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Recent content by Boris Flaccus

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    Kowa BDII-XD - september 2019

    Indeed a typo, on the page before the spec sheet the close focus is stated in meters (underneath the flower symbol). I haven't handled Kowa binoculars before, but just the look of the focus wheel doesn't strike me as comfortable - all those metal(?) pins. Anyone have experience with this? But...
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    Kowa BDII-XD - september 2019

    Interesting, the models will be 6.5x32, 8x32 and 10x32
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    Kowa BDII-XD - september 2019

    FYI, from Kowa Optics on twitter: "The new #wideangle #Kowa BDII-XD #binoculars arrive September 2019 - a new binocular for all, affordable without compromise - designed with optical features normally associated with far greater price tags including enviable wide angle performance. Try them...
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    Kite Optics Lynx HD+

    Kite Optics is launching a new binocular line, the Lynx HD+ in 30mm, 42mm and 50mm. See: https://www.kiteoptics.com/en/nature/product/207/lynx-hd/
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    Question: New KOWA spotting scopes in Black?

    There are some pictures of the (small) black scopes on their instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kowasportopticsnature/ But no further info? It looks like a 550, but just in black, not rubber amor.
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    MM4 77mm

    Hot off the press: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdGaMxxsejU
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    Gitzo Gimbal head

    Hi, An Arca-swiss style plate (included with the head) is needed to fit it on the Gimbal. Here is a video of the connection to the Swarovski version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6itWfnucOV0
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    Any new spotting scopes on the horizon?

    Considering that there are no teasers, anouncements or even rumours going around, I would not expect anyone here to know the answer to this question, but it is meant more as a speculation topic anyway. Swarovski bringing out their ATX/STX/BTX, Zeiss conjuring up both the Gavia and Harpia...
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    Zeiss Harpia 95 - Swarovski ATX 95 - Subjective comparison

    out of curiosity: are you going to keep the Harpia then?
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    Swarovski PTH vs Gitzo GHFG1

    thanks for your input!
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    Swarovski PTH vs Gitzo GHFG1

    I'll give an initial impression and revisit it in a year or so. my tripod: manfrotto 055xprob previous head: manfrotto 498rc2 current scope: nikon ed50 + 27xds (overkill now, but bigger scope pending) disclaimer: I haven't tested it out in the field yet, only indoors. Build quality: sturdy...
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    Swarovski PTH vs Gitzo GHFG1

    Yes the main difference I think is that the swaro can toggle the fluid resistance completely off, while the gitzo claims it's an all-in-one package, that is: if you rotate the head swiftly the resistance will automatically decrease. Or to quote: "The Fluid Gimbal Head cartridge also features an...
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    Swarovski PTH vs Gitzo GHFG1

    Does anyone here use either of these heads, particularly the PTH? Specifically for people using the PTH: do you find the function to switch off the fluid resistance a must-have, or do you rarely use it, and if you don't, is it set to resistance or no resistance by default?
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    New scope from Zeiss...

    Here you go
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    New scope from Zeiss...

    Haven't had the chance of seeing one IRL, but I noticed they added an AR feature to their new catalog; if you download the Zeiss AR app, you can get a nifty 3D image of the scope (and binoculars), with more information about the lens-systems, glass-types and such
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