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Reviews by lankester

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For Mighty Midget 2 in Compact Spotting Scopes
Recommended
No
Price
0$
Pros
  • Small and lightweight, but so are other small "pocket" scopes
Cons
  • Not as good as Nikon ED50, though cheaper-Nikon is also waterproof.
Looked through one of these 2 years ago but wasn't impressed.Last year tried a Nikon ED50-dearer but much better and waterproof.
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For Delta in Tripods & Heads
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Has lasted a good few years when others have fallen to bits
Cons
  • For me (with breathing problems) a bit on the heavy side when scope attached
Have now gone over to the carbon fibre Velbon equivalent, which is noticeably lighter, and has foam covered top parts to legs, hence more comfy when on shoulder. Downside is price.
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For 8x30 BT* Conquest in Medium & Compact Binoculars
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Very light, focus wheel not stiff,brilliant for the price
Cons
  • None after 12 months use.
Upgraded to the Zeiss about a year ago, from my old opticron 10x40's.Zeiss are lighter, brighter and much sharper focus with (for me) no apparent downside. Paid 349 at Cley Spy.
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