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Advice on used Gitzo Systematic?
I also bought the exact same Gitzo tripod second hand a few weeks ago. I also have the play on the collars and I think it is normal. My Sirui Reporter RX3213 tripod (also a sturdy one), which I bought new in 2020, has also had this from the start. I also have the stripes (markers) on the legs...- FVG
- Post #5
- Forum: Tripod and Heads
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SFL 8x30 worth it?
The SFL 8x30 is indeed a bit expensive for what it offers, but it is considerably cheaper than the SF and NL 8x32. Moreover, it is a lot more compact and lighter than the other two. -
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New AX Visio 10x32 binocular
What is important with IS binoculars is a design that is as compact and light as possible, which also looks good, such as the Kite APC, the Zig Zulu and the Opticron (certainly not the prehistoric-looking Canons). Once you (like me) have tasted IS binoculars, you are in for a bit of a treat... -
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New AX Visio 10x32 binocular
Indeed, the current generations of binoculars appear to have reached their limits, but there is still a very large market open for stabilized binoculars. And that has much more added value (and market value) than this nonsense. -
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MHG Help
My move in 2017 from 8x42 to 8x30 binoculars (first Nikon M7 and recently Zeiss SFL) is the best step I have made optically in the last 20 years. I literally enjoy every minute of my birding trips from the volume and weight advantage, but the disadvantage of less light in gray weather or... -
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New AX Visio 10x32 binocular
When I opened this thread and saw the first site of these new Swarovski I also hoped that they were stabilized binoculars. But unfortunately the hope and happiness was short-lived. -
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Stay on Case?
You may want to look for a protective bag to keep the telescope in during transport or for storage at home. A permanent cover is often unnecessary and sometimes even inconvenient. I often remove the stay on case on my Nikon ED82 because the protective covers of the lens and eyepiece (which are... -
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Zeiss Diascope 85 T FL
The price seems fine to me. I bought a second-hand Diascope 85 (a gray one) in 2007 for about the same price here in the Netherlands. So they seem to retain their value well. Currently it is being offered here on a second-hand site for 1800 euros, with an offer of 1500 euros which I think is a... -
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Hello from the lowlands !
https://www.dekijkerspecialist.nl/reparatie-en-onderhoud/- FVG
- Post #6
- Forum: Binoculars
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Kite APC 16x42 … gimmick, replacement or addition? (my report)
Just stand with a telescope on the windy coast or on an open windy plain. Then you need a very heavy tripod to avoid fine vibrations. It is precisely those fine vibrations that take away a lot of detail. And if there is no wind, you can of course simply turn off the VR. The big question is... -
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APC 42 Stabilised for Pelagic Trips and Sea Watching?
Yes, I understand. It is of course better for the environment to use rechargeable batteries as much as possible. And indeed, I also recognize the problem of leaking batteries. Especially equipment that you have not used for a long time. That won't happen anytime soon with my binoculars. -
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Kite APC 16x42 … gimmick, replacement or addition? (my report)
Nikon had a very good IS telescope, the Nikon EDG 85 VR. It is now no longer in the range. I suspect that too few were sold. Coincidentally, one is currently offered on a well-known Dutch website for second-hand products, Marktplaats.nl. I hesitated to bid on it, but apart from the fact that I... -
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APC 42 Stabilised for Pelagic Trips and Sea Watching?
Here in the Netherlands, hardly anyone throws batteries in the trash anymore, but they are handed in for recycling. By the way, I didn't know that disposable batteries have a greater risk of leakage. -
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APC 42 Stabilised for Pelagic Trips and Sea Watching?
Why would you take a risk with rechargeable batteries if the Kite uses so few batteries. -
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Too windy for scope?
Wind vibrations are often a problem with scopes. A good tripod helps (the heavier the better). Also a good solution is to set up your tripod as low as possible and sit kneeling or with a walkstool behind it. And if possible, stand in the shelter of an object such as your car, a tree or some shrubs.- FVG
- Post #4
- Forum: Spotting Scopes & tripod/heads
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Kite APC 16x42 … gimmick, replacement or addition? (my report)
Wow… that looks impressive. Thank you for your explanation and video. It's a pity that the Sig is not for sale here, but I am also very satisfied with my Kite and hope that the development of IS continues, both at Kite itself but especially at the (top) brands that are not yet active with image... -
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Kite APC 16x42 … gimmick, replacement or addition? (my report)
Thanks for mentioning the differences: A, b, c and f are indeed in favor of the Sig, although the question is how important those advantages are. Of course the Kite can also be used without spare batteries (lighter) and has a much longer action time with 2 active batteries. Moreover, I think the... -
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Kite APC 16x42 … gimmick, replacement or addition? (my report)
I think the Zig Zulu is closely related to the Kite APC. I read somewhere that it is all produced at Kamakura. Kite has given it a slightly different look, but the technology and optics are probably identical. I can guarantee that a stabilized 16x will show much more detail and therefore be... -
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Kite APC 16x42 … gimmick, replacement or addition? (my report)
Ever since I discovered the Kite APC series on the internet last summer, I couldn't let it go. For my birding trips to the windy coastal areas, I saw a useful role for stabilized binoculars and preferably ones with a slightly longer range. I bought one and took it to the coast for a midweek... -
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New APC 42 Stabilized
Short response to the last message of this old topic: I recently purchased an APC 16x42, mainly for specific circumstances. I will soon share my experiences in a new topic about using the APC and the position it occupies compared to my other optics such as my Nikons ED50 and ED82 and my Zeiss... -
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advice on a compact bino
Totally agree. An 8x20 is not very suitable as a primary bino, even if it is an alpha model.- FVG
- Post #10
- Forum: Binoculars
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Blurry black edge in SFL 8x30 ?
For anyone who has doubts about the SFL 30, I say again: the blurred fieldstop in my SFL 30 is not so annoying that it hinders my viewing pleasure. Moreover, the Zeiss has qualities that make me forget my Nikon, such as the much better handling of glare and the easier eye placement. I really... -
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Blurry black edge in SFL 8x30 ?
I'm glad to see that the phenomenon of a blurry (black) edge occurs in more makes and models and that there is a term for it; "fieldstop sharpness". Strange that I have never seen a test or review of binoculars that discussed this. Because "field stop sharpness" is something different from "edge...