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    Tripod for Backpacking - Swaro 65 MM ATS

    Gentlemen - Thank you kindly for the advice. After some further study and price comparison, I have the following on the way from Amazon: Manfrotto 190CX3 Tripod Manfrotto 128RC Fluid Head VidPro TC-27 Padded Tripod Bag I'll report further after I've had this equipment in the field for a...
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    Rebate Denial

    Problem Solved The rebate check was received in today's mail. My thanks go to Jennifer Grandstaff of Zeiss for her assistance. Best regards, ELN.
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    Rebate Denial

    Moving To Resolution I today received an email from Jennifer Grandstaff of Zeiss North America Sports Optics Division. As suspected, the fault appears to lie with a third party contractor hired by Zeiss to administer the rebate program. Jennifer promises to make things right. With thanks to...
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    Tripod for Backpacking - Swaro 65 MM ATS

    Rick - Thank You Rick - Thanks for sharing your experiences with the Benro. That's just the sort of information I'm looking for. Option are good! Best regards, Ed.
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    Tripod for Backpacking - Swaro 65 MM ATS

    Thank You Brad Thanks Brad. I've been looking at the Manfrotto. I hadn't considered the Feisol. I will check into your suggestions. With best regards, Ed.
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    Tripod for Backpacking - Swaro 65 MM ATS

    Sir Horukuru - Yes, I read that thread before posting. It appears to be a viable option. I wonder if the 128RC Manfrotto head provides a more secure and readily attached/detached connection between scope and tripod. Thank you. ELN
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    Tripod for Backpacking - Swaro 65 MM ATS

    I have a Swarovski 65 MM ATS and am looking for a tripod that would be suitable for backpacking. My requirements: Weight must be minimal as the scope, tripod, and head will be carried in a backpack over long distances at high altitude. Collapsed size must be compact enough to fit comfortably...
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    Rebate Denial

    Thank you Thank you for the kind words and suggestions. I am in contact with Zeiss and am hopeful it will work itself out. As I mentioned in this thread: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=159153, the bins are awesome. I'm hoping Zeiss customer service will be of equal quality. With...
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    Rebate Denial

    Frustrated in Wyoming I bought 2 pair of Zeiss bins in 2009. My first rebate was paid promptly. The second was denied - injcorrectly. It appears Zeiss has outsourced the rebate process. My calls to the rebate center have not been returned. My email to Zeiss has not been returned. It's...
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    Rebate Denial

    If anyone from Zeiss participates here, I'd appreciate any help you could give with a denial of my rebate claim for a pair of 10X32 Victory T* FL bins. I've called the rebate center and emailed Zeiss customer service but, my messages have not been returned. Thank you and best regards. ELN
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    Greetings from New Member and Swarovski

    Swaro Customer Service Pays Off Thanks in great part to the customer service I received from Swarovski, I just bought a new Swarovski ATS 65 spotting scope. Cabelas is having a nice sale. My price was $1570...
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    New 10X32 T* FL - Lotutec Coating?

    I'd be proud to contribute to Zeiss' success. Please ask them to send me a small token of appreciation. I'm sure I can think of something..:t:
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    New 10X32 T* FL - Lotutec Coating?

    I got outside with the new bins for the first time this afternoon. They are clearly (pun intended), the best binoculars I've had the pleasure to use. I was able to discern some terrain detail on the peaks of the Wind River Range that I had never seen with my other binoculars. Although I...
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    New 10X32 T* FL - Lotutec Coating?

    I don't know, yet. I just put them in my "Badlands Vault Bino System": http://www.sagecreekoutfitters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=P7002&Category_Code=BDLDS. I've used the Badlands Vault for several months now. It does a great job keeping dirt, snow, etc. away from my...
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    New 10X32 T* FL - Lotutec Coating?

    Mr. Brocknroller - It's actually + 4 farenheit here at Lander, WY this morning. I take some masochistic pleasure in the 27 degree warm up from ten days ago. I'll "see" how the 10X32s perform outside later this morning. Mr. Capemay - I'll take a close look at the eyecups and the markings...
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    New 10X32 T* FL - Lotutec Coating?

    I today purchased my dream binoculars - the Zeiss 10X32 T* FL. The price was very good. How can I tell if these bins are Lotutec coated? The serial number is 3087765. Thank you very much and best regards from the Big Empty, ELN.
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    Greetings from New Member and Swarovski

    Thanks for the welcome. I'll try to participate more and lurk less. Best wishes for the holidays, Ed.
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    Greetings from New Member and Swarovski

    Good morning - Thank you for the highly informative forum. I finally registered after lurking for awhile. Although I haven't done much birding since high school, this is certainly the place to learn about binoculars and spotting scopes. I am here to add to the prior posts about Swarovski's...
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