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  1. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'Regal M2 16-48x65 ED Angled Spotting Scope'

    Posted accidentally in product description by member pantanalexpeditons Celestron Regal M2 16-48x65 ED Angled Spotting Scope We purchased this scope through some clients from USA to bring to Brazil for a birdwatching trip in the Pantanal, Southwest Amazon and Cerrado Biomes with us. As our...
  2. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'BD32-8XD'

    Posted accidentally in the product description by member Andrew_ca Hello, This is my first post (Hello all!). I feel as though I would post as I have spent countless hours trying to find good binocular for the past two months. I started by looking over many reviews and my budget was low as I...
  3. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item '150-600 mm F5-6.3 Contemporary'

    Posted accidentally in the product description field by member CWObrien Used this lens for the first time yesterday on my Nikon D3200. I wanted to post this review because I know people will be interested to know how this lens works with a lower-end consumer body. (Really an entry level body in...
  4. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'Trophy 10x42'

    The following was 'accidentally' posted in the product entry by member Alexander Clarke Great binoculars at reasonable price ! Amazed by the weight and the quality of the lenses ! Not only these binoculars are easy to handle and carry but they also offer a great field of view and super bright...
  5. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item '120-400mm F4.5-5.6 APO DG OS'

    Posted on behalf of Lozninja Please! read the instructions on the main review page... upload the product, then add your review. Im' Posting This review Because There Doesn't Seem To Be Much Information On This Lens On Any Forums When I Needed Information Or Advice . I Picked Up This Lens...
  6. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'GT5541LS'

    Having been a user of the Gitzo G1548 for several years, I did wonder just what the new changes were like on the replacements that have appeared over the last couple of years. Initially the G1548 was replaced by the GT5540LS but this has now been replaced by the GT5541LS. For those unfamiliar...
  7. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item '190CXPRO4'

    This carbon fibre legset is aimed at the birder or photographer who requires something extremely lightweight to support their spotting scope or photography equipment, but with a rugged build that will endure many years of use. As for height at full leg extension but without use of the centre...
  8. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'WH-200 Wimberley MKII'

    This tripod head, designed for huge telephoto lenses needs very little introduction. The original Wimberley gimbal appeared on the market in the early 1990\'s and has dominated the bird photography market ever since. The new incarnation of the Wimberley head has shed a whole pound in weight...
  9. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'EF 600mm f4 L IS USM'

    The lens comes in one of those new style travel cases, the CS60040, made of strong polycarbonate. Gone are the \'coffins\' that big lenses used to arrive in, now we have smooth rounded edges and an altogether more modern look... even if you think that these new cases are a bit cheap in...
  10. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'EF 300mm f2.8 L I.S. USM'

    Purchased, after my switch to Canon, to act as a replacement for the Nikon 300mm f2.8 VR and to used as a walk around lens in combination with teleconverters. Not particularly heavy as 300mm f2.8 lenses go, though I would advise replacing the supplied Canon strap for a Neoprene type. All the...
  11. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'Leupold Golden Ring 15-30x50mm'

    Please use the main forums (scopes section) for equipment questions and recommendations. The review secion is not the ideal place. Thanks Admin
  12. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'Spacemaster 15-45x 50mm'

    This is not a review by Andy Bright but a member who did not fully understand the procedure Just managed to acquire one of these lightweight collapsible travel scopes from Bushnell at a ridiculous price from the States even with Carriage, VAT and Import duty, I still saved a considerable...
  13. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'EF 100-400mm L IS USM'

    Review by tjsimonsen who posted in wrong place A suberb all-round wildlife lens! While it is definitly not as sharp as a 400/5.6 prime at the long end wide open, it comes pretty close stopped down to f8. I personally do not think that the difference would be visible on even a large print - if...
  14. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'Microstage 6030 Digital Camera Adapter'

    Now this has become a very popular adapter to get a camera up to a spotting scope, and it\'s not difficult to understand why... it cost practically nothing in the world of digiscoping and photography. Yes, there\'s quite a lot of plastic involved but it can do the job of putting most cameras up...
  15. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'Yosemite 6x30mm'

    (Voluntary full disclosure: this description was written and submitted by John E. Riutta, Observation Market Development Leader for Leupold.) The Leupold Yosemite 6x30mm binocular is the first binocular designed for use by the entire family. It was created by a partner in the optics industry...
  16. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item '300mm f/2.8G AF-S VR'

    First off, the AF-S 300mm 2.8 VR is far more compact than I had imagined (I have previously owned a Nikkor 300/2.8) and this one seems far shorter in length, I think some Japanese designer has been active with a hacksaw on the hood or it is a trick of the eye with the main lens barrel being so...
  17. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'G1548'

    The Gitzo Mountaineer G1548 tripod is the definitive wildlife photography support for big lenses. With a 600mm f4 lens this is pretty much the one to use for stability and ruggedness in the field. The Mountaineer series includes many fine tripods but it is the 1548 that provided the most...
  18. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item '600mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S Nikkor'

    A big chunk of glass and metal and no mistake. Optically awesome, the f4 factor seperates subject from background (or foreground) in a masterly and convincing manner. Some may think about a Sigma 800mm f5.6 but a 600mm f4 still outguns this with a 1.4x teleconverter to achieve fast and...
  19. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR'

    Everyone seems to knock the AF speed of this lens but it is perfectly adequate for most bird photography situations and is generally faster on pro bodied Nikons such as the D2x. In truth, the lens is a little bit dated now and would not be the first choice for a fast action lens. No one can...
  20. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'TC-17E II AF-S, AF-I Teleconverter'

    A handy teleconverter that does make a considerable focal length difference on long lenses compared to the 1.4x teleconverter with just half an f stop extra. Nikon\'s TC-20E 2x teleconverter is often too much and doesn\'t have such a wonderful reputation compared to its smaller siblings. In use...
  21. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'D2X'

    Although 12.8mp sounds a guarantee to great images, that is only a part of what the camera is about. In truth, for most purposes you will never see much difference between 6mp and 12mp, though it does allow you to crop substantially and still have an image capable of a good print or publication...
  22. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'GS 665 GA ED SDL 16-48X Zoom Eyepiece'

    A review by David Pedder When I discovered the Opticron HR 66 GA ED scope, for which I had placed an order, was no longer available, my attention turned to the GS 66.5mm ED model that was launched in March of this year. On phoning Opticron to find out what the differences were, I was informed...
  23. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item 'TC-14E'

    Nikon\\\\\\\'s greatest teleconverter. Earlier version is heavier and is built to a higher standard than the newer T-14E II version although both are optically similar. Version II has a finish that matches the modern AFSII lenses. These teleconverters will not fit anyother lens than Nikon...
  24. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item '393 ( AKA Bogen 3421 )'

    This is a gimbal type head that works on the principal of balance assisted by nylon friction washers. Similar designs exist from specialised manufacturers, often with specialised price tags! However, this head is far cheaper than the ubiquitous Wimberley and, from my own initial tests as well as...
  25. Andy Bright

    Review by 'Andy Bright' on item '7x42 T* FL / 8X42 T* FL / 10X42 T* FL'

    Testing the 10x42 version. I can confirm that the FL\'s present a full image to all three spectacle wearers that have used my 10x42\'s so far.... way ahead of the 10x42EL, ahead of the 10x42 Leica Ultravid and someone said marginally better than the Nikon HG\'s. I can\'t begin to comprehend the...
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