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    Broken Zeiss 8x20 BT* :-(

    I have owned and daily-carried a Zeiss 8x20 BT* for close to 20 years. It has always been a favorite because of its size and convenience. I have seen a great many things in this optic that I would have otherwise missed. Recently, however, the edge of the left optical barrel broke off. I...
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    Bausch & Lomb Premier HDR

    Does anyone have any first-hand experience with the Bausch & Lomb Premier HDR (15-45x65) spotting scope? I know it’s a bit old, but how it compare with some of the other budget (sub $500) spotting scopes on the current market? I’ve owned both B&L and Bushnell Elite 15-45x60 scopes in the past...
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    Why not FLP scopes?

    It’s been awhile since I’ve been on so; I apologize if this has been addressed but: Why don’t more birdwatchers use Folded Light Path (FLP) spotting scopes such as the Leupold Golden Rings, The Minox MD60 (or 80) Z, or perhaps the more budget friendly Bushnell Excursion or Legend T, or the...
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    Leupold Switch Power review (10/17x42)

    I thought I would post some info about a new binocular my wife got for me for a combo birthday/Christmas present. It is the 10/17x42 Leupold Golden Ring (GR) Switch Power (SP) binocular. I think I will start out by giving some basic specs. I am also including the same specs for the Leica...
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    ? re: ED glass

    I'm sure this is going to prove a monumentally stupid question, but I still just have to ask it. As I understand it, when light hits the objective lens of an optic it has not yet been "split," nor will it be until it reaches the prisms inside the optical barrel. So, assuming that's true and...
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    Stupid question about batteries

    I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel 300D, the original 6.3 MP version. Although I would like to upgrade, I don't have the funds for that right now. This camera has taken many tens of thousands of shots and the battery is starting to not hold a charge very well. The camera takes a Canon BP-511...
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    Promaster Infinity Elite EX 15-45x60 Spotting Scope

    So, thanks to the generosity of Doug at www.CameraLandNY.com, I was again able to spend a few days testing an optic – without paying for it. This time I had the Promaster Infinity Elite EX 15-45x65 Spotting Scope. Let’s dispense with some of the particulars first: • Objective Lens – 65mm, ED...
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    Killer Deal on 7x42 Discoverer

    I just saw that right now at www.sportsmansguide.com they have a clearance sale on the last of their 7x42 Bushnell Discoverer binoculars. They are selling them for $160! That is an absolute killer deal! These are new, unopened product. They are not demo, refurb, used, etc. models. The...
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    Minox 50mm?

    Anyone tried out the new Minox 50mm spotting scope yet? What did you think?
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    Living Bird 2008 Scope Review

    FrankD posted this on another site. I thought it would be of interest here to. Of interest to me was the inclusion of the Bushnell Elite in the "mid-priced ($1000-1500)" category when I've never seen it sell for anything more than $700. I suppose that's Bushnell's fault for listing MSRPs that...
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    *NEW* Compact Bushnell Elite

    It would seem that Bushnell has decided to upgrade their Custom Compact binocular to a new, waterproof/fogproof model and are renaming it under their Elite line. They are still keeping the 7x26 configuration. In fact, pretty much all the other specs seem to have remained basically the same...
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    *NEW* Bushnell Excursion Spotting Scope

    It's always interesting to see what the different optics manufacturers do for their "next tricks." Rather than upgrade their 60mm Elite spotting scope to include ED glass, it seems Bushnell has decided to go up against Leupold with the introduction of this new Excursion Spotting Scope. It...
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    A (possibly) dumb question about DSLR mounts

    I have been very interested in the idea of attaching a DSLR to a spotting scope and have been reading everything I can about it. However, I'm not sure I totally understand something I read and I'm hoping someone can help me out... When you attach a DSLR directly to a spotting scope by means of...
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    PF 65 with XF zoom

    Looking for someone who has direct experience with the Pentax PF-65 ED and 20-60x XF zoom. My basic question revolves around the eye relief. The published specs indicate a 15mm-11mm eye relief spread - which seems a bit short. Exacerbating my hesitation my experience with the Pentax PF-63...
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    Opticron ES80ED and Bushnell Elite?

    I was in the equipment review section reading up on peoples' experiences with large spotting scopes and I noticed that the Opticron ES80ED looks like almost EXACTLY the same scope as the 80mm Bushnell Elite. The only differences I can see are the brand badges and the Opticron does seem to be...
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    Alternative 50mm spotting scope?

    At OpticsPlanet.com they are selling the Brunton Eterna 50mm Spotting Scope for $500 as opposed to the $700 for the Nikon ED50. (Actually, I have seen it at other retailers for $450) On paper the differences look like this: -Both scopes are listed as utilizing ED glass and as being waterproof...
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    Vixen Geoma 67ED?

    Anyone have any experience with the Vixen Geoma 67ED spotting scope? They are available right now for about $520 and I was wondering if they are a worthy optic.
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    Fieldscope, Fieldscope II, and Fieldscope III

    I'm trying to find some "historical" information as to the nature of the upgrades that Nikon applied to the Fieldscope line throughout the years. Does anyone know what the real differences are between a Fieldscope, a Fieldscope II, and a Fieldscope III?
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    To ED or not to ED?

    How important/necessary is ED glass? I want to get a good, useable image and I do want to do (some) digiscoping but, I can get a non-ED scope for about 1/3 the cost of the ED version. How critical is it to have this special glass?
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    Digiscoping w/ Canon DSLR - need scope

    I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel and would like to use it for digiscoping. I tried it with a Bushnell Discoverer a couple of times but, I was very dissatisfied with the results. I believe that this is a function of the quality of the Bushnell's optics more than anything else. (The Bushnell is...
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    Elite " quick-connect secure neck strap"

    Elite "quick-connect secure neck strap?" Does anyone know anything about this feature of the new Elite binocular? Does it force you to use some special/proprietary strap for carrying the binocular?
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    8X Discoverer

    I was looking at Bushnell's website today and I noticed that in the Discoverer line, the 7x model has been discontinued and has been replaced by an 8x model. (I guess the 7x models just didn't sell well enough... :king: ) I have said numerous times that I think the Discoverer line is one of...
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    Why the increase in noticeable abberations?

    I have been using a Bausch and Lomb Discoverer as my primary spotting scope for quite a few years and my Dad has been using one for much, much longer. I have always been very happy with this scope and have often suggested it as one of the better values in spotting scopes when budgets are slim...
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    **NEW** Pentax DCF WP II

    I just saw on Eagle Optics (and then confirmed it on the Pentax website) that Pentax has decided to re-introduce the DCF WP line, though they have renamed it "DCF WP II." The basic specs for this "new" model appear to be virtually identical to the old model, though the website does claim that...
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    Need a tripod

    I need a good, rock solid tripod for use with a large, heavy spotting scope and camera. That seems an easy enough challenge, in fact my little brother owns a Manfrotto tripod (for his budding wedding videography business) that is an absolute beauty. The only problem is that it is HUGE! It...
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