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Does BTX work at all in bird watching?
The other thing to say is that if the dealer is telling customers that the BTX does not work for birdwatching, that might have an effect on sales... -
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Does BTX work at all in bird watching?
I think the other thing that contributes to the seeming rarity of the BTX unit is that there was a big delay between the new-style telescopes being released (2012), and the BTX unit being available (2017). There will be a lot of people who bought the new-style telescopes in those first five... -
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Does BTX work at all in bird watching?
The BTX is absolutely the same in terms of how it is used compared to a scope with one eyepiece. Instead of having one eye scrunched up with nothing in front of it, you now have an ocular to look through. There is no ergonomic disadvantage, and in fact a pretty massive ergonomic advantage, in... -
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Britain's most prolific egg collector, reoffends again.
A Criminal Behaviour Order is essentially the court saying - ‘do this again and we will smash you’ - and so a 12 week suspended sentence is a very merciful sentence indeed. The courts usually treat breaches of protective orders extremely seriously (because in effect if you breach them, you are...- Birdister
- Post #53
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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Gitzo GHF2W compatible long plate
I have a spare Gitzo long plate that came with the GHFG1 fluid head - I think it is the GS5370LDR but I cannot guarantee it. I use the Swarovski balance rail so I don't need it. If you are still looking for one, PM me- Birdister
- Post #7
- Forum: Tripod and Heads
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Peregrine falcons sex and age? UK 21/04
If it is York minster, the resident male is thought to have been missing for the past few weeks.- Birdister
- Post #4
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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Baby S
I think there is a well-worn path when it comes to outsourcing. The product starts off being made in Europe, or America, and this generally results in a quality product and good after-sales support. The manufacturing is then outsourced, and perhaps that is used as a reason to keep prices stable... -
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Binoculars around £1000
https://www.aceoptics.co.uk/used-zeiss-8x42-fl.html My choice at that budget.- Birdister
- Post #32
- Forum: Binoculars
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Binoculars around £1000
The generosity of my mum on my 18th birthday was how I ended up with my first decent telescope. It was certainly a generous gift, but having since become a parent, I think it is true to say that an early interest in birdwatching correlates well with general life success, and so if my children...- Birdister
- Post #5
- Forum: Binoculars
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Tripod backpack? ( UK )
The balance rail has an Arca Swiss footplate that allows greater forward to rear adjustment for balancing purposes (e.g. when using a tripod head with an Arca Swiss attachment). It also provides a rest which helps support the rear of the scope. But it doesn't make the connection between the...- Birdister
- Post #23
- Forum: Tripod and Heads
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Tripod backpack? ( UK )
I always use my BTX 115 on a scope carrier and have had no issues so far (though experiences may vary). I would be wary of undoing the bayonet connection, which I think is what is being suggested, except in circumstances where I can be absolutely sure no rain or dust will land on the lenses. The...- Birdister
- Post #21
- Forum: Tripod and Heads
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VPA 2 VARIABLE PHONE ADAPTER
I managed to get a hold of one of these recently. I think is a fairly typical Swarovski product in that it combines thoughtful and effective design with a price which is very hard to justify. The VPA 2 unit and the BTX adaptor cost me over £200, which is a lot of money for a few hundred grams...