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    New Spotting Scope

    Several of the people I observe with have scopak or other tripod backpacks so they can be setup rapidly. I just fold the legs and sling the whole lot over my shoulder. Peter
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    New Spotting Scope

    Most of the people I go on trips with have Swarovski (65 or 80mm of varying age), with a few 60mm opticrons thrown in. Peter
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    New Spotting Scope

    Work out how much weight you’re happy carrying and the sort of birding you want to do. Having a big scope that can reach far is of no use if you don’t want to carry it around. 60mm or so aperture and a power upto around 40x with a reasonably stiff tripod with a fluid head on should show you...
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