comment by 'DAS' in media 'Snow Bunting in seaweed'

    Beautiful detail, colour and background. A near perfect shot for me.
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    Live Feeds

    This spring I purchased a couple of ounces of mealworms with the intention of breeding my own supply but without much success. After purchase I placed the worms in a large lidded plastic container with plenty of ventilation. I then put around half a bag of plain flour and a good helping of bran...
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    Good news for Leica BN & BA Owners

    TrackersNZ many thanks for the info and reply. I have emailed ACE Optics here in Bath with the part no. awaiting for a price. If reasonable, over here I will go ahead and order. Just the job as I always live in fear of scratching the objectives lenses. At the price Leica charge for the BNs I am...
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    Good news for Leica BN & BA Owners

    TrackerNZ I have a pair of BNs10X42s and I've been looking for a pair of objective lens covers but have had no luck over here. Would be most grateful if you would mail me the e-mail address of your supplier. Thanks Dave
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    Birding in Sri Lanka

    Thanks Tim and Jules for the information. Can you recommend a Field Guide of Birds covering that area thats not too expensive ? Thanks Dave
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