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Kowa's new 50 mm scope
TSN-553 sharpness at 40-45X Hello to all, This is my first post regarding the TSN-553 scope. I just received my scope and I am happy except for the sharpness beyond the last dot on the focussing adjustment. At 40X up to 45X my scope isn't easy to focus and it is difficult to... -
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Kowa's new 50 mm scope
TSN-552 sharpness at 40-45X Hello to all, This is my first post regarding the TSN-553 scope. I just received my scope and I am happy except for the sharpness beyond the last dot on the focussing adjustment. At 40X up to 45X my scope isn't easy to focus and it is difficult to... -
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TSN-883 focal length
I'm using the the thumbscrew astro adaptor. The Pentax XW eyepieces don't come into focus at infinity. I inserted the focal extender the XW-14 and XW-20 come into focus at infinity. I haven't tried the XW-10 yet for lack of time and when the temperature is more clement... -
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TSN-883 focal length
TSN-883 with Pentax eyepieces. I purchased the scope with the TSN-11Z zoom eyepiece. The view is amazing.Later on I acquired the 1.6X extender which is nice, however the loss in light is noticeable. I decided to order the astropiece adaptor since my previous scope was a Pentax PF65ED AII. The... -
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TSN-883 focal length
This is the first time I'm posting a question regarding the Kowa TSN-883 scope. I would like to know the focal length of my scope. I purchased the Kowa 1 1/4 astro adaptor which will be used with Pentax XW-10-14 and 20 astro eyepieces. Any help appreciated, Bruno. -
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Question on Classics. What does the GA mean?
Hello, As stated previously G stands for Gummi = Rubber and A for Armieren = Armoured. Regards from Bruno -
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lotu-tec on Zeiss Victory : does it matter?
Lotutec coating... I own a non lotutec 8X42FL and a Lotutec 7X42FL. And I just purchased a 65mm diascope which has the Lotutec coating. In my opinion for the difference in price It's not worth it, but that's my opinion.. You can get some pretty good deal on the non Lotutec optics... -
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Diascopes made outside Germany ?
New Diascope 65mm I just received my new diascope 65mm. It has the lotutec coating. On the box there's a sticker with the serial/ model number and "Made in the Czech Republik". On the scope itself I didn't find any reference to the country where it was made or assembled !. On less recent... -
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PF65EDA vs PF65EDAII
PF65EDA sharpness above 30X I'll do some further observations with another PF65 and I will post my results. Regards from Bruno. -
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PF65EDA vs PF65EDAII
PF65EDA sharpness above 30X The eye pieces I use are the SMC Zoom EP and the fixed EP XW10. I also have the XW20 and XW14, the view is stunning with the latter two EP's and also with the SMC EP up to 30X. I had the chance to compare my current scope in the outdoors and I got pretty much the... -
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Diascopes made outside Germany ?
ZEISS 65MM Diascope I just ordered a Zeiss 65mm Diascope. I can't wait ! Thanks to all for your comments, Regards from Bruno. -
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PF65EDA vs PF65EDAII
PF65A vs PF65AII performance Your reply validates what I noticed when I tried the PF65AII in store. I noticed less CA, however I could not compare the perfomance at higher magnification since I was inside the store. Regards from bruno. -
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Carrying case for Victory 8x32
Carrying case for 8X32FL Kilian, The leather pouch for the defunct 8X32BGA classic would do the trick. However they're hard to find. Regards from Bruno. -
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PF65EDA vs PF65EDAII
Hello to all, I was wondering about the performance of the PF65AII at higher magnification. My PF65A scope seems to lack sharpness at 30X and higher. Did Pentax improve the last version of this scope ? Bruno. -
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Diascopes made outside Germany ?
ZEISS made outside Germany. Thanks for the information, My local Zeiss shop could not give me an answer. I guess this applies to the Diascopes with Lotutec. I'd like to take advantage of the price. the cost difference between Zeiss and the two others ( Leica... -
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Diascopes made outside Germany ?
I read somewhere on a thread that the diascopes are now made outside of Germany. Is this true ? Bruno. -
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Zeiss 7x42 fl $899
Bargain FL's New old stock ? I'm curious to know the first three numbers of the serial number. The reason I'm asking is because I have a pair of 8X42 FL's with serial number 287XXX which is the older edition. The texture of the older armour was shinier and the eye cups were bigger. The newer... -
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Different versions of the FL?
This is my first post on the forum so I'd like to say hello to everyone ! I own a pair of early production 8X42FL's. Serial nr 287XXXX. I compared them with the more recent production and found that mine had a harder and shinier armour. the eye cups were wider. I must admit that I... -
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Zeiss 7x42 B/GA -- what does GA mean
Answer to term GA Hello to all, This is the first time I post a message on this site although I've been reading the mail for over a year. The term GA stands for Gummi Armierung in german. the translation is rubber armouring as stated in a previous post... -
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Let's have a eyepiece roundup.
I have tried other eye pieces but my favourites are the XW10, XW14 and XW20. The only drawback is the weight. I sold my PF80ED and bought the PF65ED AN. I have no regrets. Bruno.