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    First impressions Canon 10x32 IS

    My10x32 IS weighs 883 gram including batteries, neck strap, bino bandit and 2 pieces of inner tube. That is just a little more than the 12x36 that weigh 764 grams including strap, batteries, eye cup cover and additional duct tape ;). To me there is not much difference between the 2 as far...
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    First impressions Canon 10x32 IS

    Yes Sancho it’s realy been 12 years ago that I bought the Canon 12x36 II. When I told the wife it was about 12 years ago I decided to look it up and then I found this post. https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=1023763#post1023763 After that the canons were my main pair. I’ve bought...
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    First impressions Canon 10x32 IS

    The tie wraps don't work so well. Or maybe I just did not tighten enough. I've come up with a new modification. This time I use bicycle inner tube to hold the eye cups in a folded position. If you cut the inner tube wide enough it will also prevent the diopter from moving. So far so good.
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    First impressions Canon 10x32 IS

    I’ve been away from this forum for many years. Main reason was that I got the binoculars I wanted and had not much to desire. My main bins for the last 12 years were the canon 12x36 II (good advice Sancho). I’ve also got a pair of Hawke 8x43 frontier ED for rainy days. Also a Nikon 8x32 SE...
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    what 7 to 8x binoculars

    A friend of mine is looking for a pair of binoculars. Which pair would best fit his specs? Specs: (7 – 8) x (32-36) Waterproof Roof Close focus (2 meter min) Available in the EU (preferably the Netherlands) Wide FOW Max 300 euro Edge sharpness is not a mayor thing (if FOW is wide enough) What...
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    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern birdwatching spots wanted

    Thanks a lot. Up untill now we are enjoying the area very much. OK. the wheather is just great but the area is great too. We have already seen: Black and red kites, storks, larks, yellow hammers, yellow wagtails, black terns, shrikes, buzzards and a lot more bird of which I do not know the...
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    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern birdwatching spots wanted

    We've finaly made a decision. Were going to Genthin tomorrow. Rathenow seems only 30 KM so well within a 1 day trip. Unfortunatelly I can't seem to find Haveland en Elbtalauen. Is this in het Gentin area? Cheers PeeWee
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    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern birdwatching spots wanted

    Thanks again Dieter The bad news is that I will not be going there this week. The good news is that I have planned this for may so I will have to be patient ;) Our main goal is cycling but we have not decided on the routes yet. If we can pick some good birding spots on the way it would really...
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    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern birdwatching spots wanted

    Thanks a lot Dieter I found all locations you mentioned. We have not yet booked a hotel/B&B so we are still sure from where we will be making our daydrips. If it's going to be Neustrelitz then I am afraid the Eble tour will be a bit to far for a one day bicycle trip. Heiligen Hallen on the...
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    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern birdwatching spots wanted

    Next week I will be going to this area. We will probably stay in Neustrelitz and have daytrips by bicycle of around 150 KM (from Neustrelitz and back) Anyone have any recomandations for good spots? We will be using satnav equipment so exact coordinates will be much appreciated. (e.g. using...
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    looking or replacement for Canon A95

    Thanks Gene for the very detailed description. I was hoping that just the tubeadaper and maybe 1 step-up ring would do the trick but it seems a bit more complicated then that. I think that the safest way for me to go is to buy a second hand A95. That way I know what I get and do not have to...
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    looking or replacement for Canon A95

    Thanks Gene This may be my next camera. I have a few questions. The adapter I need must be able to hold a 52mm filter (so that the outer diameter is about 55mm and fits my setup. As I understand I may need a stepup ring to attach the adapter tot the camera.. What step up ring do I need? What...
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    looking or replacement for Canon A95

    My Canon A95 digiscoping camera is broken. I am now looking for a new camera. I was very happy with the A95 because it can be fitted with a filter adapter. This filter adapter is important for my digiscoping setup. Please see this thread to see how my setup works...
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    New Twentse test of Leica Apo-Televid 82

    In the Swarovski section mqvist was so kind to give a google-translation dutch to English. Here it is.
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    Binos on Bikes

    I agree with Kevin. I wouldn't worry much about this either as long if the bins are padded or wrapped in a sweater or towel. My bins and scope have taken quite a few bumpy roads but no problem so far. There is an interesting thread about carrying gear on a bike on this forum...
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    how do you carry your gear on a bike?

    I am a bit late with a response but in fact this velomobile , called Alleweder, (old Dutch for "All Wheather" ) did win the " 365-day bike" prize back in 1993. I've done about 1300KM with it and it still is great fun. This model is not made anymore. Its succesor is the "Quest" for which there...
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    Bought the Canon 10x30 IS today - new world opening up

    Hi Ronald The rechargeble batteries I use (2600mAh) usualy last some weeks but hat does not mean much because it does not say how extensive I use them. I find it hard to say how long I have pressed the botton before changing batteries. I always take some spare batteries with me. If you are...
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    Bought the Canon 10x30 IS today - new world opening up

    Hi Ronald Congrats on your new bin and welcome to the club. I have not been on Birdforum much lately so I only just noticed this thread. I am happy for you. I am glad I could help you out on trying my Canon 12x36. You sure took your time making your mind up which IS to buy but I am sure you...
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    how do you carry your gear on a bike?

    For those who have had physical problems with a bike (or want to stay away from that) I have been recommended a site that explains how a bike should be adjusted. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm If this is to technical don't worry. Any local bike shop should be able to tell you...
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    how do you carry your gear on a bike?

    I am as much a biker as a birder and I must admit that I have more bikes then I need. My girlfriend thinks that I have too many but as you know you can’t have too many bins so you can’t have too many bikes either. I do most of my birding on/in a bike. The question is how do you carry the gear...
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    Nikon 8x32 SE vs 8x42 HG L - image stability?

    I was thinking the same. Thats why I have a Canon 12x36IS and also have tripod adapters for my non-IS bins. If I use the bins with adapters I use it with a monopod and a ball-head http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/bypass/pid/2304?livid=80&lsf=80&child=2 . Kingfisher, if you...
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    Focus rotation for 3m to infinity for a range of binoculars

    Great idea Kevin. One thing I would like to see added is the direction of the turn from close to infinity. Clockwise (CW) or CounterClockwise (CCW) My contribution: Canon 12x36 IS II (from minimum 6 meters) to infinity 0.9 turn CW Nikon 8x32 SE 1.0 turn CW Cheers Peter
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    What tripod adapter for Nikon 8x32 SE?

    I finally got an adapter that works for me. The Nikon adapter may also work but this little piece would cost me 47 Euros. I can buy 2 Lidl 10x50 Bresser bins for that. Too expensive for me. I got a PM from Ronald about a possible universal adapter he saw in his local Photoshop (thanks for...
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    Changes made to open bridge Chinese ED Bin

    After reading many threads about Hawke 8x43ED I decided to buy a pair by mail order from the UK. A few weeks ago I received them. A nice bin. A lot has been said about the optical quality of the bin by people far more knowledgeable then me so I will not say too much about that. As I understand...
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    What do we want? (Zen)

    If I could only have one pair I would like it to have the next features: 8x36 (maybe 8x40 if not to heavy) Roof/ waterproof Focus from near (1,5 meters) to infinity : 1,5 turn clockwise Max 850 grams (including batteries) Min 130m/1000m FOV Decent optics (ED , sharp to the edges etc.)...
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