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    ATX 65 blue ring

    Hi all, I just bought a used ATX 65 and am trying it out for the first time right now. It is a drizzly, misty very overcast day and I am seeing a very distinct blue ring around the edge of the fov. I have seen this mentioned about Zeiss SF binos but it is a known thing for the ATX? Is it the...
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    ATX - can it be aged by serial number?

    Just bought a used ATX 65 and wondering if I can work out the date of manufacture. Thanks
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    Baader Hyperion zoom on ATS or ATM?

    Hi all, Anyone using or got an opinion on the Baader astro zoom on an ATS or ATM? Thanks
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    Swarovski harness for field pro attachments

    Hi, I just bought NL 8x32s. I prefer to use a harness to keep the weight off my neck. I have a Rick Young harness and an Optech one but I am wondering if it is worth buying the Swaro harness to use the field pro lugs rather than using adapters on the RY or Optech. What do you folk think...
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    ATS 80 and astro 1.25" eyepieces

    Hi all, I just found my APM Swarovski fit astro adapter that I thought I had lost. Are any of you fine folk using astro e/ps on APS/APMs? I'm wondering what's out there that works. Particularly for low mag wide fovs but also zooms as I find the wide field Swarovski 25-50x doesn't have enough...
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    Manfrotto shoulder brace with monopod and Nikon ED50

    Following on from discussion in the Olivon chest pad thread I bought a Manfrotto shoulder brace. It is almost all plastic but seems sturdy enough for what it does. I haven't tried it in the field yet, only indoors looking out a window but it is a great combination. The brace does a good job of...
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    8x30 Monarch M7+ eyerelief

    Hi, Is anyone using the Monarch M7+ 8x30 wearing eye glasses Do you ding the eye relief sufficient? Considering them for travel bins (nice and light and won't break the bank if lost or stolen) but the e/r is low. Thanks
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    ATC 17-40x56 underwhelming

    Hi all, I had a try of this scope today. I have to say I was really rather underwhelmed. Optically it was lovely to look through but I didn't want to buy it for three reasons. 1. I was surprised that although e/r is 20mm I still could not use the zoom comfortably over about 25xor so. No...
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    Shetland - best month for birding?

    Hi, I want to go to Shetland next year. Doe to work etc September may be the month that I can go. Is that a good month for birding? What would I likely see in September? If Septembers not all that exciting, what's the best month for birding? I don't just mean for chasing rare migrants. I'm...
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    Whichcar window mount?

    Hi everyone, Having never used a car window mount before, I am wondering which one is best. The Opticron looks the sturdiest to me judging from online photos. I am also wondering if one without a handle would be better given the restriction on movement/space in a car. The now discontinued...
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    Where can I have Swaro 25-50 zoom adapted for longer e/r?

    https://www.birdforum.net/threads/25-50x-improving-the-eyecup-for-eyeglasses-wearers.240748/#post-2545516 Hi all, Does anyone know anyone in the UK who can adapt the 25-50x Swaro zoom as described via the link above?
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    2005 ATS 80

    Hi all, What differences are there between an ATS 80 produced in 2005 and one produced now? I am basing the 2005 year on the serial number of a scope I just bought. Serial number starts 75. Thanks
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    When do first nightingales arrive in Sussex?

    Hi all, I have friends who want to hear them singing. Are they likely to be here as early as next weekend 8th April? Bit early I suspect. Thanks
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    When do first nightingales arrive in Sussex UK?

    I have friends who want to hear them singing. Are they likely to be here as early as next weekend 8th April? Bit early I suspect. Thanks
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    Nikon EDG 7x42 wandering diopter

    Hi everyone, I've noticed a bit of creep in the diopter of my EDG 7x42s and found this 10 year old thread Nikon EDG I diopter drift solution I was wondering if anyone has found any other fixes or if anyone had worked out exactly what causes the problem in the intervening decade. Any ideas...
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    Slik Delta from In-Focus

    Hi all, Is anyone using any of the Slik Delta carbon tripod models from In-Focus? I was settled on buying a Benro TMA27c but just found these Sliks on the In-Focus website and wondering what there like Thanks
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    Alternative to Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 mkii for insects

    Hi all, I have been getting interested in insects while out birding recently. I don't have any bins that focus closer than 2m so I'd like to get some that get down to at least 1m. The Papilio seem the obvious choice as they are light enough to take along with whatever bins and scope that I'm...
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    Maven C2 7x28

    Hi, As Maven have a reputation for conservative fov specs, I wonder if anyone can give an estimation on how much bigger than spec the fov might be on these. Thanks
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    How much improvement is the SDLv3 over the SDLv2?

    Hi, How much improvement is the SDLv3 over the SDLv2? I have recently been using the SDL v2 on a MM4 and really like it but I will consider buying the v3 if it sounds worthwhile. Thanks
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    Been trying out MM4 60 and SDL v2

    Hi all, I was using a secondhand MM4 with SDL v2 for several hours at the weekend. I also used the HDF 40809 and 40810. I have to say I am very impressed. I have owned many scopes, including several top notch ones over the years, including Swaro ATS65, Nikon ED78, and for the last couple of...
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    Anyone tried APM super zoom?

    Hi, Is anyone using or tried out the APM super zoom 7.7-15.4 mm eyepieces? There are two versions, one with a 1.25" fitting and one to fit the APM spotting scopes, which I think have a Swarovski ATS type fitting because they sell a spotter with Swaro 25-50 zoom. Impressively wide fov at 75*...
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    Leica retrovid 7x35 viable for use through British winter?

    Hi everyone, I've been reading with appreciation all the great info you have written about these bins but there's one question I haven't spotted an answer to. Is the Leica retrovid 7x35 viable for use as my only bins through British winter? I use mainly Ultravid plus 7x42s year round but...
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    Opticron e/p fov stats

    Hi and Happy New Year Does anyone know where I can find fov figures for opticron eyepieces. In particular for the MM4 60. Thanks and wishing us all a much improved year to come.
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    Cornwall in May

    Hi folks, I am spending a week in May in Cornwall and am wondering what the birding highlights might be then. I’ll be staying near Tintagel. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks
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    Davis and Sanford Magnum

    Hi all, following on from my post that included the Audubon The Birder tripod, I decide that I didn't want to pay the shipping costs from the US to try out an unseen tripod. But I have since picked up this Magnum from the auction site. It appears to be more or less the same tripod. Perhaps an...
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