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Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65
Congratulations with that. The differences may not be as dramatic as you imagined, but you might notice a subtle accumulation of improved qualities... sharper field, greater contrast, less CA.. I'm looking forward to hearing about it. I'll be testing the FLM tripod some more this weekend with... -
Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65
... and here: https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/bes-spotting-scopes-of-2013/272948 Reviewing the Meopta S2 with the 30-60 zoom ep: " ....At 46x we observed reduced brightness,.." 82/46 = 1.78mm exit pupil I can see it in my Leica, you see it in the Opticron. I think its safe to... -
Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65
Corroboration? https://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=3786570&postcount=23 referencing a Meopta 82 S2 with a 20-70 zoom... "...and it darkens when I zoom between 50-70x." -
Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65
Its possible that the physics of optics are not in our favour, or at least wholly corresponding to our interests. By that I mean the exit pupil calculation is likely playing a big role in our perception of brightness. In daylight, when I go above 35x on my scope, I can literally see it getting... -
Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65
Hi Yarelli, Thanks for the kind remarks. I've gotten so much useful information from this forum that it is pleasure to give something back, or at least share what seems to be working with others. I think your initial priorities are right: Portability! That was also my concern. When out... -
Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65
Hi Yarelli, I've gone out birding with the scope 4 times, and carried it a few miles each time. It has not been in any kind of a breeze, so in some respects just not put to the test. I'm fine with the weight. I like the head... size, smoothness of motion. There's a few quirks about where... -
Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65
What tripod were you using? I just got a Sirui VA-5, and my scope (Televid 65) is coming on Monday. I have yet to field test this setup with a 1541 Gitzo that I already own. I'm beginning to suspect that anything other than no breeze might be a problem, but we'll see. I did also order a longer...