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My first alpha binoculars
Hi, I’m about to take a big leap and invest in my first pair of alpha bins. I’m not going to ask what model or make is the best, this versus that or the like. I know it’s subjective and the best thing to do is try them out in reality; which I will do in the near future. I’ve narrowed my...- Hampus
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- alpha binoculars leica swarovski
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- Forum: Binoculars
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Which spotting scope should I buy from this list (lowest prices found listed)
I have a habit of overanalyzing everything I buy and I'm on day 3 of researching this, so please help me choose from this list! Listed the lowest prices I could find (new/unused) Vortex razor 16-48x65 (gen 1) ~$650 pre-tax Vortex razor 22-48x65 (gen 2) $999 pre-tax Vortex razor 20-60x85 (gen...- Lavos
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- kowa leica spotting scope swarovski vortex
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- Forum: Spotting Scopes & tripod/heads
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Wanted: Leica APO Televid 77 eye-cup
Hi everyone, During a birding trip, we lost the eye-cup of our Televid 77. The eye-piece was already loose and a bit broken and Leica could not fix it, so we bought a new scope. However, the old Televid 77 has lots of sentimental value for my husband. So I am looking for a second hand eye...- Korbetta74
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- eye-cups eye-piece leica scope
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- Forum: Leica
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Watching the trees with these today!
- Isthatascratch?
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- leica meopta swarovski
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- Forum: Swarovski
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Tripod/head recommendations for Leica Televid 77
Recently bought my first 'decent' 'scope, a second-hand angled Leica APO Televid 77, and need to buy a good tripod to support it. As it's a popular scope, I wondered if folks here had suggestions as to tripod/head combinations which have worked well with the Televid 77 in the past. I am 6'2"...- phototroph
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- leica leica apo 77 tripod tripod head tripod plate
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- Forum: Tripod and Heads
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Leica date of manufacture by serial number
Hello All, Can someone advise/point me how to know the date of manufacture of Leica binoculars by serial number, please. I am considering to buy used one. Thanks -
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how to open the oculair of a trinovid 8x20 BC
helo, I have a problem with my binoculairs, the lock screws of the focusing system are loose I think I have to open the oculair, but ...how to?... does have any body an idea how to open the binoculairs. or does anybody have a repair manual.. thanks in advance! Arnoud (from holland.)- arnoudbakker
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- 8x20 leica leitz repair repair trinovid trinovid
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- Forum: Leica
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Leica Trinovid BN diopter problem
Hi all - new to the forum here, I recently purchased a pair of new-old-stock Leica Trinovid BN 10x32s which look to be in great working order except for the diopter dial, which shows the incorrect setting on the disc. I normally use a 0 setting, but in this case, when the dial is set to 0... -
Trinovid 8x20 BCA vs Ultravid 8x20 BR
For a very long time I wanted to make this comparison, but I never had the opportunity to look through Ultravid next to Trinovid. My samples are new generations, benefiting from the latest coatings. Design and exterior finishes Trinovid, in my opinion, has a more mature and pleasant design... -
Leica Ultravid 8x20 dissection (The beauty)
I found Ultravid 8x20 BR at a good price and I couldn't resist. I tested it for a while and now I will share my Ultravid impressions and images with you. (I will make soon a detailed comparison between Ultravid 8x20 and Trinovid 8x20) Mechanical presentation Ultravid eyepieces covers fit... -
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Is Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD-Plus still a good deal in 2023 ?
Hello Birders, I am new to birding.. really fascinated with these amazing creation and ways to see them. Looking for a good quality binocular for this, for which I need your expert opinion. Is Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD-Plus still a good option in 2023 for bird watching or it is too old and... -
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Leica Trinovid 10x42 BA (999xxx) light reflections when looking through in daylight
Hello, I am new to this forum and am impressed at the wealth of information available here. I've just bought a pair of great looking Trinovids 10x42 BA (serial 999xxx from 1989 I think) and I need your advice about an issue with light reflections when using the binoculars in daylight. There... -
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Hello from India
Hello everyone. I am delighted to join this forum. I first of all would like to thank the awesome guys who started this forum. The wealth of information that one can find here is unbelievable. So lots of respect for the people who started with this. I have not yet started bird watching as of...- Goldentouch80
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- leica
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- Forum: Say Hello
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Leica Trinovid 10x50 BA dimmer than a Swarovski EL 8x32 SV?
Under what circumstances would a 10x50 be dimmer than a 8x32? Background: I had the chance to buy a Leica Trinovid 10x50 BA. Optics clean, no fungus or hazing. Cosmetically excellent. I adjusted the diopter and looked. Sharp in-focus image, CA mild but visible. Then I used my Swarovski EL 8x32... -
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Servicing Leitz
Good evening. My wife and I have a pair of Leitz Trinovid 7x42B Serial no. 730881 and Leitz (Leica) Trinovid 10x42BA Serial no. 1136642. We currently live in Dundee, Scotland. Can anyone recommend where we can get these serviced? I am prepared to send then to Leica Germany if necessary. Also, I...- DouglasTaylor
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- leica leitz service
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- Forum: Leica
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Which is a better deal for $600
Greetings from WA State, USA. I have a chance to buy one or the other paces of hardware for bird watching. Both feel like very decent deals. I'm not sure which might be most benfitical for viewing birds, any pros, cons or trade offs. I've been hoping to view birds at a distance. I've been...- nwbreeze
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- binoculars leica spotting scope zeiss
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- Forum: Binoculars
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David and Goliath
APM 28x110 vs Leica Trinovid 8x20 BCA My biggest binoculars and my smallest binoculars ... make a good team!- dorubird
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- 28x110 8x20 apm leica trinovid
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Another Leica Service Experience...
Hello all. I have lurked around Birdforum for years now but have never felt compelled to add my two cents to any one thing. However, after dealing with Leica and their service department yesterday I can officially say that I feel compelled. Sadly, it is because of such a negative and bad... -
male Masked Duck in rain!
rare visitor to the US, this male Masked Duck has been thrilling visitors over the past month or so at Viera Wetlands in Florida. The bird was digiscoped through a Leica APO Televid 82 mm spotting scope with a D-Lux 4 camera and mated adapter on February 1, 2010. ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/250th sec...- Jeff Bouton
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- digiscoped digiscoping florida leica televid
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- Category: North America
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Steller's Jay
- Jeff Bouton
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- bird digiscoped jay leica stellers
- Comments: 4
- Category: North America