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    Too much eye relief on 7x42 EDG

    Hi all i’m considering a 7x42 and was wondering how ppl who own this find the eye relief? I believe its got 22mm eye relief. Just wondering if its too much? I prefer to tuck the binoculars into my eye sockets and can do this comfortably with my EDG32’s and ELSV32’s. This also helps with...
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    Got my first Nikon today…

    actually i lie……..many many years ago i had a Nikon Aculon 10x50 - this was the first optic i personally bought and i basically followed in the footsteps of my father and grandfather who had traditional Porro binos from the 50’s and 60’s (unknown brand) as i had no idea about the world of...
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    Enjoying the EL’s in their natural environment…

    We’re currently in the Samburu Game reserve in northern Kenya and really enjoying the EL’s in their environment. All our EL’s are 8x32’s and we also hv Swaro compact 8x25’s that the kids are using… Sitting back and having an afternoon siesta just now..… bird life is amazing. Will post more pics...
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    Feedback request from any FL 8x32 owners….

    Hey all i recently purchased a Zeiss FL 8x32 and received the package this week. in using the binos I’ve realised the cap under the focus wheel that I have circled in the picture below is loose and free spinning. It doesnt spin full 360, only around 180 degrees with a hard stop at either end...
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    Possibility of swapping eye cups from Zeiss FL to Zeiss SF in 32mm

    i’ve recently picked up a pair of Zeiss 8x32SF‘s Since 2009, I’ve typically always used Swaro EL‘s which a slightly smaller, more rounded profile eyecup which i can tuck into my eye sockets as i hv fairly deep set eyes. On the Zeiss, there is a slight but very defined ridge on the eyecup...
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    question about backpack for Swaro **X spotting scopes

    question about backpack for Swaro *TX spotting scopes Hey all just wondering if anyone's used or using a camera backpack (with built in padding and cushioning) to carry their optics, namely their spotting scope/binos etc? I have the BTX 95 unit + binos and have typically aways carried my...
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    kowa TSN-883 eyecup

    so i finally went ahead and bought the Kowa 883 scope and it arrived a few days. having played with it for a hew hours so far, i'm extremely happy with it relative to my Swaro ATS 80. I find the 25-60 eyepiece a significantly more relaxing than the Swaro 25-50 (the key reason i was looking at...
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    eye placement on Kowa TSN-883 vs ATX

    hello all, Was hoping to tap int the experience on this forum before making a decision on my next scope. I currently own the Swaro ATS-80HD with the 25-50x eyepiece. Its a fine scope, however i've always struggled with eye placement. Not so much struggled but its always been finicky. I've...
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    swapping out eyepieces on the Swaro ATS 80

    I recently got my 30x fixed FL eyepiece and have been going back and forth between this and my 25-50x eyepiece on the Swaro spotter. On the 25-50x, there is no place to grip the eyepiece when disconnecting it from the body of the scope - you have to rotate the zoom barrel all the way to one end...
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    Anyone using a Canon G7x Mark II for digiscoping?

    Just wondering if anyone's tried using a Canon G7X Mark II for digiscoping and if so, what adapter they are using with it? I've got a Swaro ATS 80 and just for the Canon so wanted to try this out but not sure what adapter to get that will allow me to swap between visual observations and...
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    has anyone compared Kowa and Swaro eyepieces?

    I own a Swaro ATS 80 (current model) and lately I've had the opportunity to use it several times a week at local wetlands because kids enjoy heading out there for walks and the playgrounds... I use the Swaro with the 25-50x eyepiece. I've always found eye placement on this combination very...
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    How do you most of you transport your scope in the field

    I'm wondering how people carry their scopes in the field? I use a 30L backpack, however I currently have the scope in a separate padded scope bag.. My binos are in the same backpack, also in a binocular case, along with a field guide, some snacks, water etc... Backpack is a good quality unit...
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    experience with stay on case with Swaro ATS 80?

    Any has any positive experiences with stay on cases for the Swaro ATS 80? I'm looking for a padded stay on cover. I'm heavily leaning towards the Swaro design but open to considering others if they are more practica/functional. I've heard the Swaro cover doesnt allow the scope to be swivels...
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    Induro CLT 403 with Sirui VA-5 head

    Hey all, I recently upgraded my tripod and head setup and thought I'd provide some feedback after a weekend of use in a variety of locations (field and home). Previous to this I used a Manfrotto 055xprob aluminium tripod for around 10yrs. This tripod has served me well in all sorts of uses -...
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    hello from Perth

    Hi everyone. Been a long time lurker but only recently started participating on this forum. Ive' always had an interest in birding and wildlife/nature observation in general. Now looking for clubs and organisation that I can enjoy this with in Perth so if anyone knows of such, let me know...
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    head setup for spotting scope

    Is it just me or does anyone else mount their scope on a head WITHOUT the handle? My hand tends to rest naturally on the "neck" of the spotting scope and I move the scope around this way i.e. pan/tilt etc. this way i can also adjust zoom and focus with the same hand. My other hand just rests...
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    birdwatching clubs in Perth

    hi, Does anyone know of any birdwatching/astronomy clubs in Perth that support both these as a joint hobby? I've got an interest in both and keen to meet like minded people. cheers Jeelan
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    good specials on at Leederville Camera House in Perth

    Hi all, Popped into Leederville Camerahouse today in Perth and noticed they have some good runout specials on their spotting scopes. specials are instore only - not advertised on their website etc. They have a Zeiss Diascope 85mm with 20-75x zoom for AUD$2999 (reduced from $3899). they've...
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    Vortex Razor 65mm vs 85mm

    hi all, Ended up with 2 Vortex Razor scopes - both the 65mm and 85mm (dont ask how this happened), so just thought I'd take some pics of the two scopes physically together so anyone wondering about the size difference has something to help them judge. Being in Perth, Western Australia - we are...
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    Swaro 25-50x WA in Vortex scope

    Hi all, Newbie here. Been following the forums for a while but only a recent participant for posts etc. I've recently got my hands on both the two Vortex Razor spotting scopes (65mm and 85mm) as well as a Swaro ATS HD 80mm so I thought I'd confirm that the Swarovski 25-50x Wide Angle eyepiece...
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    hi from Perth, Western Australia

    Just wanted to say hello.. I've been lurking around here a long time and registered a couple of years ago but its taken me this long to post.. Always been interested in birding and wildlife in general so it's time to start contributing more actively.. cheers Jeelan
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