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Nikon Fieldscope ED82 eyepiece (1 Viewer)
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Kevin Conville
yardbirder
You're going to get answers ranging all over the place. I suggest you search for other threads related to this as there is plenty.
I *may* have an EP or two to sell. Where is Cambridge? England, Massachusetts, or somewhere else?
I *may* have an EP or two to sell. Where is Cambridge? England, Massachusetts, or somewhere else?
jayman_1975
Well-known member
It depends on what you're looking for. If eye relief is the ultimate deciding factor then I don't think you can even consider a zoom eyepiece. That being the case, the fixed eyepieces are you best option.
Kevin Conville
yardbirder
I checked on the unmentionable auction site before this post and it looks as though there is a pretty good selection of EPs available from Japan, at least as it appears on the US site.
This might be the path of least resistance for you, I don't know for sure.
Any headway as to which EP(s) you're looking for?
If it matters to you, I like the 30xDS best
This might be the path of least resistance for you, I don't know for sure.
Any headway as to which EP(s) you're looking for?
If it matters to you, I like the 30xDS best
Hi
I think the 30X DS is the most favorable one to get.
At least when I put my EDII on Ebay I will get more then I need for the eye piece.
Thanks
Colin
I think the 30X DS is the most favorable one to get.
At least when I put my EDII on Ebay I will get more then I need for the eye piece.
Thanks
Colin
jayman_1975
Well-known member
I have the FSIII 60 ED and have the 24x DS and the 40x DS. The 24 definitely has more wow factor but the 40 still beats the zoom as far as brightness and FOV
Well I bought the 30x DS and its shows how pictures can be misleading in adverts. The size of the eyepiece is massive. Still managed to hit the eyepiece with glasses on. Used it today for the first time in the foggy conditions and I felt disappointed with the results.
I convinced myself that it was the wrong buy and should have gone for the zoom. Anyway while at Titchwell and the fog lifted I was amazed on how clear things actually turned out. The eyepiece was brilliant and I think I am convinced that it was the right buy.
Now the next issue is do I get the digiscope adapter and buy a cheap Nikon camera or get the adapter for my Samsung Note 2 and fit that to the scope?
I convinced myself that it was the wrong buy and should have gone for the zoom. Anyway while at Titchwell and the fog lifted I was amazed on how clear things actually turned out. The eyepiece was brilliant and I think I am convinced that it was the right buy.
Now the next issue is do I get the digiscope adapter and buy a cheap Nikon camera or get the adapter for my Samsung Note 2 and fit that to the scope?
Kevin Conville
yardbirder
Eyepieces get MUCH larger than the DS's. It's really not so large.
I suppose it would be one helluva EP to be able to see through fog! Relax, that EP is about as good as it gets.
