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    Astro Vs Spotting Scope - Difference in glass

    Hello All I understand some of the benefits that an astro scope has over a terrestrial scope i.e comfortable eyepiece viewing angle, larger objective (reflectors), motorized mounts, longer focal length But what is it about the actual glass of a high end 80mm astro scope that is superior for...
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    Nikon ED82 on Slik D3 - Upgrade?

    Hello All I have a Nikon ED82 scope on a classic Slik D3 tripod. The tripod is sturdy enough for the weight of the scope, but I do I find that the finer elements of panning are not particularly smooth or responsive. I just wondered whether a more modern tripod with a fluid head etc would...
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    Stay-On Case for ED82

    Evening There is a Stay-On case available for the ED82 scope on eBay UK at the moment for £40. Can't imagine they come up often, just in someone needs one! Cheers
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    SPOT BANDIT GLARE BLOCKER STEALTH SHADOW

    Has anyone tried one of these? Just wondering whether it would fit my 30x DS Nikon EP. The dealer is being very helpful and I can't access the manufacturers website for some reason. Thanks
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    Adaptability of early 2000 Nikon Camera Ring Attachments

    Has anyone any experience getting early 2000 Nikon camera ring attachments to fit later camera models? For example, the attachment below is for the P5000 Nikon 5mp camera, but I wonder whether it would fit the later 10mp model or indeed any other Nikon model.
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    Field Optics Eye Sheild

    Has anyone tried the above eye sheild on a scope? I am more thinking to keep the cold winter wind out than stray light. Thanks Steven
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    8x42 Victory FL Vs 8x42 Conquest HD

    Simple question which is probably not that simple to answer, in terms of optical quality, if you had the choice between a pair of FL's in good condition or a new pair of HD's, which one would you go for? Thanks
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    More Bino Advice Please!

    Evening All Despite using optics for wildlife observation as an amateur and professional for many years, I have little regular experience with 'Premium' glass. Unfortunately, the wages of an Ecologist in the UK don't stretch that far... I currently own the Nikon ED II 8x30 and Hawke Frontier...
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    Old School Digiscoping with Nikon ED82

    Hello All I have recently acquired an ED82 Fieldscope with the zoom EP and have the DS 30x EP on the way. I picked up the FSA adaptor last year for £12, which of course works with the older point and shoot Coolpix cameras. I have seen on eBay the attachment rings for about £10 and cameras such...
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    Good Morning!

    Morning from the UK! I am professional ecologist of over 15 years with bird surveys being one of my specialisms, as well as hobbies! Not sure why I haven't joined this forum before! Thanks
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