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I own both the Zeiss Victory 7x42 FL* and the Nikon EDG 7x42 which I bought in November 2020, tempted by a very good offer during the last Black Friday (refurbished). I also am worried about the gradual disappearance from the market of the 7x models (I use the 7x since 1993, previously I had had...

After testing the Sirui E-20 ball head given with the T1204XL carbon tripod, I agree with the general better holding of an ED50. A little fluid head like that cheap Andoer Q08 is not bad at all with the ED50, I think it may depend much on personal preference in the end

Hi etudiant I also bought this inexpensive (16€) Andoer fluid head you mention. If lubricated, the pan (and the other) movements that I have found a bit stiff get smoother. Not a top quality item, of course, but for such an amount it's worth having it - after some maintenance -for light loads...

Eventually I changed my mind and as the days went by I turned to a higher quality model: the lightweight Sirui T1204XL carbon tripod + E10 ball head (Arca Swiss compatible). It's very fine and ideal for the small Fieldscope ED 50 straight. Its weight is only 1280 g and with the column reversed...

I have just received a new 13-30x MCI zoom that is outstanding with my ED50. To date, I have only had fixed eyepieces (I own and mainly use also a Fieldscope ED 82A and mount them via a DIY 1"25 adapter on a Celestron C5) but this is a little gem in a 550g body. I have both the 20x MC and the...

Thanks. I did a test with a ball head and the Nikon Fieldscope ED50 is so compact that it (including focussing knob) can be held with one hand, while the other adjusts and tightens the locking knob. In this regard, I would not have great difficulties, as I think I use it for occasional birding...

Hi all I would like to upgrade the tripod choice for my Nikon Fieldscope ED50 (straight model) without reaching the cost levels of the carbon tripods. I currently own a Slik Pro EZ but the SH-707 pan head which is a bit stiff in tilting and I don't like it too much: furthermore this head is...

Hi, I have recently purchased a Sirui VH-10 to replace a lighter Gitzo GHF2W because I needed to support heavier binoculars (a 20x70 45° astro type, 4.2 kgs). The Gitzo GHF2W is-was great when I was using lighter binoculars (the Vortex Kaibab 15x56, 1.2 kgs) but is definitely too flimsy now that...

I didn't particularly like them, the air cells deteriorated quite quickly. Perhaps the regular neoprene strap is better.

Hi all My Zeiss air cell comfort carrying strap, after seven years of use, now is worn out. I use a Victory 7x42 FL*. Do you have any advice for a suitable (and comfortable) replacement as an alternative? Thank you!

Thanks. They told me, as I imagined, to contact the Italian importer who (I have called him) does not provide the specific service and in any case would not do it because the scope was purchased outside Italy. A rebound of competence as I feared: I have to contact again the English seller of...

Can anyone give me any indication about it?

Hi all, I need to send my beloved Nikon Fieldscope ED 82A (purchased used in the UK) for assistance. Can someone tell me the address and the current contacts of the Nikon UK assistance for the repairs of Fieldscopes? Many thanks in advance

Hi for my Nikon Fieldscope ED 50 I use a Slik Sprint Pro EZ and am happy with it

Thank you John