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Recent content by Dennis Hoffman

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    35mm equivalent focal lenght?????????

    It is kinda hard to be exact with the angled version of the scope. 28mm x 18.5 = 518mm. That "should" be the focal length of the scope in mm. Although, if you go to the Pentax website and download their .pdf on the scope, you will find that half of their eyepieces (in mm) times the...
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    Pentax scope, which eyepiece?????

    You're comparing two different categories of eyepieces. The W/O is a relatively cheap eyepiece at only $79 (with an adapter built-in!). The Pentax is roughly $200 more. Also, magnification-wise, the XL-21 compares more closely to the DCL-28 (21mm vs. 24mm), these are by no means in the same...
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    Bausch & Lomb 80mm ED spotting scope, anyone???

    Not to defend Not to defend the Pentax because I own it, but I figured I'd post one of the reviews I read prior to purchacing it. It does seem rather obvious that the US usually reguards this scope higher than the UK. I've heard several reasons why, but I have no idea which is correct. The...
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    Which eyepiece with Kowa 663?????????

    Be sure to check your PM, I sent that before I read this. It should answer all your questions, but I'll answer this if others are interested. I worried about the NY stores too. This one was great. Scope was brand new in sealed box with USA warranty. They are quick and to the point when...
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    Which eyepiece with Kowa 663?????????

    If you haven't decided yet! I know how you feel searching so hard trying to find the best equipment, and sometimes getting more and more confused. I see you finally decided on a Nikon CP, nice choice. If you haven't made your scope decision yet (at the risk of confusing you more!) you may...
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