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    Better but smaller options than the Nikon Monarch 60/82ED that can reach 60X?

    Thanks for the comment, John, last year I was fortunate to see three spoonies at two different sites. Hope we get good luck again this year. Frankly I am still not sure how much it increases a wow factor from 48x to 60x in real life. Sometimes it is great to have extra 25% bigger image but...
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    How do other alphas compare to the Swarovski EL 8.5x42 and Zeiss Victory 8x25 Combo?

    I forgot to add the Ultravid 8x32 into the list as well. I have never tried these ones. Is it worth going after the newer version or do the old ones still be just fine?
  3. Passakorn

    Better but smaller options than the Nikon Monarch 60/82ED that can reach 60X?

    Hello there, Now I am using both Nikon Monarch (current model) 60ED (straight) and 82ED (angle) scopes with the 20-60X eyepiece. The image from both of them is great. The problem I have is that the 82ED is getting heavy and too big for a casual trip if the main purpose is not bird-watching. I...
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    How do other alphas compare to the Swarovski EL 8.5x42 and Zeiss Victory 8x25 Combo?

    Hello there, Now I have the Swarovski EL 8.5x42 and Zeiss Victory 8x25. So far I like the combo a lot. But when I did the bird photography in the field, the EL8x42 started to get heavy and the 8x25 was too small and uncomfortable for a long time use (especially short eyecups). So I am looking...
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    Are there any users of both Zeiss SFL 8x30 and VP 8x25 that can comment on how they compare?

    Hello there, I have an EL 8.5x42 and Zeiss VP 8x25. Due to the size of the ELs, I carry VP 8x25 almost all the time except for serious bird watching. I like the size and weight and image quality of the VPs but hate the eye placement. Today I play with the Nikon Monarch 7 (older model) 8x30 and...
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    Any sub-alpha 30-32mm class binoculars that still feel like an alpha ones?

    I had a real test yesterday, using the Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25 to spot the Spoonie among several hundred of other sandpipers. Although they are perfectly fine for scanning when aiming them and trying to get detail out of the targets, stability is not good enough for me (I am not wearing...
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    How to choose a tripod’s height for a straight spotting scope?

    I did have a real test for the 60EDS in this trip. As most birds are lower than me so a straight scope works just fine. The plus is that my eyes are in the same alignment with the camera so it is good. Also, good position when sitting as well. Just missing the 82ED a bit as it has slightly...
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    How to choose a tripod’s height for a straight spotting scope?

    John mentioned Spoonie made me itching and wanted to find one. Yesterday I spent 5 hours scanning hundreds of sandpipers in the area with no luck. Just right before I packed it up, it showed up. At 3 pm the heat was still bad and it is about 50m away so this is the best what I could do (Canon R7...
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    How to choose a tripod’s height for a straight spotting scope?

    I got the straight model because it is on sale at cheaper price than the angled model. I intend to keep it at least for now until I find an angled model with comparable cost. I notice there are many users of the straight model in this forum and I am wondering how they use it comfortable for the...
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    How to choose a tripod’s height for a straight spotting scope?

    Here is my current setup. I try using the longer plate as John suggested. The center column as to extend all the way. Looking have to look for a new tripod.
  11. Passakorn

    How to choose a tripod’s height for a straight spotting scope?

    Thanks very much for the guidelines. For the Spoonie, we start to see some of them close to Bangkok and I am thinking about going there too. Here in Thailand a lot of birds related activities are related to bird photography which creates a lot of complications, for example, we expected to be in...
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    How to choose a tripod’s height for a straight spotting scope?

    I just got the Nikon Monarch 60EDS scope (with 20-60x EP). It is a straight model. I am about 6 feet tall. Now I am using it with a tripod with extendable center column. As the 60EDS‘ foot is towards the front, I notice that the ocular end position can vary (up/down) a lot when I adjust the...
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    Any sub-alpha 30-32mm class binoculars that still feel like an alpha ones?

    In the end I get a Zeiss Victory pocket 8x25 and I can report happily that I am happy for both the pocket and EL8.5x44. The pocket is small but when I hold it and hug both hands together it is stable enough for me. Also even though I have to put my eyes a bit away from the eye cups, as the...
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    Do the owners of both Zeiss SF and Swarovski EL/NL feel they are uncomfortable for the different color cast?

    Eventually I get a Zeiss Victory pocket 8x25 and I can happily report that I have no problem switching back and forth between the pocket and EL8.5x44. So happy ending for me. Thank you so much for all of the comments.
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    Do the owners of both Zeiss SF and Swarovski EL/NL feel they are uncomfortable for the different color cast?

    Hello there, Now I have EL8.5x42 and thinking of getting 8x32 for a weight saver during a long trip. As NL8x32 is a bit too expensive and the EL8x32 has been discontinued, it makes me wonder about the Zeiss SF 8x32. I notice that the SF has a greenish hue due to their coating. I am wondering...
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