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    Hello from the Bay Area!

    Thank you all for this warm welcome!
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    Hello from the Bay Area!

    Hi there! I'm a biologist by training and birdwatcher by passion, and would love to have some birding buddies in the San Francisco Bay Area! If you live nearby and would like to show a newbie around, please let me know! cheers, Albert
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    'The Big Three': NL Pure, Noctivid, Victory SF - A Brief Comparison

    Very interesting thread--I recently took the plunge and got myself a pair of NL Pure binoculars after birding for over 25 years, and I must say I’m absolutely blown away by the clarity and detail they provide. It feels like I’ve fallen in love with nature all over again--the details I now see...
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    Has anyone noticed their NL Pure binoculars misting up?

    Where can you get this?
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    Has anyone noticed their NL Pure binoculars misting up?

    It’s fascinating to hear about your experience, Mike. While the NL Pure binoculars seem to excel in optics with their remarkable field of view, brightness, and image clarity, it's concerning to hear about the misting issues, especially for someone like me who’s heading to the humid environment...
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    Considering a spotting scope for digiscoping - will vignetting be a problem?

    I've also found that by slightly zooming in on my iPhone 8, I can eliminate the vignetting effect. The Phoneskope app and adapter have been invaluable tools for me because they are compact and sturdy, unlike some adjustable options like Swarovski's. I echo Singlereed's post above, on the...
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    Tried Noctivid and SF 10x today

    It's unfortunate the chromatic aberration issue with the Leica Noctivid 10x--I experienced the same issue, a few months ago, and ended up returning the pair and swapping it for a pair of Swarovski NL. I otherwise love the Leica tones, and their general construction (so sturdy). Oh well!
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    Hi all, saw this bird and wanted to share with people who can appreciate the beauty.

    Indigo bunting, such a breathtaking bird! I wish we'd get them more often in California!
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