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Recent content by Gary58

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    10x42 SLC wb

    Note that you can use the SLC’s with a inexpensive, simple tripod mount. I had both the SV and SLC’s. Sold the SLC’s to a friend because he was not wanting to spend the extra for the SV’s. I do miss the ability to use a tripod adapter. They are also not much larger physically than the 8x32 SV.
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    Double Hinge Compacts

    I have both the Zeiss Terra and the Swaro Compact 8x25. Both are the double hinge design and are great to wear on my belt when photography is my main goal. The double hinge takes a little getting used to but the quality of the view is pretty darned good. They both fold up into a nice neat...
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    Decisions on new 8x

    I have had the new EL 8x32 and CL 8x25's in for a couple of weeks now. Both are great bino's and should serve us well. Now to decide on a spotting scope upgrade......
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    Should I upgrade my scope

    I am a photographer also and use M43 Olympus gear. I also have the Sony RX100iv. The Kowa 883 intrigues me as I might be interested in trying out M43 cameras with it and they seem to be more supportive of digiscoping than some other scope manufacturers. Have you tried out digiscoping with your...
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    Should I upgrade my scope

    Actually the Razor is pretty impressive. We are digiscoping Desert Bighorn sheep at around 2 miles and under certain conditions get some CA. I have been considering a Swaro ATS80 or the Kowa tsn 883 as the reviews suggest that they might do better in that area.
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    Should I upgrade my scope

    I currently own a Vortex Razor HD scope 27-60x85 that is their latest generation. We are using it to view wildlife in Arizona from our back yard. We look upon the Superstition Mountains and are about 2 miles from its highest peaks. WE find Desert Big Horn sheep and many different raptors...
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    Decisions on new 8x

    I hear ya. I almost ordered a Swarovski spotting scope yesterday. Then I ran out of whiskey....3:-)
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    Decisions on new 8x

    Yeah Hopefully I have enough binoculars now..... Regards
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    Decisions on new 8x

    OK I ordered the 8x32 el’s. Annnnnd. A pair of 8x25cl’s. I must be going through a mid life crisis....lol!
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    Decisions on new 8x

    Thanks for the info
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    Decisions on new 8x

    I tend to agree. Now to find the right deal.
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    Decisions on new 8x

    Thanks for the detailed input Dennis. I could live with either the El or SLC 10x 20. The EL is just that much sweeter. I got a very good deal on the EL’s and would not justify the price difference vs the SLC’s if not for that. Then comes to a desire for a better 8x than my CL’s. The only...
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    Decisions on new 8x

    I think the EL 32 would be a best bet too. I owned some last year at a great price before I got the CL's . I felt that I could not justify keeping them and the CL's at the time and sold the EL 32's. Now I am thinking that they would be nice to have something larger and easier to get a good...
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    Best 10x50 outside Swaro

    Great Info. that explained it all. thanks!! I may have to try a pair. Maybe 8x32.
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    Decisions on new 8x

    I like the Zeiss SF but would rather have a smaller bino in 8x.
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