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    Opticron 8x32 Imagic Magnesium *Limited Edition*

    I have just brought a pair of these from SW Optics and I am very impressed with them, considering they are doing them for £259 they are a bargain. I have only used them over the weekend, but the weather has not been that good, but optically there are great - very bright, no color fringing. So if...
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    Need advice: 70-300 VR or 80-400 VR lens

    Nikon 70-300 VR I have this lens and cannot fault it for the price, it gives some stunning shots. I also use it with the Kenko Pro 300 1.4 Teleconveter, and its fully compatible. My wife has one of these lenses as well, & also the 80-400 VR which is considrably heavier, she tends to use the...
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    Opticron Es80sd

    Gerard, I brought the Opticron ES80 GA ED Angled with HDF twist eye cup 20-60x zoom, stay-on case from SW Optics late last year for £549 and free delivery, and I am very pleased with it. For the money it is one of the best scopes on the market. I went on to buy a set of Opticron bino's because...
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    Panasonic DMC FZ 30

    BM/KG. Thanks for the replies, but I have just found this thread on another forum :- http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message=15542061 The guy here seems to have some very good results using the the fz 30 but using a scope and eyepeice I have never heard of before, (also it...
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    Panasonic DMC FZ 30

    I am thinking of trying to start taking some pictures though my telescope and was wondering about getting the Panasonic DMC FZ30. To be used for general photography and Digiscoping. Can any one tell me if this camera would be o/k to use for Digiscoping. I have a Opticron es 80 ed scope with the...
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    Opticron 10x42 Bga Classics (oasis Coated)

    Have just brought a pair of these last week from SW Optics, and I must say I am very impressed with the quality of these binoculars and I also got free menbership to the BTO until Jan 2007. Having compared most of the well known makes I found for the price these were superb, and I could not see...
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    Opticron ES80 GA ED - which Eyepiece

    Harry B. Used my scope this morning at Chew Valley lake, and I am very impressed with it. In 20x it is pin sharp, but take it up to 60x and you only have to move the focusing knob a fraction of an inch to get it in focus. We saw some Ruddy Ducks, Little Grebes with young and a young Water Rail...
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    Opticron ES80 GA ED - which Eyepiece

    Thanks for all the replies. The Scope turned up lunchtime today by overnight courier from SWOptics, and I must say I was very pleased by the prompt replies I recieved from them, and the excellent service, and would use them again (the cheapest I could find on the web). Had to steal the wifes...
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    Opticron ES80 GA ED - which Eyepiece

    Thanks for your replies. I have now ordered the Opticron ES 80 ED with the new 20x60 HDF Zoom eyepiece from Southwest Optics for £549 with case and free next day delivery. So far the service I have received from them has been excellent. So roll on tomorrow, and I can get out and give it a go.
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    Dipper

    Ruby. If you are in this area you need to head out of Bath on the old A4 into Batheaston Village there is a Free Car Park just opposite the row of Shops/Pubs.From the left hand edge of the carpark is a footpath that takes you along the River Avon (Kingfishers can be spotted here). Head out of...
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    Dipper

    Terry. Good to hear from you. I work at the MOD Offices at Ensleigh and this is a good spot for migrating birds. As I have nly just got back into serious birding after quite a few years off, its good to find out some new places to go. I must admit I have not been down to the Tadwick area, but...
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    Opticron ES80 GA ED - which Eyepiece

    I think I have decided on the Scope that I want to get, but I am unsure about which of these Eyepieces to get with it:- 20 x 60 HDF Zoom or the 32X WW. What are your views on which of these to get ? Many Thanks.
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    Dipper

    Went for walk along Shockerwick Brook (Batheaston, Bath) last night and managed to get a good look at one of the many Dippers that seem to frequent this small brook. A very intresting bird to watch. Also the Sand Martins are very active along the brook that flows into the River Avon at Batheaston.
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    Hello

    Just joined, and wanted to say hello to everybody. I have always been a keen birdwatcher (mainly in the back garden or when out for walks), but have only just started to take more of a wider interest in all birds. I have just joined the WWT at Slimbridge and spending days out there looking at...
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