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    Seeking advice on tripod for Kowa TSN99-A

    Hi Derek, I`m in the UK and imported "the birder" tripod from the Audubon shop in the USA, it took me a while and I never see another over here but for a scope only I find it the most stable I`ve ever had. John...
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    Lee Thickett (Troubador) - R.I.P.

    I too am saddened to hear this news, Lee helped me numerous times through messages and emails. This forum will feel the loss of his wisdom keenly.
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    8x32 NL Pures vs SF 8x32

    I added a 8x32sf to my 8x42sf earlier this year, if you like your 42 then the 32 is pretty much a smaller lighter version with only a minor drop in the image IMO, not quite as good with stray light as the 42. Haven`t had much time with the nl so nothing relevant to write from me.
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    EL opinions

    I`ve owned several with zero quality issues, the 8.5x is a masterpiece, if you like it when you try it don`t overthink it and let any of us put you off. Brilliant binocular.
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    Something new from Zeiss ?

    I haven`t tired of the view with my 8x42SF after 4 years, I keep trying everything new when I can of course but nothing else can disguise its size and weight up to the eyes the way the 42SF does IMHO, the ability to hold them comfortably up to the eyes for extended periods (way longer than...
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    Hello everyone dartford warblers and lesser spotted woodpecker

    Hello Tommy I`ve seen Dartford warblers at The Arne RSPB. Only place I`ve seen Lesser spotted woodpecker is Yarner wood on Dartmoor. Welcome to the forum. John.
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    My current favourites

    Maybe more than once as you`ve previously listed 3 Leicas for sale in the classifieds. ;)
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    My current favourites

    My ones could do with a service, I was thinking of asking Gary at East coast binocular repair rather than sending them to Leica, not sure of best option.
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    My current favourites

    I picked up a pair last January, can`t believe how often they go out with me over my SF.
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    Garden / Yard List 2023

    Just enjoying a coffee looking out the window on the garden only to see a Firecrest moving through the Camelias. First for my garden list.
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    Top 5 of 2022

    Single Waxwing Sculthorpe Moor last January. Watching a pair of Nightjars fly really close for a good ten minutes in Suffolk in June. Helping some lovely Ladies get their first Dartford Warbler at Dunwich Heath in June. Swallow Tail butterfly at Strumpshaw fen June. A pair of Lesser Yellowlegs...
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    Annual trip to Devon and Ham Wall

    I enjoyed reading your posts Julie, makes me realise how lucky I am to have lived here all my life. If you are this way again may I suggest walking the beginning of Tavy Cleave, in the area around the leat take off from the Tavy there are usually two pair of Whinchats to be seen.
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40, A Field Review

    Pretty sure I`ll never find out :( But hopefully I`ll get to compare the SFL to my own SF. I have high hopes of liking it.
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40, A Field Review

    Not really a similar comparison. Lets say the SF is the SF90 Stradale and the SFL is the 296 GTB.......................
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    Binomania Kowa TSN-773 video review

    Hi Piergiovanni I really enjoyed your review (and the beautiful Italian scenery), I`ve been using a 773 for some years now and still find it the perfect balance of performance and portability. Cheers. John.
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