Opticron ES SD & HDF Zoom Len (1 Viewer)

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grumps

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• Apr 28, 2009

• #1

Following on from the 'Old Opticron' thread I am thinking of upgrading my old HR 60 to the above. Can't afford the ED version so views and comments would be much appreciated. Guess the price will be in the £560 region.

Thanks,
Hugh

 

ColonelBlimp

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• Apr 28, 2009

• #2

The ED version (far superior IMO) is only £27 more. Are you sure you couldn't stretch?

 

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grumps

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• Apr 28, 2009

• #3

So it is. Yes still in nrgotiation with family for a very early birthday/Christmas present.
Have you tried it with the zoom?

 

ColonelBlimp

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• Apr 28, 2009

• #4

Alternative this second hand one looks much better for the price.

 

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Perry Grin

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• Apr 28, 2009

• #5

grumps said:

So it is. Yes still in nrgotiation with family for a very early birthday/Christmas present.
Have you tried it with the zoom?

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Hi,

I have this combo - HDF zoom + ED Scope. Works very well and is great value for money. However the brightness and resolution drop off at the higher magnifications in less then ideal light and heat haze can be problem. For that reason I bought the 32xWW lens a few months back and have only used that since - still have the zoom..... just in case!

Perry

 

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grumps

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• May 15, 2009

• #6

ColonelBlimp said:

The ED version (far superior IMO) is only £27 more. Are you sure you couldn't stretch?

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Have rechecked the Opticron online catalogue.ES80SD is £369 while the ED is £549.
Obviously will try both before I eventually buy but has anyone compared and is the difference worth the extra cash?

Hugh

 

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grumps

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• Jul 21, 2009

• #7

Well took the plunge and went to In focus at Rutland Water for my wife to buy me an early(very early!) birthday present. Got the ES 80 ED with the HDL zoom etc on offer. Weather was awful for viewing but was most impressed. However I had tried it out there a month ago in good conditions. A really nice upgrade and I am dead chuffed. Thanks to all who have posted on this and the other two relevant threads.

A noddy question now please. With my old outfit I merely carried the scope and tripod resting on my shoulder. Many I have seen carry with the strap of the stay on case and the tripod below. In focus site don't recommend this. How do folk carry theirs? Especially interested in how Dafi manages on the hills of the north while still rejoicing.

Cheers,
Hugh

 

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purple highflyer

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• Jul 21, 2009

• #8

A noddy question now please. With my old outfit I merely carried the scope and tripod resting on my shoulder. Many I have seen carry with the strap of the stay on case and the tripod below. In focus site don't recommend this. How do folk carry theirs? Especially interested in how Dafi manages on the hills of the north while still rejoicing.

Cheers,
Hugh[/QUOTE]

Hello Hugh

I have the same scope (v2) & hdf zoom ,always carry mine over my shoulder, tripod legs fully extended ,and if the weather allows with all the caps/flaps undone, speed is everything !

PH

 

bren-escape

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• Jul 21, 2009

• #9

As Ph said above:t:

 

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Perry Grin

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• Jul 21, 2009

• #10

I use the mondell speyside sling. It has been discussed on this forum, a quick search should bring up a couple of threads.

 

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thornlv

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #11

uhh no, i use both methods - legs down, over my shoulder when wanting a quick set up but with shoulder strap and tripod attached when begining/ending my day - whats the danger there ?

 

ColonelBlimp

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• Aug 21, 2009

• #12

As far as I know the danger is that you are putting too much strain on the tripod foot of the scope and/or the thread itself, and risking them breaking.