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Optical Clarity of Spotting Scopes
Yes, I have worn glasses for years (20/30 vision without them). My most recent eye test was 3 years ago (all was fine), so perhaps it's time I did something about that. The image is the same with both eyes. I should add that a photographer, I haven't noticed any issues when looking through my...- Dantanamo
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- Forum: Spotting Scopes & tripod/heads
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Optical Clarity of Spotting Scopes
Perhaps it does. I tend to get a headache after looking through the eyepiece for a minute or so, while focusing on different subjects.- Dantanamo
- Post #4
- Forum: Spotting Scopes & tripod/heads
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Optical Clarity of Spotting Scopes
I'm struggling to find a spotting scope that rivals the clarity of what I see when looking through binoculars. Yes, I know that the two are apples vs oranges, yet I wasn't expecting image quality to be so different between the two optical instruments. I don’t live near a store that offers...- Dantanamo
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- Forum: Spotting Scopes & tripod/heads
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Great Customer Service From Zeiss
Just had a very positive experience with the folks over at Zeiss (US facility). This June I purchased a demo pair of their 8x42 Victory SF bins (gray version) from an online store, Red Hawk Rifles. To make a long story shorter, the price was great ($1,614.00 US) but I noticed that there was a... -
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Classic Porro Comparision: Swarovski Habicht 8x30 vs. Nikon 8x30 E2?
Many thanks, Denco.- Dantanamo
- Post #3
- Forum: Binoculars
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Classic Porro Comparision: Swarovski Habicht 8x30 vs. Nikon 8x30 E2?
Anybody done a comparison between Swarovski's Habicht 8x30, and Nikon's 8x30 E2? I'm curious to know how these 2 porros compare to one another with regard to edge sharpness and CA, in particular. Love the size and classic look, yet I'm sure they have differing viewing characteristics.- Dantanamo
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- Forum: Binoculars
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Which Berylline Hummingbirds? - Northeastern Illinois, USA
Thank you, Nutcracker.- Dantanamo
- Post #3
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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Which Berylline Hummingbirds? - Northeastern Illinois, USA
Berylline Hummingbirds? - Northeastern Illinois, USA Hello, fellow bird-watching enthusiasts. We're located about 30 miles due north of Chicago, here in the US. My home made hummingbird feeder has been working nicely in the past couple of weeks to attract some feathered friends, and I'm...- Dantanamo
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- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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Hawks in Illinois - Novice Birder Here
"a piercing whistle" Without being at all experienced in bird watching (or listening), I would venture to say that describes the calls, to my very novice ears.- Dantanamo
- Post #13
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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Hawks in Illinois - Novice Birder Here
Yes, we had a shower shortly beforehand. And it's worth pointing out that I didn't ID the other birds as being the same, but made a hasty assumption due to the nearly identical calls of both the photographed bird, and another one nearby (but out of clear visual contact).- Dantanamo
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- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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Hawks in Illinois - Novice Birder Here
First off, I'm about as novice to birdwatching as they get. My 7 year-old daughter and I have been trying to attract birds into our yard recently, and our newly-constructed hummingbird feeder has finally begun to yield some results. (no pics yet) So today, I recalled that we have a small...- Dantanamo
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- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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How To Try, Before I Buy?
Bought 2 Pairs I decided to buy both the Zeiss 8x32 SF and HT from B&H photo to compare and then return either one or both. Called them first, and they have a 30-day return policy if you return them in the condition that you received them. Looking at -and through- both pairs today, I have a... -
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How To Try, Before I Buy?
After perusing this forum a few years ago, I couldn't quite justify the cost but had decided that (some day) a pair of Zeiss 8x32 FL binoculars would be just the ticket for my beginner-level bird watching and/or nature travel adventures. I did the research, read exhaustive reviews, opinions...