Justin USA
Active member
Hello,
I have been vacillating between the Pentax 65 and the Nikon 82. Right now I have the opportunity to purchase the Nikon 82 bundled with a 30x DS eyepiece for just under $800 USD.
I know its a stellar deal, but I'm not sure whether the DS makes for good general use. I do want to do some digiscoping in the future, but I think 80% of my use for it will be general wildlife and bird observation (and a little astronomy).
I don't need to be convinced that the 30 fixed is better (for me) than the zoom, but I am wondering if it would be foolish to buy this based on the savings but then wind up hating the EP so much I go buy the 30x MC EP anyway.
Does the 30x DS have a twist up eyecup? I have those on my Nikon Monarch on binoculars and I really like them. I do wear glasses but plan to do most viewing with contact lenses.
In an entirely separate purchase, I am considering the Manfrotto 055 aluminum with a 701RC2 Fluid Head. Adorama sells it for $278. Is that a good match? Of course I want the usual light weight yet stable, but also have a premium on it operating quietly. I don't want to spend $100 more for carbon fiber only to see 1/2 pound in weight reduction.
Thank you for any help you provide!:clap:
I have been vacillating between the Pentax 65 and the Nikon 82. Right now I have the opportunity to purchase the Nikon 82 bundled with a 30x DS eyepiece for just under $800 USD.
I know its a stellar deal, but I'm not sure whether the DS makes for good general use. I do want to do some digiscoping in the future, but I think 80% of my use for it will be general wildlife and bird observation (and a little astronomy).
I don't need to be convinced that the 30 fixed is better (for me) than the zoom, but I am wondering if it would be foolish to buy this based on the savings but then wind up hating the EP so much I go buy the 30x MC EP anyway.
Does the 30x DS have a twist up eyecup? I have those on my Nikon Monarch on binoculars and I really like them. I do wear glasses but plan to do most viewing with contact lenses.
In an entirely separate purchase, I am considering the Manfrotto 055 aluminum with a 701RC2 Fluid Head. Adorama sells it for $278. Is that a good match? Of course I want the usual light weight yet stable, but also have a premium on it operating quietly. I don't want to spend $100 more for carbon fiber only to see 1/2 pound in weight reduction.
Thank you for any help you provide!:clap: