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    Upgrade a Pentax 65 scope?

    Thanks everyone for the feedback about eyepieces. Based on the responses, I’ve ordered a basic 23mm aspheric as BKoh suggested and after I manage a star test will purchase a higher quality fixed eyepiece, such as the UFF, the Morpheus, the DeLite or the Pentax XW. Using the scope a bit with the...
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    Comment by 'Gegriffith' in media 'Acorn Woodpecker.jpg'

    A new member visiting the gallery for the first time and, wow, this photo really stood out. Great to see one of my favorite woodpeckers in such an action shot!
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    Upgrade a Pentax 65 scope?

    Thanks for the detailed explanation and sharing when you find an eyepiece useful. Very helpful. OK. Sounds good. I’ll work on it. Thanks.
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    Upgrade a Pentax 65 scope?

    I haven’t done a star test and don’t have a high enough magnification e/p for the test according to the article I read in Sky at Night (How to star test a telescope). Sounds like a good idea though to test the optical quality of the scope. In any case I like the idea shared of trying the Baader...
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    Upgrade a Pentax 65 scope?

    Thanks, Joachim. Exactly the kind of feedback I’m looking for. Unfortunately, I do wear glasses, though I suppose taking them off while birding in locations where I am stationary is a possibility. If I do want that eye relief are there other options than the XW series? Also, how well can the 65...
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    Upgrade a Pentax 65 scope?

    Years back I bought my first scope, a Pentax 65 angled view (PF-65EDA). A budget-minded purchase, hoping to get a good quality scope at an entry-level price. I’ve enjoyed it greatly. It has definitely increased my ability to observe birds and I appreciate its smaller size and weight. Still, I’ve...
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    Hello from the Sierra Foothills, California

    After checking the forum for awhile decided to join and get the full benefits of an amazing birding community. Myself, I’m a recently retired teacher fascinated by the arrival and departure of birds locally and further afield. Not an advanced birder in any sense, but enjoy using eBird, going out...
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