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    I always regret selling my.......?

    I was recently searching for a thread from sometime earlier this year and noticed in the process of discussions how often the expression 'i always regret getting rid of my [INSERT HERE]' came up. The sale was often in response to a new, improved model and the desire to acquire it, only to find...
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    Eye relief, eye cups and 'Hovering Optics Technique'

    Some time back, when there was discussion a-plenty about the Nikon M7 8x30, glare, flare and other things, i experimented a lot with them. I tried those flared eye shields for a while to see what they did, and then started trying out different eye cup settings. Obviously, there was a degree of...
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    The tricky job of searching for tripods

    I was looking for some CF tripod legs to cover pleasant weather and overseas trips/travel, when a light rig is preferable - and what a task it's been, for the following reasons: 1. manufacturers changing their ranges seemingly extremely regularly 2. Very confusing and very long serial numbers...
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    Binoculars and driving....

    Not expecting this to be a 'thread' as such, but: I recently had to attend a speed awareness course (for when you've been a naughty boy regarding speed limits, but not bad enough to prosecute). The facilitator told a tale of an old chap who died at the wheel, having his hands crossed while...
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    The need for servicing of binoculars

    Having read somewhere that the gas (usually nitrogen) which assists in waterproofing/anti-fogging dissipates over time, i got to wondering about servicing of binoculars: if moving parts needed re-greasing periodically, or re-gassing should occur, and if so, how often. Obviously, if you have a...
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    The UK and optics prices

    I'm not sure where this idea goes, but i thought i'd do it anyway.... Just after the Brexit vote, my brother was due to go to Japan on a martial arts programme, and was complaining of the rapidly diminishing exchange rate, pound to yen. I had been considering the Kowa 883 package of body...
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    Kowa after-sales turn corner?

    I picked up the dreaded 'specks' in the 25-60 eyepiece (attached to an 883). It was well within guarantee, and decided that - as the piece alone costs over £600 - i would get it sorted. It went back to CleySpy in Norfolk (who were good enough to loan me an eyepiece for the duration) who returned...
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    Thumbs up for Zeiss UK service

    I have an old pair of Zeiss FL 8x32, bought second hand a few years ago. The eye cup on one barrel wouldn't extend, without unscrewing the whole eye cup mechanism. I threw the problem over to Zeiss' centre in Cambridge, and (after one 'reminder' email) received two new eyecups in the post...
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    BC2 Hide Clamp only - dimensions?

    I wondered if anyone knew the diameter of the BC2 hide clamp without the reducing sleeves? The Opticron info on the website doesn't mention this - only what it can be reduced to. The intended centre column is from a Viking TR100 tripod, which is around 28mm as far as i can tell. Any info...
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    Initial thoughts on the Carson Hookupz

    First let me set the context: I am not a photographer, or a digiscoper, and probably won't be anytime soon. However, i often go birding alone, and have the need for 'record shots.' This might be to convince a rarities committee of the presence of an odd migrant, or to make an i.d. later...
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    Experiment with Nikon M7 8x30

    Firstly, i've put this in the general bins category as the issues may apply to other small EP optics where users might have experienced problems. As context, various posters have in the past discussed the Nikon M7 8x30. Initially, there were reports of unpainted rings in early models, while...
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    What has the bins forum done for you?

    About 4 years ago, i had to replace my 18 year old Viking porros; these things happen. The world had turned, and in optics terms, i hadn't. So, i read online reviews and found this forum, after what was probably months, i bought the Mk1 Vanguard Endeavor 8.5x45, and was very pleased so to do...
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    Hi from the Suffolk/Norfolk border

    Hi - I live alongside the River Waveney which divides the two counties, and consider it one of God's personal favours that i should end up here. In the one or two 'dead months' for birds, the marshes and meadows are alive with dragons and damsels, which has become my latest 'sub-obsession'...
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