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    Mid priced roofs

    Hi BF, Nephew is coming into town wants to bird Everglades in November with me, Any suggestion on a good mid priced water proof roof bin? He is 11. Budget 300 or 350 dollars? I think 8x32 would best because of the wide field might help him find the birds easier vs. narrow. Pentax, Swift...
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    Pelagic bird book for the eat coast USA?

    Pelagic bird book for the East coast USA? Hi BF I am taking a pelagic trip on the east coast around Virginia, can any one recommend a book that covers and helps identify pelagic birds for the east coast in the USA? Thanks, Carlos
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    Zeiss FL review

    Hi BF After 2 serious days with 3 bins around my neck I came to some great conclusions about the Zeiss FL 8x42 as well Nikon SE 8x32 and Nikon LXL 8x42. First, the view of the Zeiss Fl is very bright. Immediately on the FL I noticed that there was a slight blurry halo about 1/3 of the way in...
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    Zeiss FL test vs. Nikon LX, Nikon SE

    Hi BF, I will be conducting a test this weekend with three binoculars- the Zeiss FL 8x42 vs. The Nikon SE 8x32 and The Nikon 8x42 LXL. My wife got me the Nikon 8x42 LXL for my birthday but I have the opportunity to resell it (the weight difference for me is not enough to merit the LXL but the...
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    Swainson's Warbler/ Sibley?

    Hi BF, Looked at Sibley's Swainson's Warbler- I dont think the Swainson's really looks right in Sibley's book... At least the few I've seen don't look that light and clean. And yes I've heard it call and know it was a Swainson's. Not that Sibley's illustration isn't wonderful, but the bird...
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    Some new illustrations.

    Hi BF, Tell me what you think? Just started less than year ago. Thank you, Carlos
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    How do I post my images on BF?

    Hi BF, How do I post my images on BF? I have the images in a JPEG format and I am a MAC user? Thank you, Carlos
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    Vortex DLS, Habicht, Nikon SE, EL, Ultravid.

    Hi BF, I got to try my friends Leica Ultravid 8x42 and the Swarovski EL 8.5x42. I had the Venturer 8x42 LX with me. In the car the SE sat during a mild downpour. After it cleared the SE outperformed all. But the SE focus is slow for warblers and the SE can't get wet or at least I am not brave...
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    Faint diagonal line- What is it?

    Hi BF, I was comparing the Nikon LX and the LXL. I noticed that both bins have a faint diagonal line running through the eyepiece the only way for me to see the line is to point the eyepiece towards a light source and look through the objective. I move the bin around a little bit and then I see...
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    New Coatings for the New Nikon LXL?

    Hi, I called Nikon USA today and asked if there had been any changes in the LXL as far optics goes they said, "Yes." They said, "Nikon is using a few new types of coatings that should make the LXL seem a bit brighter and slightly sharper." I also contacted Eagle optics and one of their...
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    Zeiss 8x42FL small sweet spot or edge to edge sharpness

    Hi BF, Was surfing and ran across this about the new New Zeiss FL on B&H in NY, USA. Read below (from B&H): "The optics of the Victory T* FL series were created with elements of abnormal partial dispersion, a chunk of gobbledygook easily translating to the observer as the theoretical limit...
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    Nikon 8x32 compared to Nikon HG 8x42

    Nikon 8x32 SE compared to Nikon HG 8x42 Hi BF, Spent a week birding with my new 8x42 HG. Still no match to the 8x32 SE... Comparisons: - Color- SE is better, possibly more color neutral, more vibrant. HG color is wonderful but still lacks a little kick. - Sharpness- SE still outdoes the HG...
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    Old Nikon 8x42 HG- real Heavy! Bin strap?

    I just traded a friend for a while for my HG 8x32 for his HG8x42 both are in similar new condition. But he's right these things are so heavy... holy cow. But the view is amazing. It blows the 8x32 away. Does anyone recommend a bin strap or harness that I can buy in the US? It's a shame how...
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    DLS Stokes, Bushnell Elites, Leupold Golden Ring

    Hi BF, DLS Stokes, Bushnell Elites, Leupold Golden Ring- the new batch? Does this bin really need to exist at 900 dollars? Wouldn't most just save 300 or 400 dollars more and get the top notch FL / Ultravid/ HGL. Maybe? I've heard the Elite is nice, but still not close to the top. When...
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    7x42 Discoverer Bushnell or B&L?

    Hi BF, I remember reading somewhere about a new product from Bushnell called the Discoverer? It comes in 7x42? Anybody know? I read a review of B&L Discoverer 7x42 on BVD from 95- they trashed it. The new Discoverer suppossedly is phase coated? Why would they reissue a bin that was not so...
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    PENTAX 65 ED vs. PENTAX 80 ED

    Hi BF, Today I drove and drove to test the Pentax 65. They had a Pentax 65 ED with 28X WA (new model eyepiece- forgot the name) and Pentax 80 ED with SMC XL 20x - 60X. I put both side by side. By the way the Pentax 65 ED is the smallest "high end" optics scope I've ever seen. Very very small in...
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    Something like the Nikon SE?

    Hi BF, Recently stayed with a friend up north. He has woodcocks on his property. All I brought was my SE. Reason why is- now everytime I have anything else it's not raining and I miss the view of the SE. It was 20 minutes after 6- the sun was down the moon was glowing in the distance a...
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    30x WA w/ Nikon Fielscope 60mm ED or 38X WA Pentax 65 ED

    Hi BF Does anyone wants to shed some light on this: trying to decide which small all around scope to carry with me most of the time. I'm done for a while with monster 80's and zooms. I am always at around 30 x anyways. My two considerations are Nikon 30x WA w/ Nikon Fielscope 60mm ED or...
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    Birding vacation- Texas, Costa Rica, Arizona , etc.

    Hi BF, I know its a lot to ask but here it goes: I was interested in doing a trip to Costa Rica next year for about 5 to 7 days. Can anyone recommend how to go about this without spending 3000 dollars. Local Tours, Time of year? Places to stay? Also any info on birding in Texas, New Mexico...
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    Birding vacation Costa Rica, Texas, Arizona, etc.

    Hi BF, I know its a lot to ask but here it goes: I was interested in doing a trip to Costa Rica next year for about 5 to 7 days. Can anyone recommend how to go about this without spending 3000 dollars. Local Tours, Time of year? Places to stay? Also any info on birding in Texas, New Mexico...
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    Costa Rica, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas Birding tour visit info

    Hi BF, I know its a lot to ask but here it goes: I was intrested in doing a trip to Costa Rica next year for about 5 to 7 days. Can anyone recommend how to go about this without spending 3000 dollars. Local Tours, Time of year? Places to stay? Also any info on birding in Texas, New Mexico...
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    Pentax Optio MX4

    Hi Has anyone tried digiscoping with the Pentax Optio MX4? I think it is a digital camera as well as part video camera, not sure? Any info would help? I know it is a 4 megapixel camera. Thanks, Carlos
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    Newbie with 8x32 HG and SE

    Newbie with Nikon 8x32 HG and SE Hi BF. This is my first post. Sorry for the large amount of info. I have read what every one has said about the HG's and SE's. I love them both. But here is my problem- had trouble deciding in the store so I bought both the HG and the SE and have birded with...
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