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    NL Pure 8x32 vs 10x32

    Hello, my current kit consists of EL FP 8.5x42 and Kowa 883 spotting scope, and my wife and kids share a CL Companion 8x30. I'm looking to purchase a lighter pair of bino's for myself, and considering the NL Pure 8x32 or 10x32 with a head rest. My dealer is recommending I get 8 power, but I was...
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    Very high quality product, works easily and flawlessly. That being said, only a couple of months later I upgraded from an iPhone X to iPhone 12, and my plan was to keep the iPhone X just for digiscoping use. I quickly came to realize that my Apple Watch was no longer paired with the iPhone X, so...
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    Help picking new Swarovski binoculars

    Received my new CL Companion 8x30 B today.. thank you again everyone for your advise! My girls are happy, looking forward to taking these out.
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    Help picking new Swarovski binoculars

    Thank you! I placed an order for the CL Companion 8x30 last week, look forward to them arriving!
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    Help picking new Swarovski binoculars

    Can confirm with my EL 8.5x42 FP's. See here at 1:55 in this video:
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    Help picking new Swarovski binoculars

    Thank you all! I'm narrowing my choices between the CL 8x30 and EL 8x32 and presently leaning towards the EL.
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    Help picking new Swarovski binoculars

    Thank you all for your feedback! I'm leaning towards the CL Companion 8x30.
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    Help picking new Swarovski binoculars

    Hello! For birdwatching I currently own a Swarovski EL 8.5x42 FieldPro and Kowa 883 Spotting Scope. My wife and daughters often use an inexpensive Nikon Aculon T01 10x21, or share my binoculars. I'm looking to purchase an upgrade from the Nikon and I'm considering these models: CL Companion...
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    Hello from Vancouver!

    Thank you Clark, Kits and KC!
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    Hello from Vancouver!

    Hi Everyone, I’m rather new to the forums and began building my kit this past Fall based on lots of searching, reading and advice on these forums! My gear currently consists of Swarovski EL 8.5x42 binoculars, and Kowa 883, 25-60x, 1.6x extender, B+W 95mm filter, Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 tripod and...
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    Halloween Blue Moon

    Hi everyone, my first attempt at digiscoping! This was taken from my rooftop using a Kowa 883, 25-60x, 1.6x extender, B+W 95mm filter, Kowa TSN-IPX case and iPhone X. I used my Apple Watch as a remote shutter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    If I had to hazard a guess.. very small production runs, custom mold, requirements to maintain high tolerances, branding (Kowa/OtterBox), marketing costs, limited distributor network, small customer base for a very niche product, distributor/retail overhead. I don't disagree that the cost is...
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    Thank you all again for the advice! I ordered a Kowa/OtterBox phone case (TSN-IPX RP), along with a Kite Optics Viato backpack. I plan to use my Apple Watch as a remote shutter.
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    Looking good! What phone adapter are you using?
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    Thank you Joachim! I was worried for a moment that I might have the wrong plate. Have a wonderful day!
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    Great advice, thank you!
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    Thank you! My dealer carries Phone Skope, so I'll look at picking up an iPhone X phone adapter and a bluetooth shutter. What Manfrotto quick release plate would you recommend for this setup?
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    Hi Jerry, thank you so much for your thoughtful reply! I'm very much an amateur, capturing quick documentation. We have so many beautiful areas here around Vancouver, BC, and I'd love to capture these moments. The scope will be primarily used at the local lakes, dikes, and bird sanctuaries. I...
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    Digiscoping with Kowa 883

    Hi Everyone, my first post to this forum! I've just placed an order with a distributor for a new Kowa 883 spotting scope. The components I've ordered are: - Kowa TSN-883 Kowa 88mm Spotting Scope Angled - Kowa TE-11WZ Kowa 25-60x eyepiece for TSN-880/770 Series - Kowa TSN-EX16 Kowa 1.6x Eyepiece...
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