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    Galaxy S Ultra - which camera

    Hi all, Question to those with one of these phones...which of the cameras works best for digiscoping? Finding based on my tests below, I am interested in other opinions: 1. Main 1x camera @1x - although it produces some vignetting 2. Main 1x camera @2x 3. 3x Camera @3x 4. Main 1xcamera @3x...
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    Sirui va-5 Head - Horizontal pan lock

    Morning, I got the tripod head above...very happy with it. However, when I lock the horizontal pan knob, the head does not get fully locked. It applies sufficient resistance for the head not to move horizontally, but if I applied a little bit of pressure, I can move it. Does anybody with the...
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    Impact of TSN-EX16 on FOV?

    Morning! I am trying to find out of there is any impact in the FOV with and without the extender at equal magnification...for example if I set the Prominar 88 at 40x without the extender and I compare the FOV to that with the same magnification but with the extender installed...is there a...
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    First trip abroad with the MM3 60

    The MM3 60 (first gen) was my first scope (later I got a 2H HRHAED80). As I am a binocs person I had never taken any scope to a trip abroad, I just did not want the hassle. A few weeks ago I went for a few days to Extremadura and I decided to take it. To fit it in my carry on was much easier...
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    What to take: portable scope or thermal imager scope for steppes species

    I am going on a few days birding trip to Extremadura in a couple of weeks where, among others, I will be targetting steppes species: bustards, sandgrouse, stone curlew, etc... My plan was to take a portable mid/small spotting scope (60mm), however, I am wondering if for those species a thermal...
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    Monfrague NP (Extremadura) and around in November...spotting scope or thermal/IR?

    Hi all, I am preparing a trio to this area for a few days in November, where I am planning to spend c.1 or 2 days in the park, c.1 day in Arrocampo and c.1 day at the plains north of Caceres. 2 questions: 1. Lugagge is a limiting factor and I am debating, if it comes to it, if I should bring...
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    HDF 40831 vs 40810 question (and other specs)

    Hi all, In addition to the differences that can be seen in the specs (magnification, eye reliefe, fov, etc), does anyone own both or either of these who can comment on its performance in terms of sharpness, brightness, etc? I would expect them to be similar but is some threads the 40810 is the...
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    Opticron repair lead time?

    Hi all, I sent my HRGAED80 to get serviced as it seems to be misaligned (it no longer focuses across the full field of view, but as I turn the focus wheel the focus point moves from one side to the other). Does anyone have a ball park estimate of how long it is currently taking? I am sending...
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    Zeiss service current lead time?

    Morning! Last weekend I sent both of my Victory binoculars to get serviced (8x42sf and 8x25). I know it will take some time but I really missing them. I am currently using an opticron, which is a very good value pair and it was my first binocs for birding, but when you have used alphas for so...
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    Golden Eagle or Common Buzzard?

    Hello all I recorded this footage yesterday in Donegal, Ireland and I am trying to confirm the id of the bird. Golden Eagle is very scarce but there is a handful of birds in this part of the country. I have shared with some birder friends, most of them very (VERY!) experienced, and views are...
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    Birding Podcasts

    Hi, Do people listen to any good birding podcast? I have tried a few and these are probably my top3, based on what I have found so far (in no particular order) -Casual Birder Podcast - nice social podcast with new episodes about once a month. Very pleasent, still quite new and growing. -The...
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    Buenos Aires - safety

    Hi all I will visit BA in a couple of months, and I am really looking forward to do some birding. I actually lived there until my mid 20s and have family so I am fairly familiar with the place and dos and donts, but I have never birded there. I am planning to visit at least Costanera Sur...
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    Hr80 Ga Ed

    Hello I have owned the mm3 for many years and have now ordered an hr80 body only, angled, as I have the sdlv2 already. Would anybody know the box size of the scope? Trying to figure out if I will get it delivered or will have to go to pick it up to the courier depo. Cheers
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    Near Lisbon in Summer

    Hello We are flying into Lisbon in July for a family holiday. Accommodation has not yet been booked pending some research (family is not picky provided there is access to a pool). A few questions for the experts: 1. What's the Tagus Estuary like in the summer for birding (I know it is great...
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    Focus stiffness and silica gel

    Hello I will cut a long story short...is it possible that if you put silica gel in your binocular's case, it will increase the stiffness of the focus buy drying whatever product is used to lubricate the focus wheel? I put some in mine a few months ago to protect against moisture and notice...
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    Around Amsterdam

    Hello I am going to Amsterdam at the end of the month. I will not have much time for birding bit do expect to sneak a few hourse here and there. I know the city pretty well as I lived there for +2 years long time ago. I have a few target species that hopefully are not to difficult to get...
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    Galicia anyone?

    Hello I will go to Galicia this summer, to the area of Pontevedra. Is anyone familiar or has been there?
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    In London

    Hello, I will spend a few days in London (end March) and I would like to see 2 species I haven't seen before, but I believe they are widespread over there: nuthatch and great spotted woodpecker. What are the chances of seeing these in Hyde Park and similar? I will around central London and...
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    Mono 3x12 T

    Hello Is the Mono 3x12 T compatible with the Victory sf 8x42? The website doesn't mention it but I would be surprised if it is not. Has anybody had any experience with it? Thanks
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    ED Glass binoculars?

    Hello I am toying with the idea of upgrading. My current binoculars are Imagic BGA SE 8x42, which I like a lot. I also have an mm3 x 60 with an sdl v2 eyepiece which are a bit brighter and crispier. And when I compare with alpha binocs with ED I have similar findings. I'd like to try Opticron...
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    Unbalanced scope + camera

    Hello, This is a beginners question :). I have an Opticron mm3 60 which I use with my dslr for digiscoping. The problem is that the whole combination is extramaly tail heavy. As a result the following happens: when I find what I want to photograph through the screen or viewfinder and I...
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    Sdl v2 vs hdf

    Hello all, I am researching to buy my first scope. I am leaning towards an mm3 x 60 but I am not entirely sure about the eyepiece. Both the dsl v2 and the hdf seem to be the ideal for this scope but I cannot figure out the main differences between both, other than small differences in the...
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    Hello from sunny Dublin!

    Well, sometimes sunny... Happy holiday season to you all.
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