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    Shetland - best month for birding?

    Hi, I want to go to Shetland next year. Doe to work etc September may be the month that I can go. Is that a good month for birding? What would I likely see in September? If Septembers not all that exciting, what's the best month for birding? I don't just mean for chasing rare migrants. I'm...
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    Whichcar window mount?

    Hi everyone, Having never used a car window mount before, I am wondering which one is best. The Opticron looks the sturdiest to me judging from online photos. I am also wondering if one without a handle would be better given the restriction on movement/space in a car. The now discontinued...
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    Where can I have Swaro 25-50 zoom adapted for longer e/r?

    https://www.birdforum.net/threads/25-50x-improving-the-eyecup-for-eyeglasses-wearers.240748/#post-2545516 Hi all, Does anyone know anyone in the UK who can adapt the 25-50x Swaro zoom as described via the link above?
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    2005 ATS 80

    Hi all, What differences are there between an ATS 80 produced in 2005 and one produced now? I am basing the 2005 year on the serial number of a scope I just bought. Serial number starts 75. Thanks
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    When do first nightingales arrive in Sussex?

    Hi all, I have friends who want to hear them singing. Are they likely to be here as early as next weekend 8th April? Bit early I suspect. Thanks
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    When do first nightingales arrive in Sussex UK?

    I have friends who want to hear them singing. Are they likely to be here as early as next weekend 8th April? Bit early I suspect. Thanks
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    Nikon EDG 7x42 wandering diopter

    Hi everyone, I've noticed a bit of creep in the diopter of my EDG 7x42s and found this 10 year old thread Nikon EDG I diopter drift solution I was wondering if anyone has found any other fixes or if anyone had worked out exactly what causes the problem in the intervening decade. Any ideas...
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    Slik Delta from In-Focus

    Hi all, Is anyone using any of the Slik Delta carbon tripod models from In-Focus? I was settled on buying a Benro TMA27c but just found these Sliks on the In-Focus website and wondering what there like Thanks
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    Alternative to Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 mkii for insects

    Hi all, I have been getting interested in insects while out birding recently. I don't have any bins that focus closer than 2m so I'd like to get some that get down to at least 1m. The Papilio seem the obvious choice as they are light enough to take along with whatever bins and scope that I'm...
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    Maven C2 7x28

    Hi, As Maven have a reputation for conservative fov specs, I wonder if anyone can give an estimation on how much bigger than spec the fov might be on these. Thanks
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    How much improvement is the SDLv3 over the SDLv2?

    Hi, How much improvement is the SDLv3 over the SDLv2? I have recently been using the SDL v2 on a MM4 and really like it but I will consider buying the v3 if it sounds worthwhile. Thanks
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    Been trying out MM4 60 and SDL v2

    Hi all, I was using a secondhand MM4 with SDL v2 for several hours at the weekend. I also used the HDF 40809 and 40810. I have to say I am very impressed. I have owned many scopes, including several top notch ones over the years, including Swaro ATS65, Nikon ED78, and for the last couple of...
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    Anyone tried APM super zoom?

    Hi, Is anyone using or tried out the APM super zoom 7.7-15.4 mm eyepieces? There are two versions, one with a 1.25" fitting and one to fit the APM spotting scopes, which I think have a Swarovski ATS type fitting because they sell a spotter with Swaro 25-50 zoom. Impressively wide fov at 75*...
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    Leica retrovid 7x35 viable for use through British winter?

    Hi everyone, I've been reading with appreciation all the great info you have written about these bins but there's one question I haven't spotted an answer to. Is the Leica retrovid 7x35 viable for use as my only bins through British winter? I use mainly Ultravid plus 7x42s year round but...
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    Opticron e/p fov stats

    Hi and Happy New Year Does anyone know where I can find fov figures for opticron eyepieces. In particular for the MM4 60. Thanks and wishing us all a much improved year to come.
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    Cornwall in May

    Hi folks, I am spending a week in May in Cornwall and am wondering what the birding highlights might be then. I’ll be staying near Tintagel. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks
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    Davis and Sanford Magnum

    Hi all, following on from my post that included the Audubon The Birder tripod, I decide that I didn't want to pay the shipping costs from the US to try out an unseen tripod. But I have since picked up this Magnum from the auction site. It appears to be more or less the same tripod. Perhaps an...
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    Benro TMA27C vs Audubon The Birder

    Hi all, Following on from by thread about 2 section tripod legs, I have another question for you on my quest for scope stability. Benro TMA27C Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs or Audubon The Birder Which legs are most stable? With shipping from the States added to the Birder, they work out about the...
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    2 section tripod legs

    Hi I’ve been looking for 3 section tripod legs because they’re more stable than 4. It occurred to me today. Are there any 2 section tripods available? Anyone seen any?
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    Fluid head for 2.5 kg scope

    Hi, I’m looking cf tripod and I think I’m decided on https benro-mach3-tma27c legs but I am wondering if a Benro S2 video head or a Manfrotto Befree Live Fluid Head which are both very lightweight are up to the job of handling a 2.5kg Nikon EDG 85mm scope. What do you think? Any other...
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    Nikon EDG stay on case

    Hi all, I just got an EDG 85 but not a s-o-c to go with it. So the question is, is the stay on case worth having? Anyone using one? Thanks
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    Dust in scope

    Hi everyone, If a scope that is manufactured to be waterproof is for sale as used and being described as having dust in it, is that scope definitely not waterproof? Has the dust got in after manufacture or could it have been there since before the scope was factory sealed? Is there any way of...
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    HELP I've lost it!

    Hi all, Today I lost a scope eyepiece at Potter Heigham Marsh. It's a Baader Morpheus 17.5mm astro eyepiece and it's attached to a Swarovski astro adapter. It fell off my scope somewhere along the river bank path south of the car park. If anyone is down there, please keep an eye out for it. I...
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    Optrep

    Does anyone know if Optrep in Selsey, Sussex is still operating. I sent a pair of bins in for service after contacting by email first. The bins were signed for on recorded delivery but I’ve had no contact since and my emails are ignored. I will try to phone tomorrow but hoping someone here...
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    Helios Fieldmaster ED 85mm & Swarovski e/ps

    Hi, I found out today that this scope takes Swaro e/ps like my old style Vortex Razor 65mm does. I assume that the Fieldmaster’s other branded clones do too. Has anyone used the 85mm Fieldmaster or its clones with a Swarovski eyepiece? I am curious because I have ordered a used one that comes...
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