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Recent content by Chris Galvin

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    Optics Events 2020

    Hi Ries, For the past six years (apart from this Spring) I have had a demonstration on Texel in partnership with Marc Plomp at the Vogelinformatiecentrum, Kikkertstraat, De Cocksdorp, Texel. Typically demonstrationg are Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss, Opticron. The October Event this year is Dutch...
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    Stiff focus knob, disconnected faster focus knob

    @MrBitsy, to me it sounds like your focus wheel is broken, it may even have loose parts within the scope, please don't shake or rattle it. Please ring 01582 726 522 to seek advice, currently we are not taking in repairs but still ring Opticron HQ.
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    Review: Opticron MM4 77 GA / ED 45 with Opticron SDL v2 18-54x Zoom & HDF T WW 20x

    @MGT We believe that the MM4 77 GA ED, whilst smaller and lighter than the product it replaced, ES 80 GA ED v4, it is a general purpose scope rather than a true Travelscope. In terms of size the 77 is the same length as a Swarovski ATS 65. Living in North Norfolk you are blessed with a number...
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    Opticron Imagic IS Binoculars

    Or if you don't mind a Google translation, or can speak Dutch there is a review from one-time Board Member of Dutch Birding Marc Plomp here https://www.vogelinformatiecentrum.nl/nieuwe-verrekijker-van-opticron-met-image-stabilizer/ This is also published by waarneming.nl as a newsletter
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    Opticron Imagic IS Binoculars

    You could, of course, read a review from renowned bird artist Ray Scally here https://www.opticron.eu/docs/reviews/Imagic_IS_10x30_12x30_Ray_Scally.pdf
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    seeking advice on which Opticron model to choose

    Hi Andy, the case that the Imagic VHD has is designed to use the lanyard/neck strap of the binocular. there are clips on the side of the case that clip on to the neck strap
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    MM4 77mm

    YOur nearest stockist is Attenborough Nature Reserve which has it in stock
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    MM4 77mm

    Focus Optics of Corley near Coventry will also have stock next week
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    Goa Late March/early April

    Considering a trip for late March/early April 2019. Has anyone been there in that period? I know that it would be more humid but wondering if there is any change in the birds? Breeding season etc Any help appreciated
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    Fixed eyepieces

    They are both HDF fixed eyepieces 40810 will deliver a magnification of 17x whilst the 40831 will give you 23x. They mount differently too, the 40810 is internal thread whilst the 40831 has an external threaded mounting ring. Hope this helps
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    Opticron DBA VHD 8x42 Review

    Lamberts in Staveley has them in stock
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    Opticron DBA VHD 8x42 Review

    Ravis, All the retailers that ordered them now have them in stock. Have a look at the Opticron DBA Stockists dealer map to see if there is one close to you. Alternatively seek out an optics demo with an Opticron rep present Stockists Map With an LA18 postcode, you could either view them in...
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    Opticron Discovery 7x42

    It will be on show at all of my Optics Events throughout the Spring visit the Opticron website for a list of events at Which I will be present. My next event is a double-header in Essex supporting Essex Wildlife Trust. I will be at Abberton Reservoir 28th April and Hanningfield Reservoir on the...
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    SDL v2 eyecup repair/replacement

    It is a very simple repair, but you will need a small Phillips type screwdriver
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    Opticron Discovery WP 10x42 & Hawke Sapphire ED 10x42

    Binoculars that are up to 4x more expensive than the Discovery, see list above, could very well out perform the Discovery
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