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Kowa 82 series prisms query
Following another scope mishap the prism housing on my old 824 has cracked and now been re-glued/epoxied. Whilst cleaning the prisms I noticed the coating has been impaired and they now need to be replaced. Does anyone know if the two porro prisms in the angled bodied 821/823 are identical to... -
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New Pentax PF-85EDA
New scope announced from Ricoh, as usual taking astro eyepieces. https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pf-85eda-spotting-scope/ -
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Unusual Noctivid eyecup action
Forgive me if this has already been noted/discussed. I've noted some people find the eyecups don't extend far enough to avoid "kidney beans", and I seemed to recollect something strange about the Noctivid eyecups. I was able to try them out again and ascertain what is happening. The eyecups... -
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Roger Vine Zeiss 10x30 SFL review
A new review has been available since Sunday. An interesting read as usual. http://www.scopeviews.co.uk/Zeiss10x30SFL.htm -
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ATC brief artificial star test observations
I got a chance to try the ATC out and make some impressions. It feels quite solid and well made. The focus was a bit uneven in its smoothness. The field of view was lovely and wide. On an artificial star inside focus showed slightly oval almost diamond like rings vertically and outside focus... -
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Monarch M7+ 8x30
I had a chance to try these out briefly indoors at my local RSPB reserve and I have to say I was impressed. I'm not easily impressed. I liked the bright wide field with a large "sweet spot". CA was well corrected and I tested for flare against a low sun and found it very well suppressed. I... -
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Pekka Nikander's Zeiss 32mm brief review
A brief review has been posted over on the Finnish Lintu Varuste site. -Zeiss' new smaller SF models proved to be excellent binoculars - they have a very wide field of view, 8x 155 m and 10x 130 m, losing only a hint to the new Swarovski NL Pure models image on both models is very sharp and tek... -
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A new "Alpha" for under a grand. Whaaat?
I don't usually cross post (from Binocular Bargains), but it is Christmas and the spirit of good will to all humans. I noticed today that RSPB Minsmere have the 7x42 UVHD+ binoculars further reduced from £1299 to £999. A bit of a bargain if you have the odd grand to spare. -
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The new crop of 30mm Image Stabilised binoculars
Along with Viking, Opticron, Vixen (another brand I can't remember), Kite have now entered the fray with a slightly tweaked and on first check more expensive model in 10 and 12x power. These are the Angle Power Control (APC) models. These Kite models promise automatic detection and turning on...- dipped
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New Canon 8x20 and 10x20 IS Binoculars
Just went on Wex photographic and found Canon's new compacts. -
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Can anyone identify these binoculars?
Someone might be able to help me identify these Bausch and Lomb Elite binoculars which might of interest to other forum members. Currently on Gumtree for £85 in London which is too far for me. Not sure which model which isn't identified in the listing.- dipped
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Viking Scout 12x30 Image Stabilised Binoculars
Came across these while perusing the Viking products site. No pricing info yet and specs a bit patchy but f.o.v. looks like a deal breaker for birding, only 4.2 degrees. Not sure why the 10x30 IS monocular Viking offer wasn't developed to a 10x30 IS binocular. Details...- dipped
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- Forum: RSPB - Viking Optics
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New swarovski ATS scope foot design
While I was volunteering at RSPB Minsmere I noticed that with an ATS 65 Swarovski have changed the design of the foot that mounts to the tripod plate, (or directly to some heads). I meant to take a picture but forgot in the heat. It is now smaller, has 3 "clover leaf", shaped hollows in it and... -
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ScopeViews reviews the 10x42 Noctivids
Roger Vine has just reported on the 10x Noctivids. As usual a thorough, thoughtful review with interesting comparisons to other makes. http://scopeviews.co.uk/LeicaNoctivid10x42.htm -
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Kenko stabilised binos in development
I came across a video on youtube of Kenko's pre-production stabilised binoculars. They're claiming the lightest weight of any equivalent stabilised bino. No specs yet but the 10x30's might be of interest. Possibly they would be cheaper than the Canon equivalent. I personally like the... -
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Brief review SV 8x25 DCF
My son bought a pair of these from Amazon based on the Kowa name and the fact they tick all the right boxes, eg phase corrected, waterproof etc. I was keen to try them myself and he wanted me to check them out too as he felt something wasn't quite right. Initial impressions were quite positive... -
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Android BirdGuides App not working
A couple of days ago this stopped updating with new sightings. I've re-installed the app and still no sightings or pictures, nothing. It just says no sightings for local and national. I wonder what's going on. I just have the free version. The RBA App still works but is pretty useless unless...- dipped
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- Forum: Computers, Birding Software And The Internet
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I've succumbed to tripod "overkill"
After searching around for a while I've finally found a tripod that should meet my current and any future needs. It's a Benro carbon fibre model and with the centre column down it is 1680 cm's high. I use a straight model scope so most of the popular tripod models (within my budget), simply...- dipped
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- Forum: Tripod and Heads
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New product at Swarovski European Launch Tour
Let the speculation begin, unusually Spring rather than the Autumn Birdfair will see the launch of something new from Swarovski. See Minsmere event : http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/events-dates-and-inspiration/events/details.aspx?id=tcm:9-433700 The only rumours I've heard is that... -
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Kowa's next big thing?-a price rise
Nothing on the Kowa Europe site, but a number of people I know are getting Kowa 883 scopes before a price rise of about £400 kicks in according to what they've been told from Viking Optical. Couldn't resist the title. Maybe the first Brexit effect from the devaluation of the pound on Optics... -
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Jan Meijerink tests 10x42 SF
I thought he'd retired but JM has a new report on the Dutch site Twente Vogelwerkgroep http://www.tvwg.nl/testrapporten/kijkers/zeiss_victory_sf8x42_sf10x42.shtml Nothing to choose in the resolution images between the SF and the Swaro 10x42 but he notes the Swaro images show a slight... -
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BBC Winterwatch Presenter Binoculars
I see Chris Packham is sporting a pair of Canon 10x42L IS binoculars in the opening section of this evenings winterwatch. Good, if these get more publicity through celebrity exposure it might drive improvements in the Canon range. Well one can hope at any rate. Meanwhile the urban birder David...- dipped
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1.6x extender coming!
Yes Kowa have taken on board the wishes of birders for an extender for their scopes to give 40x to 96x. Wow - now if only I had one of their new scopes. Details here http://www.kowaproducts.com/KowaTSN880SeriesSpottingScopes/KowaTSN-EX1616xextender/