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    ALS AJ05 20/40 microscope

    I am looking for a reasonably priced microscope for bugs, bees, hovers, spiders etc and wonder if anyone has any experience of this model from Anglian Lepidopterists Supplies? Many thanks
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    Fungi ID please

    Hi, Is this a branched oyster or something else? Many thanks Hugh
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    Fungi ID please

    Four from the North Norfolk for ID please. [ Many thanks Hugh
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    Best UK insect guide

    Wondered what folk would suggest as a good all round guide. Have plenty on butterflies, dragons and moths - now looking to extend my range. Thanks, Hugh
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    Butterfly sites near Bamburgh

    Hi all, I am staying in Bamburgh for a few days at the beginning of July. Am interested in nearby butterfly sites and the species I might find if anyone could help please? Many thanks, Hugh
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    Harrogate trip

    Hi all, Am in Harrogate for a couple of nights at the end of March. Wife will obviously be engaged in 'retail therapy'. I hope to get enough brownie points for a few hours birding in the locality. Any suggestions would be most welcome together with any wildlife bookshops. Many thanks, Hugh
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    Gulls of europe etc

    Is this book by Olsen and Larsson still the definitive work? I have some money burning a hole in my pocket and fancy an early Christmas present to myself. Comments much appreciated. Many thanks, Hugh
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    Lens protection

    Just a thought for your views. A friend has an expensive lens and found that a poor protective filter/skylight was affecting the quality of his pictures. I have a cheaper lens but am wondering if to keep my protective clear filter on or not. Wonder what most of you do? The lens are 300 amd...
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    SLR and Opticon ES 80 ED advice

    Hi all, Have been using my Lumix compact on this and am relatively pleased with it. The downside is lack of manual controls. I have a Canon 400D and am considering using this with a T mount and adaptor ie body straight to scope eyepiece (20x60) Does anyone have experience or comments about...
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    Advice on Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6IS USM

    Hi, Does anyone use this lens with a convertor? If so which convertor? Do you lose automatic focus with it? If so are there any problems with just using manual focus? Would appreciate any advice please. I have this lens and have an old Jessops 2x convertor which I used to use with my film...
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    Yellow Shell?

    Hi all, Is this a Yellow Shell or something else? In Lincs the other night. Thanks, Hugh
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    Small China Mark?

    Is this a Small china mark? Seen in daylight in Lincolnshire. Thanks, Hugh
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    Fairburn Ings July 2011

    Fairburn Ings July 2011
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    ID please

    http://www.birdforum.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=336556&stc=1&d=1310743298 Can anyone ID this please? New to moths and folk I know cant identify it tjough it looks like a tatty arches of sorts..... unless of course you know better. Many thanks, Hugh
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    Moth Check List?

    Having over half a century of birding and butter/ d'flying I am adding mothing to my eccentric activities ;) Are there any downloadable checklists available? I have them for my other interests and it is useful to recall what I have seen in the past. Please note I am NOT starting a UK400 Moth...
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    RSPB British Birds of Prey - opinions

    Wonder if anyone has any views on this. Hate to buy a book without seeing the contents and this one is cling filmed;) Is it a coffee table, beginners book or something more substantial? Thanks, Hugh
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    Canon 400D

    I have been offered a Canon 400 D at what I guess is a reasonable price. I would appreciate any comments from those of you who have or still use one. Also suggestions of a reasonably priced 300 + lens. Many thanks, Hugh
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 preferred setting

    Hi all, Guess some others may be using this.I have one with Opricron ES 80ED. Still very much a beginner at digi scoping so would appreciate advice on what settings others use given there aren't that many options. Was told to use macro setting and had moderate results. Recently was advised to...
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    Bird Voice Pen

    Hope this is the right place for this if not mods please move it. Out birding today met someone with a Bird Voice pen for bird song. Does anyone have any experience/comments on this and where it might be purchased? Didn't have chance to ask the chap which is why I am asking here. Many...
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    450d

    Hi, Am seriously considering the Canon 450D with 75-300mm lens. Finally moving on from my SLR film. Have a compact for digi scoping and ebjoy it. I know from reading through the posts on here that some of you are using, or have used the 450 and would welcome your opinion please. Many thanks...
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    Opticron UDCA

    Hi all, Hope someone can advise/comment please. Has anyone experience of these adaptors? I have heard they are fiddly but am running into problems regarding an adaptor. I have Opticron ES80 scope and LumixS7 digi camera. Was delighted when Opticron recently brought out a kit. Due to arthritis my...
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    Home made adaptor

    Hi, I seem to remember reading a post on home made adaptors for hand held digi scoping. Have spent ages trying to relocate it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Hugh
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    Equipment express

    Has anyone experience of this uk mail order firm as I am thinking of buying a camera from them? Many thanks, Hugh
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    Fuji Finepix F60 FD

    Hi all. Am still looking for a cheapish camera for digi scoping preferably hand held. Has anyone any experience of this Fuji model? It seems every time I find something suitable it is discontinued and don't really fancy the second hand route. Comments and sugestions would be much appreciated...
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    Best cheap cameras

    Hi all, I keep reading that cheap digi camers are good for digi scoping and that prices are falling yet when I search the forums or ask friends everyone seems to be using expensive kit. Does any one use cheaper cameras and what would folk recommend? It is for ES80ED scope Thanks, Hugh
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