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  1. Alexis Powell

    Nikon ED50, still fragile?

    I could be solved but I don't know that it has been. I've seen scopes with the newer tripod socket/foot design that broke in half. --AP
  2. Alexis Powell

    Nikon ED50, still fragile?

    I've seen several units (but not my own!) break in the exact same manner. The internal plastic mounts for the screws are too small and brittle. As for protective coating, mine is completely covered in McNett (now Gear Aid) Camo Form, which is great for all scopes. I also put it in a neoprene...
  3. Alexis Powell

    Nikon ED50, still fragile?

    Yes, that problem was fixed a long while back. The (newer) design of the socket is different and more robust. I've had no trouble with mine, which I frequently carry on tripod. Still, the ED50 is more fragile than the other Fieldscopes. Another potential breakage point is for the back part of...
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