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  1. Will K

    Comment by 'Will K' in media 'Lackey Moth caterpillars'

    Thanks for the ID!
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  2. Lackey Moth caterpillars

    Lackey Moth caterpillars

    Lackey Moth caterpillars
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    • Category: Invertebrates
  3. Will K

    Lizard ID? UK

    This lizard was seen on Shoreham beach, UK. I managed to take a picture though a pair of binoculars and a chain link fence. Should be an easy ID? Thanks
  4. Will K

    Swarovski eye candy...

    Anything specific, or was the view generally underwhelming? I’ve only tried a 95mm version.
  5. Will K

    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    I’m down to two binoculars at the moment. Perhaps they’re not the combo I would choose, but it’s what I’m working with. The NL 12x42 is good for pretty much everything, but I sometimes play around with a massive two year old Pentax 20x60. Been meaning to sell the Pentax for a while, but I’m...
  6. Will K

    Companion pair to NL pure 12x42

    I'm in the same situation, and have generally imagined myself buying another NL in 10x32. The part of my brain that wants to try something new is battling the part that says the NLs are about as good as could be expected, so why not just buy another?
  7. Will K

    Comment by 'Will K' in media 'Treecreeper'

    I've only seen these birds once, at a reserve in Scotland. Lovely!
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  8. Will K

    Leica APO Televid 82 - first impressions

    Yes, the hood rotates. That makes angled viewing easier, and i rarely keep it perfectly straight.
  9. Will K

    Leica APO Televid 82 - first impressions

    I’d still love to do a side by side comparison with all three. Maybe one day!
  10. Will K

    Swarovski eye candy...

    The look of those orange NLs is growing on me. I can't quite justify getting an orange 10x32 to go alongside the 12x42, but maybe one day.
  11. Will K

    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    For anyone who has £4400 to spare (I'll have to check down the back of my sofa cushions), the Zeiss 20x60 are down from £5700. https://www.parkcameras.com/shop/zeiss-20x60-image-stabilised-binocular-open-box_9777600kob
  12. Will K

    Binoculars w/ Glasses

    This might be over the stated budget, but the NL Pure works fantastically well with glasses, in my experience. That was one of the main reasons I got them.
  13. Will K

    New Swarovski product announcement in January 2024...?

    How about a second generation BTX module with adjustable zoom function? That would be cool to use at less than 30x, and at other mags without the extender.
  14. Will K

    Leica APO Televid 82 - first impressions

    I recently upgraded my spotting scope to a Leica APO Televid 82. I found a good deal on a used model online, and despite my conviction to wait until I’d had a chance to try it, I upgraded on the spur of the moment. Not the wisest move, for sure, but I felt like taking a risk. For the last year...
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    • Forum: Leica
  15. Will K

    ME 1.7x Converter - Image Quality

    Yeah, the Leica extender's potential performance is concerning. My plan is to find one in a shop, bring my scope, and ask to try it out first. If the drawbacks are obvious, I might rethink my options.
  16. Will K

    Why do Leicas have more CA than Swarovski or Zeiss?

    I've been using Leica for the first time this autumn, after replacing my Vortex Razor scope with a new APO Televid. Moving from the Razor to the Televid has vastly reduced the CA in my spotting scope experience, but a very slight effect is still there. I didn't see any CA when I first used the...
  17. Will K

    ME 1.7x Converter - Image Quality

    I'm considering getting the 1.8x extender for my Leica APO Televid. I'm curious to see how dark that gets in comparison with the Swarovski. The Leica is only 82mm, so it'll probably be rather noticeable. I expect that a ATX 115mm objective would be most forgiving for brightness retention.
  18. Will K

    new binocular wishes 2023

    My wish for 2024+: a second generation Swarovski ATX/BTX/STX system, with more reliability in the 115 and better build quality on the BTX and maybe a zoom capability too. That would make my next upgrade a no-brainier.
  19. Will K

    Binocular recommendations???

    My first serious binos were about £200 (Pentax and Vortex). When I tried some higher-price options, though, I soon accepted the idea of spending much more. Once you experience the expensive types and train your eyes to see the difference in light performance, AFOV, chromatic aberration, and...
  20. Will K

    Swarovski ATX 115 Review

    It is strange to see some reports of the 115 being out-classed by the smaller objective modules. I suppose the likelihood of aberrations is higher with the larger glass construct, given its unprecedented dimensions. Similar issues have been noted with the Kowa 99, I recall.
  21. Will K

    My First Leica

    It certainly doesn't have the standout features of the Zeiss and Swaro competitors at this price point. But the offer, combined with a curiosity about Leica glass, a reputation for generally good build quality and user experience, made me willing to give it a try. If I had another £2000 to...
  22. Will K

    My First Leica

    I am a glasses wearer, too, so eye placement is important. One of the big reasons I got the NLs was the ease of use with glasses.
  23. Will K

    My First Leica

    So I bought my first Leica! And, unusually, its an APO Televid 82. I've been looking to upgrade my scope for a few months now, and I recently came across a pretty good deal. A while ago I had a chance to check out the Swarovski ATX and the Zeiss Harpia (both in 95mm), and neither of them blew...
  24. Will K

    Spotting Scope Research: Swarovski, Zeiss and Leica

    Yes. My first test will be a side by side comparison. I'll probably use both for a week or so and then make a decision about which one to keep.
  25. Will K

    Spotting Scope Research: Swarovski, Zeiss and Leica

    I’ve just pulled the trigger on a Leica APO Televid 82. A spur of the moment thing, I’d say, were it not for all the procrastination. Although I still don’t have the funds to go the whole hog on something (e.g., ATX 115), it’s been a long year and I fancy something new. It’s an intriguing...
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