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  1. james holdsworth

    SWAROVSKI AX VISIO: MY LEARNINGS IN A NUTSHELL

    Just remember, inat isn’t infallible either. It’s pretty good but has a tough time with tricky IDs, even if the photo quality is OK.
  2. james holdsworth

    Einblickverhalten/ease of view FL 7x42 vs FL 8x32

    lol, back in its day people complained about the FL looking and feeling cheap and flimsy. I loved mine, but the polycarbonate body was offputting to many others.
  3. james holdsworth

    Swarovski CL Habicht limited edition.

    Looks like you have a wonderful shop there Jan, beautiful presentation.
  4. james holdsworth

    SWAROVSKI AX VISIO: MY LEARNINGS IN A NUTSHELL

    I dunno, something like a Canon 18 x 50 with a camera, would be pretty doable.
  5. james holdsworth

    SWAROVSKI AX VISIO: MY LEARNINGS IN A NUTSHELL

    To me, your point number 10 is why this concept interests me. That said, the idea of a binocular camera has been around for ages and I’m sure there’s going to be better versions in the future… Variable magnification, stabilization, etc. When somebody finally comes out with that version of a...
  6. james holdsworth

    Baby S

    Is it made in Absam?
  7. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    Don’t take my comments as a criticism of AX adopters, I said several times I think it’s innovative but with options I’d be unlikely to use. I am reading every comment, and your user based experience is valued and appreciated.
  8. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    There’s a big difference in using information sources (and your own skills) as an aid in identification, both by sight and sound, than a machine telling you what it thinks it is. Sorry, but that kinda spoils the whole point of birding for me. The premise is a great learning opportunity, as long...
  9. james holdsworth

    Two people break 10,000 species, and on the same day? Can it be?

    Yeah, we (some of us anyway) were talking about patch birders….you were the one that felt I excluded world birders even though everything I said applies equally, even if I didn’t feel the need to spell that out. What are you really on about here? This conversation is beyond pointless.
  10. james holdsworth

    Two people break 10,000 species, and on the same day? Can it be?

    There is complete realization on that point…I was only talking about what makes a birder apt to find good birds, locally or otherwise. Not sure why you’re trying to draw a distinction as I certainly wasn’t. Good birders are good birders, on their home patches or a thousand miles away.
  11. james holdsworth

    Two people break 10,000 species, and on the same day? Can it be?

    “Best” patch birders are going to understand weather, migrant traps, breeding habitats etc. So, they will be out at the right location, right weather and time of year and find higher numbers, early / late records and rarer stuff. Also, they will know what to look for, based on timing, weather...
  12. james holdsworth

    Two people break 10,000 species, and on the same day? Can it be?

    To get something accepted on ebird, in my county - maybe early / late, high number etc (not even genuinely rare) - we require at least some level of documentation…photo, field notes etc. So, to have a list chock full of globally rare, near extinct species without at least the same level of...
  13. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    Certainly not the majority, but I know some birders that turn Merlin on at the start of their walk and, when finished, that’s their list. Harder still, for reviewers, is that too often the observer doesn’t indicate that they were relying on Merlin for most everything.
  14. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    I review ebird records for my county and find Merlin mostly a curse. Many observers rely too heavily on it, disregarding my caveats, and continue to submit obvious errors, just because Merlin said so. Any decision that doesn’t jive with Merlin is met with scorn and disbelief. Merlin is a great...
  15. james holdsworth

    Poll: will you buy Swarovski AX Visio?

    Same here…I love the idea of being able to snap a pic or video as I watch something, but this device is overdone with tech I don’t want or need and the photo aspect is the starter version of what I’m willing to wait for. Ditch Merlin and the electronic exotica, add IS and more magnification and...
  16. james holdsworth

    Looking for a good super zoom compact camera

    I guess that’s the crunch here….doesnt anyone make a compact super zoom with a larger sensor? Any thoughts on the Sony vs the Canon Powershot SX740 HS?
  17. james holdsworth

    Looking for a good super zoom compact camera

    Ok, so the Sony DCS-HX99 looks to fit my needs. Can I expect at least somewhat superior image quality over my old Lumix? I don’t need brilliant but often have to photograph birds at the zoom limit for documentation, and the results with my Lumix were invariably dissapointing.
  18. james holdsworth

    Looking for a good super zoom compact camera

    My Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 bite the dust after only three years of use so I’m in the market for a new, compact super zoom. I’m not a photographer per se but carry a camera for doc shots as well as macro use for bugs, herps and plants. I have a small case that clips to my belt, so it doesn’t...
  19. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    it’s all very personal. When I travel for birding, I do not use guides because I like the challenge of finding and identifying my own birds. As a result, I probably see a lot less than fully guided tours would, but that’s a choice. same with using aids, such as this binocular and Merlin in the...
  20. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    Yes. As I said earlier, kudos for Swarovski for starting the revolution but, like all things electronic and digital, improvements will be swift and steady so no need to jump in yet.
  21. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    I’ve never thought of weight on my neck as a physical strain, just a major annoyance. So, of course, less is better. I think Swarovski should be congratulated on taking this step, but I’ll be waiting for more advanced iterations that get closer to what I’m after.
  22. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    It’s edging towards what I’ve been pining for - a legitimate scope, camera replacement but needs variable zoom, full IS and instant-on camera function. Basically, something like a Nikon P900 in binocular form. I’m thinking I’ll need to wait for the full digital version, which I’m sure will be...
  23. james holdsworth

    New AX Visio 10x32 binocular

    Those photos seem reasonably sharp for a 10x without IS. Does the camera automatically adjust shutter / exposure?
  24. james holdsworth

    What AI binoculars are these?

    AI always gets simple things, like number of fingers, wrong for some reason.
  25. james holdsworth

    Checking Collimation

    Post 7 Thats really what I’m getting at here..is there any reason to think this method is unreliable, given that I see an obvious offset, but star test looks OK, and manufacturer indicated binocular was in spec? Are there any other reasons I’d see this offset between barrels BESIDES...
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