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  1. the_handy_andy

    lightweight bins

    I've started something with my new Opticron Countryman bins. My mum has taken a shine to them.......mainly because of the weight - 630g (22.2 oz). She has a pair of Swift Belmonts but she finds them too heavy to carry round (with case they are 1050g / 37 oz) so she is think about getting...
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    Which camera and scope for digiscoping - £1000 budget?

    Kevin to be completely pedantic its the 'Image Conversion Factor', I just use the phrase multiplication factor as an aid memoir e.g. EF equivalent = EF-S x 1.6 EF-S equivalent = EF x 1.6 Whatever format you are converting from you always multiply by 1.6...hence multiplication factor...
  3. the_handy_andy

    Which camera and scope for digiscoping - £1000 budget?

    The Canon EF-S mount is designed for the smaller APS-C sensors found on non-fullframe DSLRs. Therefore the applying the multiplication factor to a fullframe lens will give its APS-C equivalent focal length.
  4. the_handy_andy

    Which camera and scope for digiscoping - £1000 budget?

    and of course don't forget that the 70-300mm lens will be closer to a 112-480mm because of the multiplication factor due to the camera sensor being smaller than 35mm film....i.e. full frame. Unless of course the lens is an EF-S mount. Also don't forget to get a decent tripod.....I would...
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    final choice

    I've bitten the bullet and gone for the Countryman....I will probably do a review
  6. the_handy_andy

    Olympus Stylus/Mu 850SW clamp

    Where can I buy a clamp for an Olympus Stylus/Mu 850SW (790SW). I recently saw one at The Lodge, but no one in the shop knew anything about it. Thanks Andrew
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    final choice

    I can't get to Birdfair (also £10 + petrol.....I couldn't spend as much on the bins).......and I don't quite trust Digitalrev's small print (also I don't trust their calculations as import duty into the EU in calculated on the item cost PLUS delivery costs......their calculations are on item...
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    final choice

    Examples of my cheapies I have two 12x32 from Aldi (yes I can hear the laughing from here) cosmetically similar....one has aFOV of 84m the other is 76m!!! Some zoom bins also from Aldi (yes I can still hear you) and a pair of 16x50s.....which actually aren't too bad....angle of view isn't...
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    final choice

    I think I have spent enough time looking, I now just want to get something. Can I have your thoughts on buying one the following? Please Vortex Diamondback 09' 7x36, WT = 664g, CF = 1.8m, FOV = 8 deg, ER = 21mm, PC, £139 8x42, 714g. 1.37m, 8 deg, 18mm, PC, £155 9x36, 640g, 2m, 7 deg...
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    Explorer V Countryman

    Min focus isn't too important from what I've read QC is likely to be better with Japanese made bins The lighter the better wide eyepieces are better for me Tripod socket is a must!!! Colour isn't important Thanks again Pete:t: Andrew
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    Opticron Explorer 8x42

    thanks Pete:t:
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    Explorer V Countryman

    Hi is it worth spending an extra few quid (£24) to get the OASIS coatings? I've found the 8x42 Explorers for £150 and the Countryman for £174 (both inc p&p). Thanks Andrew
  13. the_handy_andy

    Opticron Explorer 8x42

    Can anyone tell me where the dioptre correction adjuster is on these bins? From the pics I've seen it doesn't look like its on the right-hand barrel. Ta Andrew
  14. the_handy_andy

    binocular shops in Shropshire

    So where are the binocular shops in Shropshire....excluding most Jessops (unless they have a good range of second hand gear)? I know that CJ Wildbird Foods sell a few pairs (Opticron and Swarovski), but they are a bit of a bugger to get to. And whist not in Shropshire Codsell and Wergs Garden...
  15. the_handy_andy

    Doh!!! The Outland LX review was in....

    Yes but they were reviewing sub £200 bins so of course they may not match up to swaros......its all about best bang for your buck. If you have £200 to spend, spending the whole lot may not get you the best product, the best product could be considerably less...........and that is the point.. Andrew
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