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    What can the DSC-RX10 Mark II, III, IV do?

    That contribution is much appreciated ZD.. I hadn't considered the different planes of movement, across which it could be harder (understandably if the focal distance is changing dramatically) for some cameras than others in this regard. Thanks.
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    What can the DSC-RX10 Mark II, III, IV do?

    Dear community: From my research, it appears that the Mark III/IV has the quickest autofocus of any bridge camera, reportedly at .09 secs. Is this fast enough to capture a bird in flight? Does it have to be a big, slow bird at a close distance, or could it capture a warbler at 60...
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    Best Bridge Cameras available in 2021?

    Dear community, I've done a fair amount of looking and gathering on past posts about bridge cameras, and want to bring together much of that accumulated wisdom here. Keeping the topic narrowly focused on 'best bridge cameras' is what I'm hoping for here. And hoping to learn if there are some...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    I want to write this summary thank you, to wrap up this exchange that took place over a year ago. Although the conversation had wended its way to now me finally going into stores, and finding any way to get the models into my hands and in front of my eyes. I started doing that soon after this...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    I will do that.
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    That's helpful, Bill. I do wear glasses, and understand conceptually what eye-relief is, but don't know yet how to select for that. (I read reviews that say, 'X has excellent eye relief at 18mm...' but if you don't need 18mm of eye relief, its quite irrelevant, right?) I would guess my M5's...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    Andy, can you be more specific on your personal experience with various models/makes? One of the strengths of the posts people have been offering up is that they've shared concrete details about their personal experiences with certain bins. If you can offer that up, all the better for any...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    Great story about open-mindedness as it relates to bins, and your willingness to try things out. Much to your benefit, it sounds like. I held a pair of Conquests 8x32s yesterday, and found my fingers fighting with one another.. there wasn't enough room. That's really helpful info. for me...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    I do like my Monarch 5s, but I am also expecting a life altering (visual) event when I look through $2k glass/prism/coats.. as deeply as I'm into birding, having extra detail and greater depth of field would be an enormous addition. If I don't get that, I will be disappointed... but richer in...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    My thinking too, Kumar. The Festival is Oct 17-20th, and I spoke with someone who confirmed that starting at 12:00 noon on Friday the 18th, all the major venders (she didn't mention Nikon, and didn't know about Vortex) will be there. I will not, alas. My window of vacation doesn't cover that...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    These are wise and measured words, Kumar. And provide a useful critique of what I've been thinking as of late. Along with another user who messaged me privately who pointed out that testing different bins over time, in different conditions probably demands too much from our cognitive/powers of...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    That's what I'm hoping.. that alpha pairs will be just that.. and that the differences that they afford are appreciable from the less expensive pairs. I've reordered my thought process and planning as a result of these exchanges: I'm going to make sure I test out many brands both in the top and...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    Ha. But your experience may be very worthwhile (and may be irrelevant for me, because of ergonomics, eye width, whatever) so I'll take you up on it: what are your top 10 8x42s, top 10 10x42s, and top 5 7x42s and top 5 8x32s. Let's start there, and see what happens. After posting this, I'm...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    B&H is about as high end as you can get in the US... as I am only going for alpha-level glass, it's only the most reputable makers I'm considering. And since they have a quality return policy, I guess I will expect to use that when needed. Glad you came out from that rock... I hope it's not...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    Makes sense.. I guess I will learn more about that after I buy from the store and take it outside. I guess the ideal is to test them out in the field, while on birding trips.. but I don't have the ability to try the wide range of binos that I want, to do that.
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    Thanks, denco: It makes a lot of sense, that testing under store conditions is totally artificial, and won't work. That suggests the idea is to go to a store to examine ergonomics, balance, aesthetics, etc. of the model.. and then buy knowing you are protected by a great return policy. I think...
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    Shopping Advice - Best way to test out new binoculars?

    Hello all, I am about to embark on the fun adventure of going to a number of shops to try out a wide array of high end binoculars. I'll be trying over a dozen different kinds, from a number of different makers. Given the number of different variables involved in buying new bins, I wonder what...
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