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Recent content by John-W

  1. J

    Focus Problem: Zeiss Victory SF 10x42

    Thanks for the heads up, Kurt, I have to admit I haven't done anything about mine yet, I've been using a different binocular, but this might be the reminder I needed to get on and get them sorted (y)
  2. J

    Focus Problem: Zeiss Victory SF 10x42

    Thanks for the reply, I'm embarrassed to say that I was contemplating whether WD40 would be advantageous:eek: I will take your advice and contact Zeiss in Kentucky, thanks again.
  3. J

    Focus Problem: Zeiss Victory SF 10x42

    I have a pair of Zeiss victory SF binoculars and recently have noticed the focusing becoming stiffer and slightly sticky. They are still perfectly usable, but it makes it harder to focus on small birds moving quickly. I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to any practical steps I could...
  4. J

    Shorebirds Central Florida

    Thanks, appreciate the help.👍
  5. J

    Shorebirds Central Florida

    Further pic...
  6. J

    Shorebirds Central Florida

    Saw these peeps today at an inland lake. Lake Toho in Kissimmee, Florida. Would appreciate ID comments as I generally struggle to ID these
  7. J

    Bird Song, Central Florida

    Thanks, there were several White-eyed Vireos in the area and I know their typical sounds well...it was the 'wheeeee" ending I hadn't heard before, have you noticed it with this species before?
  8. J

    Bird Song, Central Florida

    Heard this last week in Florida and it was new to me, would appreciate any thoughts...
  9. J

    Swallow ID Central Florida

    Thanks. presumably juvenile birds?
  10. J

    Swallow ID Central Florida

    A couple of days ago, by a large lake...apologies for the pic, I didn't have camera or bins with me, so had to use a cellphone.
  11. J

    Disagreement

    I'd confidently go for Dunlin if I'd seen it over here.
  12. J

    Harpia 95: A Review on a Scottish Island

    Very enjoyable review, Lee, thank you. I must mention the Barred Puff Bird photo you posted...through a cellphone at 70x mag, amazing!
  13. J

    Canon SX70 .... September

    https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-20-3MP-Digital-Optical/dp/B07HH1PVRZ/ref=sr_1_1/146-5656031-7500548?ie=UTF8&qid=1541161517&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+sx70 Amazon pre-order, $549...
  14. J

    Canon SX70 .... September

    I agree there, Steve, would have to be an improvement or otherwise get an SX60.
  15. J

    Canon SX70 .... September

    Okay, thanks for the heads-up...my SX50 is getting a bit long in the tooth, so I'm hoping this model may be the natural successor.
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