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    Nikon Monarch7 8x42 a good choice?

    Quincy88, Thanks for the info, I will definitely read your write ups.
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    Nikon Monarch7 8x42 a good choice?

    Thanks. No problem getting a Vortex Viper here. I will also check out the Bushnell Engage ED. Are they all close enough in performance that it would be safe to just pick the one that I can find the best deal on?
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    Nikon Monarch7 8x42 a good choice?

    Is there any reason not to buy this binocular for all around use? Are there better options in that price range. They seem to be easy to find here in Canada. Thanks.
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    Skua spotting scope covers??

    Thanks for the replies. The Skua cases look very well made.
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    Skua spotting scope covers??

    Has anyone here used the Skua covers on their spotting scope? I’m considering getting one for Kowa 773. I don’t like the kowa cover and it looks like the neoprene ones from Op/tech USA have been discontinued. I had a neoprene one from Op/tech on a Kowa 663 and really liked it. It was simple...
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    Looking for neoprene cover for Kowa 773

    Im looking for a slip on style neoprene cover that will fit a Kowa 773. The last one I bought for a different scope was from OptechUSA, but the site says they are now discontiued. The only thing I can find right now is SnugFit for a Leica 77mm but the shape of the scope is different so not...
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    TSN 663 (20-60x) vs TSN 773 (25-60x)

    Thanks for the reply Steve. At what sort of distance would you expect to start seeing the difference between the 66 and 77?
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    TSN 663 (20-60x) vs TSN 773 (25-60x)

    Is there a big performance difference between the two scopes that would justify the extra weight of the 773? I have been using a 663 with 20-60x zoom for a few years now, and although it’s the nicest spotting scope I’ve ever had, I’m considering switching. Most of the time I’m on foot with a...
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    Kowa 660 series housing material?

    What are the housings made of on the 660 series? It doesnt say on the web site. Thanks.
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    Nikon 50mm vs Minox 50mm??

    I will let everyone know how the Minox turns out when I get it and spend some time behind it. I've never used the NIkon 50mm so I wont be able to speak to it. From all the things I've read, here and elswhere, I'm not expecting the minox to compete with the nikon but it will probably fill my...
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    Nikon 50mm vs Minox 50mm??

    Thanks mayoayo, I was thinking the same things. The small spotter is to use when I dont feel like carrying my 663 kowa, so I couldnt justify the extra money for the nikon. Ordered the minox from Doug a few minutes ago. Thanks.
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    Nikon 50mm vs Minox 50mm??

    Has anyone had the chance to use both of these spotters? I am in the market for a 50mm and am wondering how they compare. The minox is cheaper but the product line seems to get good reviews. Thanks.
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    difference made by a tripod?

    I was just wondering what difference the quality of the tripod makes when using a spotting scope in the field. I wonder how many people have good spotting scopes but dont think so because they have it mounted on a cheap tripod. Mabye some people upgrade to more expensive scopes when they werent...
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    Pentax PF ED II 65mm?

    (now I wish I had the straight bodied scope.) Greg Greg, I have a straight bodied pf65ed that is in great condition if you are interested in a trade. Let me know. Thanks. Trever
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    swarovski 7.7-23.1mm zoom in PF 65ED???

    Thanks Henry.
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    swarovski 7.7-23.1mm zoom in PF 65ED???

    Does anyone know if this eyepiece would work in the PF 65ED? It is 1.25". Are they waterproof? Thanks.
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    • Forum: Pentax
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    Zoom eyepieces in the Pentax 65?

    I have the pf-65 with xf zoom, and after lots of research I decided to buy the WO zoom. I modified the the existing compression ring which worked fine, then I started comparing the two zooms. I dont have anything technical to say about the comparisons but IMHO, if you already own the xf zoom...
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    pf65ed question for Snyd and others

    Thanks for the reply Snyd
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    Is Pentax a contender?

    Oregon Jim- you are definately steering me away from the smc zoom and into the xw. The only problem is I cant decide if the xw14(29x?) is enough mag for what I want, and also if the xw10(39x?) would be right as an only EP. I dont want to carry 2 EP,s into the mountains.
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    If you were me.

    Rah, I have the same question as Kirklyn. You mention the pentax xw zoom, I cant find it on the pentax site but I did find an xl zoom. Is this the same one?
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    pf65ed question for Snyd and others

    I have the pf 65 ed with xf zoom. My use is mostly in the mountains(sheep,goat,caribou,and elk hunting-sorry to non-hunters). My problem is that at 35x and up I find the image not very useful for counting annuli or points at long distance. In fact I have better success keeping it turned down. My...
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    • Forum: Pentax
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