Patchbirder
Active member
Hi all,
Just been given a large Amazon voucher as a thanks for some work I did, and wondering whether, given this opportunity to spend some pocket-money, a fixed mag EP for my Opticron HR80 scope would be worthwhile accessory to my HR80 + SDLv2 combo.
I called Opticron and, to their on-going credit for excellent service, they seemed to think that there would be little point, seeing that I already have their top-of-range zoom. But just wanted a 2nd opinion.
I don't digiscope (not very likely to), and am quite happy with SDLv2 all round, though tend to use it in the x33 to x48 range for best results. So you may be wondering why I'd even bother considering a fixed EP - and I wouldn't except that I don't want to waste the Amazon voucher on something 'sensible'
So I'd like to know if the HDF 40858 or 40809 give any significant better field of view, brightness and clarity than the zoom at comparable magnifications? OR, am I going to get out into the field and wonder why I'd bothered buying a new EP?
Thanks!
Patchbirder
Just been given a large Amazon voucher as a thanks for some work I did, and wondering whether, given this opportunity to spend some pocket-money, a fixed mag EP for my Opticron HR80 scope would be worthwhile accessory to my HR80 + SDLv2 combo.
I called Opticron and, to their on-going credit for excellent service, they seemed to think that there would be little point, seeing that I already have their top-of-range zoom. But just wanted a 2nd opinion.
I don't digiscope (not very likely to), and am quite happy with SDLv2 all round, though tend to use it in the x33 to x48 range for best results. So you may be wondering why I'd even bother considering a fixed EP - and I wouldn't except that I don't want to waste the Amazon voucher on something 'sensible'
So I'd like to know if the HDF 40858 or 40809 give any significant better field of view, brightness and clarity than the zoom at comparable magnifications? OR, am I going to get out into the field and wonder why I'd bothered buying a new EP?
Thanks!
Patchbirder