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    Spotting or monocular for planespotting.

    Hello, I am looking for a terrestrial telescope or monocular that is not very heavy or big, light with good optics, and with ep. zoom, apart from birding that goes well for planespotting... I don't know if better straight or at an angle. I would be delighted to hear your recommendations or...
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    8x20 IS for wind/sand and sea?

    Hello, On this occasion, since I am looking for a small, travel, waterproof binocular, one of those that is not lazy to take anywhere... In your opinion, the smallest model, the 8x20 IS, would it withstand rough treatment, would it go through several hands, would it withstand wind, sand and...
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    Looking pocket bino no Alpha but waterproff.

    Hello, I am looking for information about some pocket bino, not Alpha but with good quality and without blackout problems, and with a waterproof system, the one intended for a trip where sand, wind and salt water will be their closest companions, (I have messed up 2 binos not waterproff for...
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    Binocular IS for long distance.

    Hello, I was thinking of some powerful IS binocular, for long distance, what magnification would be more appropriate? 15x, 16x, 18x...? 28,30,42,50mm? There are several options... The truth is that the normal 10x ones shake a lot, that is, not IS., and the 8x ones do not have enough power for...
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    Big Jump..?

    hello, Is there really a big/biggest jump between series like Monarch 7 to HG, or Viper to UHD, Conquest to FL...? what in other series? Let me explain, is there always a big jump in every brand of binoculars between similar or contiguous sections? thank you Pepito
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    Kowa BD 8x32

    Hello, How is this small binocular? Anyone have experience with the Kowa? It's a pocket binocular. Thanks, Pepito.
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    Zeiss Conquest vs. Kowa Genesis.

    Hello, Since these two "almost-alpha" have a very similar price, in your opinion and at a general level is there any clear advantage of one over the other? All this for an observer who does not use glasses to observe..., How is the issue of blackouts in them? After sales service..? kind regards...
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    Large Eyecups for Conquest model.

    Hello, I am going to buy a Zeiss Conquest 8x32 binocular and I may need their longer eyecupss, could you tell me how to request them? thank you so much Paul
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    Monarch HG vs Conquest vs Viper.

    Hello, Has anyone been able to compare Nikon MHG, Zeiss Conquest and Vortex Viper? There are three models that I have in mind, but one problem I have is my sensitivity to blackouts, I don't know if any of them is more remarkable in this problem... I would also use it for astronomical...
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    V. Vipers optic quality?

    Hello, Reading the specifications of the Vortex binoculars I found their lifetime guarantee, it's great, I think something like this is not very common... I would love the Razor models but now I can't spend that amount, I see that the Vipers are down in terms of optics but not by much according...
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    Canon IS 18x50 for bird/astro?

    Hello, Could we consider the Canon IS 18x50 as a good binocular for bird/astronomical observation? Greetings Pepito
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    Eye Relief problems in ZV pocket?

    Hello, I read a review of the Zeiss Victory 10x25, in which nothing is said about the blackout problem when viewed without glasses, other times if I read it from owners, what happened to them... I don't know if it was with the 8x25 model!? Is there a difference in eye relief? And I would like to...
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    Pocket alpha binocs. What?

    Hello, I read something a while ago that made me think about it, I know it's a personal opinion, but I'd like to share it with all of you. I was just saying that you would never spend a small fortune on a pocket alpha binocular because of all the commitments that come with these types of...
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    Svbony SA401 tripet APO.

    Hello, Anyone know this spotting scope? I think that it's a good scope, maybe no alpha instrument.. But a interesting Sub-alpha!! There is 1.25" adapter for astronomical eyepiece..!! PG.
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    Magnificaton equivalent of P900 Nikon

    Hello, What would be the equivalent magnification in a spotting scope in relation to the maximum zoom on the Nikon P900? That is to say... the 83x in the Nikon to how much is it equivalent in a spotting scope? Thanks in advance Pepito
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    Monopod and binocular magnification.

    Hello, Just out of curiosity, in your opinion, what is the most comfortable magnification that a monopod can hold, or with enough comfort and power? I mean monopod with high power binoculars.. 12,14,16,20 or 25x? best regards Pepito
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    Binocular for...

    Hello, I would like to ask them for advice on a binocular to carry when you do not have any type of observation in mind. I explain: Sometimes when I go to work, or go out for coffee, or walk informally without any particular purpose... I'm running in nature, I'm in the city... I don't usually...
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    Svbony 401 APO.

    Hey, Anyone know this model? In the Amazons have a good price for the APO Lens of 85mm... PG
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    Svbony 9-27x56ED

    Hello, Anyone know if This model is OK for the birding in one monopod? Thank you very much. PG.
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    8x20 IS vs. 8x30

    Hello, I currently use a Canon IS 12x36 II that is already a few years old, but it works well, although I am looking for a smaller 8x30 or 8x32 model and that magnification, 8x, that allows me to keep it stable without having stabilization, and take it on my daily walks, I find the Canon heavy...
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    Nikon ED 50 + monopod.

    Hello, My question is if this scope is good with one monopod.. If the Nikon ED50 have the zoom eyepiece if 13-40x....? Cheers, PG.
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    50/56mm vs. 60/65mm?

    Hello Lately I have realized that when I go to observe the binoculars that I usually carry, they do not give me the image that I would like, I find the image small, and that I use 10x and 12x in the binoculars. For this reason I am thinking of buying a small spotting scope to increase those...
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    Maven 10x28

    Hello, I've been able to minimally test the Maven 10x28 model for an hour in the evening and all I can say is Wow!! I know that it is little information, but in that hour of so little light the small binocular behaved like one with a larger lens... very comfortable in hand and in ocular...
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    Compact camera for Macro.

    Hello, I'm Looking information on one Compact Camera for Macro photo, anyone know some on this theme? Thank you PG.
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    Pentax UP.. Quality.

    Hi, I have used the Pentax UP 8x25 and 10x25 models and I think that they have the Best maybe, optical quality of this price range.. Anyone use this models? Cheers, PG.
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