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  1. pbjosh

    In praise of small scopes

    I'm sure that would be the case! Same for dedicated seawatchers. I have one "better scope" that is bigger / heavier, on a 128RC head and carbon legs. But it's going to get sold as I never use it. For my use (needs to be easy to travel with and easy to backpack and easy to carry), a smaller scope...
  2. pbjosh

    In praise of small scopes

    I don’t miss it at all. I am not a hardcore scope user but have found a good connection between the scope and plate, and a decent quality head with smooth motion, far more important than what type or brand or style of parts you have. For me the lightweight scope and light weight ball head work a...
  3. pbjosh

    In praise of small scopes

    Velbon Ultra 655 legs - they are aluminum and not the lightest in the world but high quality and sturdy for 4-section legs, and, crucially for me, one spin of the foot unlocks all 4 sections so that unlocking, extending, and relocking the leg requires three motions and is doable in 3-4 seconds...
  4. pbjosh

    In praise of small scopes

    Also a fan. I have a larger “better” scope that I rarely use, and just bought an Opticron MM4 and a sturdy travel tripod and compact ball head. The bigger scope will be sold at some point here, it just gathers dust… too heavy for travel, too cumbersome in the backpack / luggage, too heavy...
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