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  1. idaho john

    Contrasting the Viper 8x32 HD with the Vortex 8x42 Diamondback

    Yesterday I took the Diamondback (8x42) and the Viper HD (8x32) and went birding after a recent snowstorm. They both did well - but I have noticed that the Diamondback has more pronounced discoloration (the only word that I can think of) towards the edge of the field and an apparent ring that...
  2. idaho john

    Panasonic Lumix dmc-g1...

    Does anyone on the forum know of an aftermarket book on the G1 that is a easier to understand? Something better organized - with specific examples. John
  3. idaho john

    Thrushes...

    is the Clement (et al) the only recent book on Thrushes (Turdidae)? John
  4. idaho john

    seeking opinions...

    Just getting into taking pics. Want to be able to take shots of Kestrels, large buteos and prairie falcons. Enjoy sparrows and other small birds as well. I am not confident of my ability to take shots of small birds (even large birds) on the wing. So on to the question: I have an...
  5. idaho john

    binoculars and my birding blind...

    At times I use my my car as a traveling bird blind. There is a park near by and I can take some water and some lunch and get some birding in. What evaded me until today (and forgive me if this has been covered before) is the impact of the windshield curvature and shading on optic performance...
  6. idaho john

    Raptor field guide wanted (and review too!)

    Raptor field guide review sought... I am looking for reviews and your experiences with using the following: Clark - A Field Guide to the Raptors of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa and Chapman - The Hobby The chances are good that I will never leave the continental US, but it does...
  7. idaho john

    Zeiss Conquest HD field experience...

    As the title says, I am interested in the performance of this binocular in the field. We have had a very good report by Absolut Beethoven with his impressions of the optic quality and his concern about the focus wheel and diopter adjustment (if I read his report correctly). We also have or...
  8. idaho john

    Your thoughts on...

    I spent the afternoon at a site that has both Prairie Falcons and American Kestrels. As the sun went down and evening came on I noticed a few things optically that I would like to hear from others about their experience. 1) When the prairie falcons flew towards the afternoon sun they took on...
  9. idaho john

    Well...

    Zeiss Victory FL T* 10x32...new to me. I have mortgaged my child's future (see my avatar - his name is Bill and he is just the bomb - a deaf Cocker who like everyone I work with, pays no attention to me when I speak, but he has a legitimate excuse - that's my kid), blown my work bonus, sold...
  10. idaho john

    vortex diamondback versus Kowa...

    Vortex Diamondback versus Kowa BD Some of you have been kind enough to follow along as I tried a set of Vortex Talons HD in 10x42 versus the Diamondback in 8x42. In those posts, I was disappointed in the performance of the Talon versus the Diamondback. The specifics are spelled out there. I...
  11. idaho john

    and...

    just wanted to say hello to the community. It may take me a while to get up and running and I may not end up posting that much, however I have been a casual birdwatcher since early childhood with a fascination for raptors - Kestrels, prairie falcons, red tail hawks and marsh hawks (Northern...
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