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  1. birdazzLED

    Hawk trying to ring my bell?

    hawk
  2. birdazzLED

    binocular ad/review mistake

    At 1:20 this guy does not know how to use the diopter adjuster. Just sayin' -
  3. birdazzLED

    I want to sell my Zeiss

    Hello, I want to sell my Carl Zeiss 8x30. What would be a good asking price or what would be a good price range to go by?
  4. birdazzLED

    help IDing this

    Does anyone know what this is? I know it's a scope of some sort but there are no markings on it and no adjustments. The cap is spring-loaded.
  5. birdazzLED

    Bushnell 7 x 26 CC or Leopold Yosemite

    oops I mean Leupold. I'm looking for a new compact or somewhat compact bins because i've taken up mountain biking and don't want to carry full size bins around my neck while riding. Which of the two would give me a better view? Thanks in advance.
  6. birdazzLED

    Vanguard Endeavor 65A 16-48x65 $229.99

    Is this a good price for the scope? It it a worthy buy? It's on sale at http://sport.woot.com/
  7. birdazzLED

    My first scope: etx70

    I've been wanting to look through something with more power. I couldn't really afford a real spotting scope without making some sacrifices. I came across a Meade ETX70 at a thrift store for $29 and it seemed reasonable. It only came with a 9mm eyepiece but I am surprised at the wide angle it...
  8. birdazzLED

    8x30 CZ west general service, cleaning, inspection, etc.

    Hello, I sent an inquiry off to [email protected] in Chester, VA on 7-27-2011 but they have not responded. I did receive a copy of my inquiry only. Is it typical to wait this long for support information? Is there a better place to send my bins in for service?
  9. birdazzLED

    Vortex Viper 8.5x50

    I can't seem to find much in the way of reviews. Does anyone here have any experience with them? Are they made in Japan? $299 seems like a very good price - though they are being discontinued.
  10. birdazzLED

    3D view porro

    I have a few pairs of porro bins including the Zeiss Oberkochen but I really never noticed much of a 3D effect until the other day when I was looking through my M3 6x30 Nash-Kelvinator. The 3D effect is so pronounced it made my eyes feel funny - not in the way of being uncollimated though. The...
  11. birdazzLED

    fujinon 8x24

    I wonder how these Fujinon binoculars perform. I wonder if they ship to usa. http://www.amazon.co.jp/FUJINON-%E5%AE%8C%E5%85%A8%E9%98%B2%E6%B0%B4-KF%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA-8X24-BP324A-1-501/dp/B00322P5PS/ref=tag_tdp_sa_edpp_t The price is 86.0634 U.S. dollars There's some...
  12. birdazzLED

    Optex de luxe 7x35 11° (Japan)

    I bought this pair for $10 today but I can't find any information about them searching or at CN. There is a listing for the brand but not for this extra wide field (578ft @ 1000) The eyepieces are huge! and I think the prisms are as well. Does anyone know more about them? I will try stargazing...
  13. birdazzLED

    strange Amazon behavior

    Amazon's price is much lower for this unusual monocular. I purchase it for around $15 then I click on the link and it says the price is $54.95 - and everywhere else it's around 50-60 dollars. This is the second time this sort of thing has happened. Anyway, I'm not complaining at $15 plus...
  14. birdazzLED

    mosquito repellant (deet)

    The only repellent that works on me, somewhat, is Deet. I just found out that it's bad for rubber. My Zen Ray bins are all sticky now. One must put up with mosquitoes and risk West Nile Virus while glassing, I guess. Does anyone have a solution? I have tried all the sprays and lotions and...
  15. birdazzLED

    Whatever happened to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute AR coating?

    I was thinking maybe we would see this kind of AR material in optical instruments by now. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070302082821.htm or http://www.physorg.com/news91978273.html
  16. birdazzLED

    Preventing chance of dirt entering focus mechanism

    I noticed grit getting into the focus mechanism in my Zen ED2 8x43. There is an access hole in the back side of the focus wheel area that can be blocked with a piece of foam (closed cell or any) pressed into the area gap but not in the hole itself. I suppose one can glue it in on one side so...
  17. birdazzLED

    I feel cheated by Adorama

    I bought the Pro-optic 8x42 and had to send it back because it was out of collimation and had a broken eye cup. My first impression was negative because of that - and it made me suspicious when it turned out that the serial number was number 1. Not only did I have to pay for shipping to me...
  18. birdazzLED

    Aftermarket objective lens covers

    I read Steve C's post so I understand there are two main aftermarket options. I'm down to just one original objective cover so i'm considering Bushwacker or Butler Creek. What are some opinions of them and also should the clear covers be considered as well? I have a dremel so trimming for...
  19. birdazzLED

    A matter of focus

    Sometimes I like to hold my bins upside down and use my thumb(s) to focus. This does not seem to impede on my maximum viewing enjoyment so it should be ok? I can then mount my bins on a tripod upside down and not concern myself over the clearance between the barrels and the width of a tripod...
  20. birdazzLED

    Vixen 14598 Atrek 8x42 DCF

    I'm still confused, or rather, curious over this purchase. Amazon has them for $199 but sold them to me for $97.95. I am unable to find a comparable price and don't understand how or why the price was low for, what seems, one day. The build quality seems above average to me but the optics aren't...
  21. birdazzLED

    Zen Ray ED focus play

    ----edited====I started a thread that may be just a defect with my bin - since the issue is not mentioned most anywhere else. Charles PMed me and said this can be handled as per warranty I suppose. It's so nice to deal with a company that treats you with respect and desires the customer to be...
  22. birdazzLED

    Binoculars for all?

    What's the deal with this place? One would think comments from "Adam Smith", "Joe Smith", "Samantha Jacobs" would read like perfect English but it seems like it's all "Babblefish-gibberish" translation.
  23. birdazzLED

    Island scrub jay in Oregon?

    I took this picture yesterday. These birds like to go into bushes. It was hard to get a picture because they are very active and don't stop in one place more than a few seconds. This is my first attempt at ID but as I found that the Island Scrub Jay is restricted to Santa Cruz Island so it can't...
  24. birdazzLED

    Diginocing?

    .........I guess there is no such thing. I first learned about digiscoping when I joined this board. I tried holding (juggling) both camera and bins together while trying to focus and hit the shutter button - while the sun was setting. Strange eerie result......
  25. birdazzLED

    20/20 EyeCare

    This place says: source:http://eyecare.net/full-service-lab.html I haven't found any 20/20 binoculars on the net. Anyone know of this place?
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