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    Broken focusknob Swarovski EL, more people having this?

    A friend from Asia posted his broken focusknob on Facebook. He agreed that I post it here. I know two more birders who had the same and it also happened in warm, humid conditions. Are their more owners familiar with this problemen? Although I am sure swaro will solve this I wonder what could be...
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    R7 ideas for birds in flight and in low light situations

    I have my R7 with RF 100-400 now for about 5 weeks and every owner will confirm that it's a bargain in terms of AF, picture quality, battery life, weight, ease of use etc. Most of the pictures I see on BF are excellent but .... they should be: individual birds closer by, bigger raptors in...
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    Ethical optics brands

    Now you van choose whether you support optics brands who also aim at the hunting community or not: https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/technology/which-are-most-ethical-sports-optics-brands (Don't know if there is a better place on the forum tot post this?)
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    Kowa Genesis 8,5x44 (Prominar) well worth it

    As I could only find older threads I start this new one. Since a few hours I am the proud owner of a Kowa Genesis 8,5x44 and very, very happy with it. Finally, I must say! I have used my Swaro el 8,4x42 sv with great joy since 2012and I saw it as my ultimate birding binoculars. Before that I...
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    South Africa august 2014, Capetown and Kruger

    Planned as a long hoped for familytrip, it was easy to see many birds as well. Highlights around Capetown were Boulders Beach and the pelagic from there (YES YES YES), West Coast national park, Rooiels, Kirstenbosch and Hermanus for whales. We stayed in Milnerton. In Kruger we saw the Big 5 and...
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    Iobs for Iphone

    Maybe it's already known but I couldn't find it. I want to get your attention for the Iobs-app specially made for IPhone. it's an app to store your viewings immediatey with the exact place where you saw the bird. You can upload it to www.observation.org so all your sightings are stored away...
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    Nikon V1 with 70-300mm and TF1

    Hi all, I'm looking for an affordable camera to replace my Canon SX30is. I'm looking for a faster AF-camera (also to photograph birds in flight) and better resolution (sharpness). Als I need a good view finder and filming is a plus. Now I heard of the Nikon V1 with the 70-300mm lens and the...
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    Nikon EDG II 8x42 VS Swarovski SV 8,5x42

    And suddenly I have both the EDG II 8x42 AND the SW SV 8,5x42. I bought the latter brand new but below for what the reseller pays to SW! The shop I bought it from needed money and it is/was my intention to sell it and make a profit. But now I have the two of them I feel so blessed that I really...
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    Nikon EDG (II) 8x42, what's your opinion?

    Hello everybody, Since 2 weeks I am the proud owner of a Nikon EDG 8x42. I have posted a review in the "equipment reviews"- area because I am delighted with this model (the II as the I wasn't released in Europe). I see a lot of reviews on the 10x42 and the 8x32 but I couldn't find one on this...
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