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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Recent content by z-ben

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    Warbler? South of Sweden 25 May 2024

    Sounds like Chiff Chaff contact call to me.
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    Problem with green coating of EL SV 8x32

    Perhaps these would be more suited for use around the house any room bar the kitchen.
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    Gitzo GHF2W compatible long plate

    I have a friend who is an engineer the hole in the scope foot for the anti-rotation pin was tapped out to take a flat head screw of the exact length and my scope is more secure than it has ever been and I keep it permanantly on a long arca swiss plate obviously care and accuracy are paramount...
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    TSN-99A questions / expectations

    If it was me it would already be on its way back I have a Ltd edition black 883 perfect in every way as it should be and so should yours at this price point dont put up with ANY faults return it. Do not wait for it to get worse.
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    Are there Red Kites near Stansted Airport?

    Kite can and do appear all over the country though they may not last too long in some areas especially areas where raptors are scarce.Often they are just passing through anyway. In the old days we used to go to see them in mid-Wales each spring usually it was great especially the Elan valley...
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    Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars

    Its rather a big leap to suggest that this biro entry means the serial numberrs are 2 years out because before someone gave it as present it might have sat in storage 2 years being sold or anything..
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    Older alpha vs newer mid-range scopes

    IMHO some older alpha scopes especially if they can be used with modern eyepieces would be comparable to new alpha scopes if you take into account things such as fluorite glass as opposed to ordainary glass with average coatings this however only shows in poor conditions ie when the light is...
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    Manfrotto/swiss arca adaptation

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    Manfrotto/swiss arca adaptation

    I got a friend to make an alloy plate to fit manfrotto 500ah took it to a local firm for powder coating. Any one doing this needs a second person to hold the head together for fitting it works very well but I still have a small belt wrapped around the scope foot in case of accidental quick...
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    New 10x42s wanted. But which ones?

    If you get the chance look thru some kowas (BD) 10 x 42 you should find them well within your budget and they seem light and bright not popular with some as they are made in China (to kowa standards) I was surprised by the view through the 6.5 x32 though I am now parting with em as since getting...
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    Zeiss Victory 7x42 FL internal check after 15 years of use?

    I would definitely have them checked by East Coast binocular if you can't trust an authorised Zeiss service (the only one in the UK.) who can you trust. If there is something they cannot do they will send them to Zeiss in Germany If you are unsure give Gary a ring it may not cost anything but...
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    iPhone 15 Pro Max adaptor for BTX

    These don't seem to be exported to Uk.
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    Digiscoping adapter(s) for Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra ?

    Could you not buy a phonescope ring and glue it to a normal phone case ? The best looking adapters all seem to be across the pond and made by people who don't export.
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    Original 823 eyepiece to 883 converter

    I have a converter that enables tsn 77 eypieces to be used on 82 series scopes it is unmarked but probably tce1 if anyone needs it pm me.
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    Age of Used Zeiss Victory SF 10 x 42

    By the way I sent them for service because there seemed to be a little play in the focus wheel they came back absolutely perfect. And free of charge.
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