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    Athlon ares vs vortex viper in 65

    Hi folks, looking to get a spotting scope again. Was wondering at the two above models? The vortex viper seems to have a good rep and vortex is well represented in Australia. Than I heard the athlon ares was actually giving the vortex razor(!) a run for its money optics wise? Athlon has a...
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    Sub alpha but especially durable scopes

    Folks just wondering if there are any mid range brands particularly noted for durability and model longevity but below the alpha level price ranges. I am chasing a 65 or 80mm scope for the record. 1. I researched the celestron regal but ruled it out as checking the amazon reviews the eyepiece...
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    New pentax 65EDA-II eyepeice lock ring stuck.

    Bought it yesterday, had enjoyed the straight angled version in the past and always wanted the angled for easier viewing along with some casual stargazing. Got it home, was unable to loosen or move the eyepiece retention or lock ring, whatever its called . I called the store who are a camera...
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    Tripod for Pentax 65EDII

    Gents any entry level tripods recommended for the above scope. There is a dazzling array out there and I am trying to learn as much as possible to get started. My goals are I'd like something moderately stable for magnifications up to 45x but the ability to backpack it would be nice as well. Its...
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    Digiscoping magnification question

    Gents is part of the parcel of digiscoping the ability to augment the magnification capabilities of the scope. Like the digital zoom on a camera past its normal zoom does? I am on very uncertain ground using these terms as I am not a photography guy. But for those of us looking to occasionally...
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    Pentax 65ED11 and this camera?

    Looking to get a pentax 65EdII spotter and was thinking of trying some digiscoping. I don't know a lot about photography, and have only the following camera https://www.sony.com/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-hx50-hx50v Can the two operate compatibly? Should I get another...
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    pentax 65EDII or Pentax 80ED

    not an experienced user and looking to get one or the other. From my research(and annoying questions) pentax seems to fight out of their weight division and both of these things get good reviews. Budget would prefer the 65ED but I would consider saving longer to get the 80 and wondered the...
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    Mid level 80mm vs 60mm

    First excuse the typo for 800m lol BasicallyvI was looking to get something in 60mm-80mm, mid range price for some long range spotting. More being able to identify species than photography level images is the idea I am no expert and the three scopes I was looking at are Vortex diamond back...
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    Compact spotter under $400

    Hi, I was looking for an entry level spotter for beginner level bird watching, some star gazing and short range hiking. Considering the leuplod Sx-1 ventana 15-45 x 60 as it seems to be fairly compact, angled eyepiece, fog/water proof( essential where I am), has the leupold warranty and low/mid...
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    Fujinon 16x70

    I have the option of getting some of these cheap. I'll also use them for spotting game and astronomy. Wondered if any good for starting out birdwatching too?
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    65ED vs 65EDII

    Hi guys, newbie here with very newbie question. Have the option of getting a good deal on the 65ED but wondered if the EDII was vastly improved in any ways? I have been reading as much as I can about this size scope and seems to be the one that suits my price range.There isn't a lot on...
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