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    Kowa 66A Performance Observations & Questions

    Thanks for saying! And letting us know the outcome. Cudos for seeing it through and finding the scope that works best for you and what a scope the 88 is! Enjoy!
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    Universal Forehead Rest for Zeiss SFL or other Binoculars.

    “Spoiled by un-sanded edges on the wood” Outrageous! You’ll be wanting it lototec coated next. If it helps, the wood block on its own is only £99 + VAT + £40 delivery. Your other comments….spot on! Don’t worry about the patent. The legal team I hired have it sewn up and at just over £10k it...
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    Kowa 66A Performance Observations & Questions

    Sounds like the 66A isn’t quite right for you. I’ve never grown to like an optic I wasn’t totally happy with initially. Since you like the view at lower mag the 88 should be a good choice, maintaining that brightness to higher mags. I really like my 883 that replaced my 773 and don’t mind the...
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    iPhone 15 pro max 5x lens for digiscoping?

    Hi, any advice on this please? I’ve tried to find info on the usefulness of higher magnification phone camera lenses for digiscoping, but haven’t found much. I’m wondering if there’s any principles that apply generally, but also as an iPhone user wondering about my next upgrade. I currently...
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    Hummingbirds in France?

    I had to cut this video short for inclusion in BF, which is a shame, but still shows a good view of a hummingbird hawk moth in my garden in UK today. I shot it in slow motion. They dart around between flowers very quickly in real time.
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    Newbie

    Hi Roy, as no one’s responded I’ll kick off despite not having relevant experience of the Hawke Endurance scope. I had some Hawke binoculars for a while and have a scope, so can give general advice. Others can get more specific about certain scopes. The standard advice here is to try before you...
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    What binocular provides your current favourite view?

    Those lists are just a compilation of whatever people have said without me filtering, so it all goes on the list. For me I've no problem with steadiness and 3D effect going on the list of qualities of the view that people appreciate and it's favourite view rather than best optics. But I see...
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    What binocular provides your current favourite view?

    Yeh, it's a bit free and easy with the rules here. I've not tried a Swaro 10x56 SLC, but I'm sure it has a fantastic view.
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    What binocular provides your current favourite view?

    Thanks everyone for sharing your current favourite binocular view. I’ve really enjoyed reading your choices and what it is about the view that is so appealing. What a great selection of binoculars. For convenience, here's a summary in no particular order: Zeiss 10 x 56 FL Zeiss 10 x 42 FL Zeiss...
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    What binocular provides your current favourite view?

    This is a bit of shameless excuse to share my current favourite binocular view, but would be great to hear others as well. I’m hoping there may be a couple of surprises in what people choose. I think it’s an interesting question because it’s completely removed from ergonomics and practical...
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    Hide views.

    I've certainly no excuses if I do :)
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    Hide views.

    It is a snug/tight fit for the Monfrotto column and I have to use the thinnest of sleeves, but I don't see it as a problem, just relieved it fits at all. You can still raise and lower the column in the clamp with a bit of force and no need to use the height lock screw. You can see the sleeve in...
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    Hide views.

    The scope’s a Kowa 773 with 25-60 eyepiece. The hide clamp is by Viking, not sure of model, but think they just have one. They sell it at Slimbridge and I bought it on a whim and find it really handy. I don’t take my tripod anymore. I particularly enjoy the SLC 15x56 mounted on the 501 Manfrotto...
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    Hide views.

    Here’s my hide view at Slimbridge WWT. A bit cluttered, but I like having a few different optics on hand and like to stay in one place a while. The binoculars on this outing are SLC 15x56, FL 10x56 and Zeiss Pocket 8x25. All the gear goes in my ruck sack except the pocket which is in a case on...
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    Comment by 'mpeace' in media 'African Swamphen'

    Fantastic looking bird! Almost prehistoric in appearance.
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