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Recent content by PaulJacobson

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    My initial Pentax PF65ED AII review

    It certainly sounds like it could be a poor sample. I own a PF65a II with XW14 EP and haven't had any issues getting sharp images. I have noticed some fringing when looking a brightly backlit subjects. Eye positioning with the XW14 does seem to be quite critical, the half mooning results from a...
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    Where do you guys/gals look up the frequency of a bird's calls?

    I'm pretty sure the only real way of checking is by means of published sonograms, or by creating sonograms of calls you've recorded. Published sonograms tend to be limited to reference volumes - HANZAB in my neck of the woods or BWP. I've seen mentioned that one of the American guides (Birds of...
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    Other scoping subjects to view

    I've tried to scope aircraft on several occasions, with varying success. The best luck I had was at night when the a lit airliner, on approach [about 10km from the airport] to the local airport was easy to acquire and follow. On another occasion I had serious difficultly in picking up a 1940's...
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    Tripod Head for Digiscoping

    Hi Birchall, The head will screw off your masterclassic tripod, but if you dilike something as fundamental as the leg clamping system there is little point in pursuing that route. I personally use SLIK 500DX Pro legs which have the lever type clamps, but apart from the "field balance" head I...
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    New Pentax PF-63 spotter

    Sounds like they are doing babelfish translations of Japanese marketing pitches to me.
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    Tripod Head for Digiscoping

    Hi Birchall, The slow motion control attachment sounds like a complete waste of money for anything except astronomy. I don't think most birds would be kind enough to obey the dictates of fine azimuth and altitude control. ;) I doubt it's going to be of any help with the problem you describe...
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    Can you do it all with one pair of binos?

    If I can be heard over the din of Nikon fans I'd like to share my experiences with the DCF MP http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/products/sougan/big/dcf-mp/. I've owned and used a pair of the DCF MP 8x28 as my main bin's for about two years, and I personally think they are pretty good bins. I'm not...
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    Birding spots around Melbourne

    Jawbone Reserve near Williamstown is well worth a look. http://www.eremaea.com/SpeciesListsSite.aspx?Region=17&Cell=0&Area=0&Birdline=1&Site=664&Culture=en-AU&Path=8:1:2 The Botanic Gardens are a good spot to check as they are easy to get to and have a surprisingly good site list for somewhere...
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    Birding spots around Melbourne

    Be aware that advice is well out of date. You might be able to get access to the clubhouse and then ask permission to walk around the course if you can get a permit in advance. I'd suggest you ask on birding-aus regarding the current status. The rest of the island is a Military base and...
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    Zeiss sample variation test by Jan M.

    For comparison this is how the two translate the first paragraph of the article: www.freetranslation.com: babelfish.altavista.com: Neither are close to perfect, but babelfish seems to make less of a mess overall.
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    PF-65 ed II...I am speechless.

    The only visible change is the new "bling" gold name plate with "II" added to the name. The other changes are modifications to the optics. http://www.pentaxtech.com/Press/SportOp/70966_PF-65ED_II.jpg http://www.pentaxtech.com/Press/SportOp/70967_PF-65EDA_II.jpg be warned these are large...
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    Zeiss sample variation test by Jan M.

    there is always http://babelfish.altavista.com/ you just have to try to decipher the babble it generates...
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    Best tripod test thus far

    I managed to pick up a used, but mechanically good 128LP from a local camera store. Looks a little shabby but at less than 1/2 the cost of new I'm not going to complain too loudly ;) I'd originally purchased a SLIK 504 QF II video head but found the plastic construction was pretty flimsy and...
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    PF-65 ed II...I am speechless.

    That's the same situation as the PF65 EDa II I bought in Australia. The warranty card had to be sent to Pentax US. cheers Paul
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    Criteria: $200 max, 10x*, waterproof

    My Girlfriend recently bought a pair of Bushnell Excursion 10x42's. They are pretty good for the money but ultimately she still uses her Pentax DCF MP 8x28's in preference to the Excursions. The MP's are a nicer built bin, easier to focus, and only marginally less bright. Seems like the MP's...
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