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  1. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Hi Jonathan No problem. I always say that there is no substitute for trying out the models you have in mind for yourself preferably in field conditions. If you would like to find out where and when in your area you can try them out just PM me. Best wishes Rob
  2. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    I agree with both Chris and Sancho, I have an MM3 50ED which I use regularly but in some instances like on my local patch at CVL travelscopes have there limitations just solely down to the magnification range, 12-36x is sometimes just not enough for when looking at Terns and Gulls in the middle...
  3. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Hi Neils I think you'll find most 50mm travelscopes are a bit back heavy due to the weight of the prism housing end and the eyepiece being attached being heavier than the 50mm OG end. Laurie is right in saying that the Green SOC has a better grip on the strap as it's made of neoprene rather...
  4. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Hi Stuart Yes the Panasonic Bridge will no doubt not work. But it's worth trying the Canon still. Rob
  5. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Hi Stuart, What camera do you have?
  6. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Hi Laurie, It's a screw thread fitting. I've know some Kowa eyepieces to be compatible, but it's really a case of trying them out. Cheers Rob
  7. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Hi Alexis, Although Opticron stock comes from Europe we now have a base and stock warehouse in the US and are growing our customer (dealer) base all the time. Link to our US Website and dealer listing here: http://www.opticronusa.com/Pages/dealers.html Hope this helps.
  8. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Although they still won't have stock until w/b 17th Feb.
  9. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Hi Woodwolf, Due to the first delivery already being sold out. Our next delivery of new stock will be going out to dealers w/b 17th Feb. Your nearest dealer who has ordered the MM3 ED will be The Birders Store in Worcester. The Birders Store 7 King Charles Place St Johns, Worcester WR2 5AJ...
  10. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    More info about the New MM3 ED on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/opticron
  11. Rob Laughton

    Opticron's new Travelscope

    Just taken delivery of my MM3 ED sample. Here it is with a Countryman BGA HD 8x42.
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