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  1. M

    773 vs. 663

    I do think ED adds something besides just more accurate color. Maybe its contrast which I find very important - I don't know and I can't prove it to you. As for the 881 - that has never been in the option category if you read my original post. 663 vs. 773
  2. M

    773 vs. 663

    Also I want something a bit rugged and yes weatherproof. I do not want something I feel I have to baby. Toss it in the back of the car and go.
  3. M

    773 vs. 663

    Ok so maybe brightness equates to aperature. But I don't understand that the implied ED is only important if your digiscoping holds or why I'm being told here that a non ED scope is as good as an ED one? I have the Swift Audubon's 8.5x44 in ED and I think they are much better for...
  4. M

    773 vs. 663

    My eyes are pretty bad, like 20 x 920 and at 53 I can use the extra light/brightness that ED gives you for sure. Not sure I'll get 700.00 more from the increase in aperature?
  5. M

    773 vs. 663

    I wanted to upgrade to an ed type scope from my old TSN 661. The place I shop lists the 663 (angled ED) for 899.00 and the 773 angled for 1599.00. I'm wondering - is the 773 worth an extra 700.00? On another thread someone mentioned that the 773 would allow me to get a better eyepiece and...
  6. M

    600ED v 660ED

    I thought the 773 had Flourite. Where I shop its 600.00 more than the 663 ED. So it makes sense to me that for 600.00 you get more than a 10mm increase in size? Ihave an old non ed 661 and want to upgrade to ed/flourite whatever :) thought maybe I'd go a little bigger maybe, not sure. I am...
  7. M

    Vixen Atrex vs. Vortex Diamondback vs. Leop

    I am looking for a compact bin with good eye relief to take kayak birdwatching. I have some nice expensive bins and will not risk them with my beginner kayaking skills plus I want something small so I will want to take them. My list right now is: Leopold Yosemite 6 x 30 20mm er 17 oz...
  8. M

    Problems with NEW Yosemite 6x30's??

    I personally wouldn't want to do all this messing about and might return them and try a different brand. I am considering these for kayaking and they are on my list because I need eye relief. Hope they work for me.
  9. M

    Hello from Michigan

    Hi Ray (oh my, same name as the lead on the new show Hung LOL) I'm new too and from Michigan tho I'm living in Ohio now. Lucky you!
  10. M

    Any birding by kaykers in the Dayton area?

    Looking for like minded birding by kayakers who may be in the Dayton OH area to go paddle/birdwatch with.
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