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    ATX95 vs 85

    Hi, I’ve been using the ATX95 for the last couple of years and have been toying with the idea of switching down to the 85 due to the weight of the 95. I have compared the 95 to the 85 but I’m really looking for opinions on longer term use of both sizes. What are the pro’s and con’s of switching...
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    Northern Cyprus

    Looking for information on birding spots in Northern Cyprus. I’m staying in the Ozanköy area and I’m mostly looking for spots that would produce a good/most selection of species. Any other helpful information I would be grateful. I have looked at the Kuskor website. Regards Gerard
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    Sibley guide

    Apart from cover, publisher and price can anybody tell me the difference between 'The Sibley guide to birds' and 'the Sibley North American bird guide' both second editions. Regards Gerard.
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    Leica service

    Recently I acquired a pair of Leica 8x20 ultravids br. The collimation was off plus the dipotre adjuster was damaged. The previous owner got a quote of over €300 from a camera shop to get them fixed. I thought I'd send them to Leica Germany to see what could be done so I downloaded the repair...
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    Cyprus field guide

    Hi, looking for recommendations on a field guide of the birds of Cyprus. I've seen a few for sale on Amazon and book depository but not sure if they are any good. Regards Gerard.
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    Another which?

    looking for a pair of bins for one of my in-laws. Price range £200-£300. They will mainly be used at the seaside i.e. looking out to sea,local beach,cliff faces etc. Must be waterproof,8x or 10x. I've seen a few bins(on the net) with specs that look alright so looking for other peoples...
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    Dba Vhd

    Had a chance to try an 8x42 pair of these bins at a local BTO conference on Saturday. As the optic stall was very busy I was unable to find out if they were a pre production/production pair. Although I only had them for a few minutes I have to say I was really impressed with the view. They were...
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    Opticron Guarantee

    Hi, I've sent a pair of Opticron Discoveries into Opticron for repair. The dioptre has become stuck and the bins are slightly out of collimation. I've received a quote from opticron for labour services. The binoculars are still under guarantee. If one of the Opticron reps or somebody on the...
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    Holiday

    Hi, Going to Cornwall next week for a family holiday. What are the chances of getting to see Cirl Bunting,Willow tit,Turtle dove,Dartford Warbler and Nightjar. Bearing in mind I will have to fit the birding around family duties. So a couple of hours here a couple of hours there. I'm staying...
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    Mist nets

    Hi, Browsing ebay I came across mist nets for sale. I thought you needed to have a license to purchase bird trapping items or am I mistaken. Regards Gerard.
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    Head flashlight recommendations

    Looking for head flashlight recommendations. Looking for small and lightweight. Thanks. Regards Gerard.
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    Trailcam recommendations

    Looking for trailcam recommendations. Regards Gerard.
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    Butterflies and moths of UK and Ireland ID app

    Is there a single ID app or separate apps that people would recommend for iPhone? Regards Gerard.
  14. squidge

    Nikon 13-40x mcII vs the 40x wide

    Just wondering if anybody has compared these two eyepieces. I currently use the 27x mcII on my ed50 but i'm looking for a bit more reach. I know the FOV is going to get narrower plus the image will darken but which of the two eyepieces gives the best view? Regards Gerard.
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    Swarovski extender?

    Just wondering would Swarovski introduce an extender the same as Leica have done for their scopes? Personally I would be very interested in one as I'm finding 50x on the wide eyepiece with the 80hd not enough mag in a lot of situations. I did have a 20-60x eyepiece but I found the view at 60x...
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    Swaro Atx metal

    Just wondering if Swaro Atx scopes are made from aluminium or magnesium? Regards Gerard.
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    Switching systems

    Hi, I'm thinking of switching camera systems from Nikon to M43. I was wondering if anybody else has done the same and what is their experience. I currently use a Nikon D7100 with 300 f4 and 1:4 tc. Ive been reading that Olympus are bringing out their own 300 f4 and tc. Anybody use the Olympus...
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    Cornwall birding sites book recommendation

    Looking for a book recommendation on birdwatching sites in Cornwall. Regards Gerard.
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    Fuji mirrorless

    Ive asked the same type of question on the Nikon forum but I was wondering how do the fuji mirrorless cameras autofocus compare to a Nikon D7100? Regards Gerard.
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    Nikon mirrorless

    Just wondering how the Nikon mirrorless(any model) autofocus compares to say a Nikon D7100. Both for still and moving subjects. Regards Gerard.
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    American bird guide app

    Hi, looking for recommendations for a north American bird guide app. Something along the lines of the Collins birdguide app. Regards Gerard.
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    Flashlight recommendations

    I didn't want to hijack the other flashlight thread so I'll start here. Looking for recommendations for a small/pocket size torch with good lumens and long lasting battery life. A torch that would be used along roads beside cliffs with no lighting to walking through woods. Regards Gerard.
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    Collins bird guide app

    Just downloaded the new app and I am very impressed so far. It is very user friendly with clear pics and easy to read Id descriptions. To expand the pictures touch the picture and a new page opens up. There you can expand the pictures by pinching. The app has call and song recordings. I have...
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    Politician and 'seagulls'

    Here is a link to a story I saw on the rte website concerning Senator Ned O'Sullivan and 'seagulls' Another top class politician concerned for Irelands wildlife. Oh wait..... http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0717/631366-seagulls/ Regards Gerard.
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    Binoculars for safari

    A friend has asked me to source her a pair of binoculars for a safari in Kenya. Having never been on safari I was wondering if an 8x would suit or 10x. Not sure how close you get to the animals. Looking for opinions. Regards Gerard.
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