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    Domenica (Caribbean) Birding Info Needed

    DOMINICA (sorry for the mis-spelling.
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    Domenica (Caribbean) Birding Info Needed

    Well I'm back. Saw one of the parrot species, but not Imperial. Better luck next time. Nice forest at the Syndicate Nature Trail. Will take time to see the Imperial. Plan for a couple of tries. Hire a guide.
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    Domenica (Caribbean) Birding Info Needed

    Greetings All: I will be on this island in early March. I want to seen the endemic parrots. Can anybody recommend a good local birding guide for that purpose? Thanks in advance.
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    Mid-Range Priced Binocular Reccos

    I am sure all of you have, at one point or another, been asked by beginning birders for a recommendation of a binocular in the middle price range, US$250-450 or so. NOTE: Following the first few responses, I realized that my specified price range was unrealistic. Consequently, I have revised...
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    New Gitzo 2-way Head

    Any users yet? I too am looking forward to hear of people’s experiences and opinions of Gitzo’s new two way fluid head.
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    Head Opinions: Sirui VH-10 vs Gitzo GH1720

    I use my set-up for scoping. I may buy an Novagarde iphone bracket, but unlikely anything more substantial. I gather that the type/style of the quick release plate is not an especially significant issue.
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    Head Opinions: Sirui VH-10 vs Gitzo GH1720

    Thanks for the advice. It seems that the quick release plate issue is not especially important for people. By that I am referring to the Arca-Swiss type system vs. the Manfrotto system. It appears that only Gitzo (GH1720QR) provides an adapter for the A-S system. I also have determined that...
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    Head Opinions: Sirui VH-10 vs Gitzo GH1720

    Greetings All: Now that I have my new (used) Gitzo tripod (3541L) I need a new head. I use a Nikon 82ED scope. I have read as many of the relevant postings and have narrowed it down to these two heads. It seems that one significant difference is the ability of the Gitzo to be adapted to use...
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    Gitzo Tripod Operation Question

    John: Thanks. It's not a Systematic type, it's a Series 3 Mountaineer (has center column).
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    Gitzo Tripod Operation Question

    Greetings all. I just purchased a lightly used Gitzo 3541L tripod. I have yet to choose a new head so I am going to use my well-used Manfrotto 128RC taken from my previous tripod. I cannot determine how to secure the head on to the Gitzo after it has been threaded down. Are there set screws...
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    Which Gitzo CF tripod: 6ft birder with straight scope

    Folks, thanks. I have read that the center posts on Gitzo tripods are robust and do not add to vibrational issues. Does someone know how many inches (cm) the typical quality head adds to a tripod? Cheers.
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    Which Gitzo CF tripod: 6ft birder with straight scope

    Hello All: I am seeking a new tripod. I have read many postings. I recently realized that with my eye height (am 6'0" (183cm) tall) and my spotting scope (Nikon 82ED straight) that certain Gitzo's may not be tall enough, specifically those without a center column. My eye height is 67-68in...
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