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  1. Darkus_Markus

    Velbon PH-157Q head maintenance...

    My used and abused Velbon head no longer wants to pan (tilt still works fine) Wondering if there's a way to dismantle and re-grease the bearings ? (assuming it's made like that) Has anyone ever had any luck with something like this ? Any help much appreciated.
  2. Darkus_Markus

    What am I doing wrong ? RX10IV sharpness

    Hello there, I'm certainly no photography expert and while the RX10 is still pretty new to me I'm often happy with the results I get. However, I've had a few cases recently where when photographing a seemingly 'easy' subject the results don't seem that great. Take the attached Slav grebe for...
  3. Darkus_Markus

    Red-Throated Divers...

    Hi All, I had a thread on here asking advice for viewing BTD's back in Jan last year (a big thanks to all those who responded.) Since then I've had some fantastic views. In the search for BTD's I've had some great views of GND and RTD but they were always rather fleeting. With that in mind I...
  4. Darkus_Markus

    Mallorca Advice please...

    Hello, I'm travelling to the island for a week on Saturday, staying in Palma. Alas I won't be able to devote too much time to birding, but will have a car. Just wondered if people could recommend some spots for Black-winged stilts and Woodchat Shrike ? Or any must visit places (bird wise)? I...
  5. Darkus_Markus

    Longer lens or larger sensor ?...

    Currently using an Fz330 which generally performs pretty well. Though I find a lot of issues with images being out of focus, as such I'm considering an upgrade to either a Nikon p900 or a Sony RX10 iii (any other recommendations considered) My question is exemplified by looking at the attached...
  6. Darkus_Markus

    PhoneSkope Lollipop UA

    Anyone had any experience with this one ? I have an Otterbox case for my phone so am looking for a Universal Apapter to save changing cases all the time, the Swarovski UA looks pretty good but is currently out of my price range. The Lollipop still seems extremely expensive for what it is, but...
  7. Darkus_Markus

    Wood Warbler in Scotland...

    I'm going to be travelling through Aviemore and Assynt over the coming weeks, and wondered if anyone had any good spots for observing / hearing Wood Warbler ? I believe the woods near Loch An Eilein can be good, any other spots much appreciated. Thanks
  8. Darkus_Markus

    Upgrade from Nikon ED series...

    I own the Nikon ED50 and ED82 and think they're both great. Critically though there's two things I don't like... ED50 - lack of clarity and detail as it's a smaller objective scope. ED82 - Size and weight, especially when coupled with a sturdy tripod. I use the 27x and 30x DS eyepieces most...
  9. Darkus_Markus

    Carbon damaged ?

    Hello, Just received a carbon Manfrotto 055 tripod and noticed the center column screw seemed to be very tight. After removing the column I've noticed it has a depression from where it was being held (picture attached). It doesn't appear to be split or cracked, but having no experience of...
  10. Darkus_Markus

    Birding on the island of Elba...

    Hello, Does anyone have any experience birding on Elba or information to the kind of species found on there ? I'm going for a week in July and am hoping to find a Red-backed shrike. Any help much appreciated. Thanks
  11. Darkus_Markus

    Birding tour recommendations ?

    Hello, Just wondering if people would mind recommending tour guides / companies for a long weekend / week long trip of the highlands. Ideally starting in the Cairngorm's area. Inverness, and further afield like Uist etc could also be considerations but obviously push the price of a holiday up...
  12. Darkus_Markus

    Black Throated Divers

    Hello, It’s an ambition of mine to see a summer plumage Black Throated Diver this year. I live in London, and noticed there was one at Abberton Reservoir last May. I realise that there’s always a possibility of seeing one down here in the south but that’s always going to be quite a random...
  13. Darkus_Markus

    Anyone using a Velbon Sherpa 200R ?

    I received one via mail order and have a question about locking the lever for the quick release plate. The instructions are written in some strange in English so thought I'd check on here. The lever has quite a nice snap closing action when the plate is pressed into it. However it doesn't...
  14. Darkus_Markus

    Third party eyepiece covers...

    Hello, Can anyone recommend reasonably priced replacement eyepiece covers that go on top of the rubber eye cup to keep the dust out ? Sorry for the ridiculously long sentence, I can't think what they're called eyecup dust caps ? I'm using varying Nikon sizes but have lost 2 already this...
  15. Darkus_Markus

    Haslemere Birding

    Hello, I've got a last minute trip to Haslemere (Abbots Worthy) at the weekend. Just wondered if any forum members had any hot spot tips for the area ? Thanks
  16. Darkus_Markus

    Birding Bornholm

    Hello, I'll be visiting Bornholm (based in Rønne) for the last week of September. Any birding hotspot recommendations would be greatly appreciated, I'll be hiring a car so should be able to get around. Thanks Mark
  17. Darkus_Markus

    Farne's Puffins in late August ?

    Hello, I'm going to be in the Seahouses area on the August bank holiday. I'd love to see some Puffin's but do forum members think that will be too late in the season to see any ? Thanks
  18. Darkus_Markus

    Tripod for Nikon ED82 ?

    Hello, I've recently purchased a used ED82, with a budget of around £150 (ideally less) I just wondered what you guys would recommend tripod wise ? The primary use will be driving to reserves and walking between viewing area's, probably no hiking etc. I've been looking at the... Velbon Sherpa...
  19. Darkus_Markus

    Help identify marks in ED82 lens tube ?

    Hello, I've recently purchased a used ED82, the optics seem fine but I've noticed some strange markings in the lens tube. Any idea what they are, should I be worried ? (please see attached) I believe that these units are sealed so I'm assuming / hoping it's not mildew. Thanks in advance. Mark
  20. Darkus_Markus

    Hello from North London...

    Hello there, Lifelong fan of birds and wildlife but over the last year I've really made an effort to take more interest in identification etc. Loving the fact there is so much to learn and see, living in London I'm often thrilled and surprised at what can turn up, plus I find bird watching the...
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