Dear All,
I have just introduced myself in the hello section.
We love to visit Pembrokeshire each year and enjoy looking at all the seabirds. We are also going to visit Skomer Island this year which really is a treat. When in Pembrokeshire our birding is generally in daytime conditions and perhaps but only sometimes in the early evening. Additionally, my wife also likes to watch the birds on the feeders in our garden (only around 15m away)
We have a pair of Opticron 10 x 42 wide angle binoculars that have proved useful but we are now looking to perhaps purchase a scope.
We are looking for impartial advice on what type and model of scope to purchase. We certainly like the Opticron binoculars we have bought and like the brand. We will need the scope to be mounted on a tripod that reduces down to a useable height of 40cm (for sitting on out kitchen table) but also to a standing height for use when out in Pembrokeshire.
We are looking for a scope with a zoom facility and an angled eyepiece. The scope will never be carried for more than 1Km (probably by me!) so I dont want to pay alot more for the scope and tripod to be ultra lightweight.
Of course budget always comes into play, We are looking to spend no more than £800 for the scope and tripod combined and would be happy to get something second hand (as long as reputable) or new.
Any advice would be very greatly appreciated.
Many thanks and Kind Regards
MV
I have just introduced myself in the hello section.
We love to visit Pembrokeshire each year and enjoy looking at all the seabirds. We are also going to visit Skomer Island this year which really is a treat. When in Pembrokeshire our birding is generally in daytime conditions and perhaps but only sometimes in the early evening. Additionally, my wife also likes to watch the birds on the feeders in our garden (only around 15m away)
We have a pair of Opticron 10 x 42 wide angle binoculars that have proved useful but we are now looking to perhaps purchase a scope.
We are looking for impartial advice on what type and model of scope to purchase. We certainly like the Opticron binoculars we have bought and like the brand. We will need the scope to be mounted on a tripod that reduces down to a useable height of 40cm (for sitting on out kitchen table) but also to a standing height for use when out in Pembrokeshire.
We are looking for a scope with a zoom facility and an angled eyepiece. The scope will never be carried for more than 1Km (probably by me!) so I dont want to pay alot more for the scope and tripod to be ultra lightweight.
Of course budget always comes into play, We are looking to spend no more than £800 for the scope and tripod combined and would be happy to get something second hand (as long as reputable) or new.
Any advice would be very greatly appreciated.
Many thanks and Kind Regards
MV