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    First day out with new scope

    Glad you love it. I'd like to look through one of those some time with that combo. Enjoy it. :t::t:
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    Travel Scope Advise - again

    We just received the second ED50 I mentioned and it's good. She likes the straight scope better so far and definitely likes the MC2 eyepiece with the twist up eyecup. So that leaves me using the ED50A which I just love. The views of the ducks today were stunning. I really would love to...
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    Travel Scope Advise - again

    Wow.. did I really write that much about the ED50? Guess I did. I think everyone who's into casual birding even at the house/property should have one. It should be right there in the corner mounted on a tripod for immediate use when opportunities present. This item is IMO a must have and...
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    Travel Scope Advise - again

    Seems to me the ED50 is the way if you buy wisely! I've commented on the Nikon ED50 in the past and after ~EXTENSIVE~ use, I shall comment on it again as some of you may be amused. Or not. It is my opinion that the fineness of this little wonder watcher can only best be experienced by...
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    What's the best binocular?

    The original link if anyone cares..... http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=42677
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    What's the best binocular?

    I came across a fellows post on birdforum regarding replacing his Nikon 7X35 E series. This is from ages ago back in 2005. It wouldn't let me reply so I thought I would copy and paste here one comment I found quite good and obviously much time was spent on the reply. And I quote below: So...
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    Sightron "Blue Sky" II 8x32

    I doubt most users would know a good one from a defective one. And I expect that holds for most optics scopes included. Add into that the users own eyesight limitations albeit due to faulty prescription contacts or glasses in many cases or uncorrected natural eyesight and I would imagine...
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    Diopter Adjustment

    I have issues with this too. And being a perfectionist by nature, I fool around quite a bit. Maybe more so in finding the perfect target for the diopter adjustment. I've tried all sorts of different things and I'm pretty happy with a "Bully Hill" cardboard wine in a box carton that I have...
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    Combatting stiction, Yosemite 8x30

    I posted about this once before and I believe you responded on that thread but have you considered trying Moly Dry Film Lube? I believe the Yosemites are considered waterproof/resistant and therefore they seemed to me on the tight side what little experience I had with them in the store trying...
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    Which set up with FS III

    I got an FSB-1 Nikon DS eyepiece adaptor which is for their coolpix line of cameras. I have a Panasonic DMC-FX01 6mp camera which I like very much and I modified the nikon adaptor to use this camera. The coolpix cameras are available on ebay but I noticed they seem to have various issues with...
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    Fieldscope ED50 or Vortex Razor 50 opinions?

    Someone a little higher in the thread claimed the Razor edges out the Nikon in terms of resolution/contrast/brightness etc.. I know you had a Nikon at one time because you mentioned it. How would you say they compare from memory? I still have the Nikon which was a gift. I love the image and...
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    Eagle Optics ranger 8x32 or sightron sii blue sky 8x32

    Heh, thanks for elaborating. I learned something I didn't realize but probably should have. Never underestimate Nikon. Which is actually "most" of what I own and usually great optics. Been away for quite awhile and just saw your response. Take care. 8-P
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    Eagle Optics ranger 8x32 or sightron sii blue sky 8x32

    Could you elaborate on how the Monarch is much better? FOV for one is narrow on that is it not? I have the Sightron's and they're a nice binoc for the money. I would say mine are more than 8x based on comparison with other 8X. They're surprisingly bright, surprisingly lite, easy to hold...
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    Manfrotto vs Desmond RC2 Quick Release Opinions

    Well, has anyone tried the Manfrotto RC2 quick release holders and plates? Have you had positive results? Recommend?
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    Loving my FS III 60ED

    If you do a search on "LookSharp" posts you can find more information. I read his posts about using a Bushnell 2.5X doubler on his fieldscope for a quick look at distant objects of interest when using fixed lenses on his FS82ED. He stated it works great on the FS's. I went on an immediate...
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    Nikon ED50A Eyepiece 24xW 30xW

    Having several scopes, I tend to use different ones for different purposes where they excel and IMO this little scope excels at scanning large open areas which I do a lot of. And for that the 16DS is ideal. It gives a fantastic[for a scope] wide view, excellent detail for the magnification...
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    Loving my FS III 60ED

    I use the doubler on my ED50, FS3ED and ZR82ED and find it works well enough with pretty much any eyepiece. On the two Nikon scopes, the MC1, 24DX, 30MC and 40DS are the ones I have. Yes you may lose some resolution and some brightness but it will make things bigger. I find it particularly...
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    Manfrotto vs Desmond RC2 Quick Release Opinions

    Well, as you all know, in optics land, it gets pretty tiresome indeed when you have multiple mounts and multiple optics unscrewing optics from mounts time and time again with each use and the time necessary has the object of interest gone most likely. LOL So hence the need to adapt all my...
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    Fieldscope ED50 or Vortex Razor 50 opinions?

    That's some very good information. Thank you. It does sound very nice and robust. It also looks about as heavy as a Nikon FS3ED. Based on opticrons website 36oz vs 38oz. I can see its well made. But so is the FS3 and that strikes me as quite heavy for the size/function. Do you feel...
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    Fieldscope ED50 or Vortex Razor 50 opinions?

    The opticron sounds interesting to me. I certainly looks better thought out. Can you post more of your impressions? Do you have the 16XDS or 20XWA for your ED50 or just the zoom? How do the optical qualities compare? I read the opticron wasn't on par with the ED50. But you have to be...
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    Fieldscope ED50 or Vortex Razor 50 opinions?

    I agree with you on the fixed eyepieces. Definitely. Unfortunately, the gf is all about using the zooms no matter which size scope. She wants to be able to motor right in on whatever she's looking at. Heck, I'm happy with mid power fixed and the doubler idea you turned me on to. Works a charm.
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    Fieldscope ED50 or Vortex Razor 50 opinions?

    I need to do some research on that GS52. Thanks LS for pointing it out. It has the twist eyecup. The pivot. Fixed lens available. The only real plus I see to the Razor, at this point, is the dual focus and possibly a better case setup than the Nikon, frankly. And possibly better optics...
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    Fieldscope ED50 or Vortex Razor 50 opinions?

    Why the discrepencies? LS: If I'm getting what you're saying the FSED50 would then have a 185 FOV at comparable 11X? vs the Razors 191ft? Comparing apples and apples?
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    Fieldscope ED50 or Vortex Razor 50 opinions?

    That opticron looks pretty sweet but I read the optics don't compare I think? Or no? I haven't looked in awhile. fwiw It has the twistup eyecup, the pivot but not the sun/weather shade it looks like. Fixed eyepieces. Hmmmm.
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    ED 50 users

    Those are some nice setups on the soft case and lens covers. Much better than oem case from Nikon!
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