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AlanFrench's latest activity
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread 12 power recommendation wanted.I've never been able to hold 12x binoculars steady enough to enjoy and take full advantage of the extra magnification, but I used a pair...
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread Favorite 8-10X Canon IS for woodland birding.While I understand the desire for a lower power, wider field for woodland birding, I've been using 12x Canons (12x36 and then 12x32) for...
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread Canon 18X50 IS Binoculard.A steady, handheld 18x view of birds is quite nice, but they are, for most people, too heavy to carry around in the field much. Their...
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread Canon 8x20 vs. 10x20.
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread Canon 8x20 vs. 10x20.The 8x20 is small and light, but it's not a pocket friendly compact. Clear skies, Alan
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread Canon 8x20 vs. 10x20.I'd been dithering about a pair of Canon 8x20 IS for some time, desiring something lighter than my 12x32 IS to carry on our walks...
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread How many ditched their spotter for higher powered bino’s?.I don't bird often with the local group, but when I have, most folks have binoculars, and, depending on the trip venue, a few also have...
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread Do we look for problems??.I spend time deciding what fits my needs, and checking what fits well in my hands and is easy to look through and use. Once I've decided...
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread Does Canon Advertise or Promote IS to Birders?.When my wife bought me a pair of 12x36 II IS, about 20 years ago, my birding binocular was a Swarovski 7x42 SLC. Better optics, but the...
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AAlanFrench replied to the thread Does Canon Advertise or Promote IS to Birders?.Thanks for the responses. For years Canon Professional Services has been bringing their cameras to the annual Northeast Astronomy Forum...
