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  1. sbpbirder

    What would £500 get me? Lightweight scope with 1.25" removable EP wanted.

    It does help. :) My 'A. warehouse' Rollei c5i carbon tripod turned out to be a carbon City Traveller with a leg that had detached! FFS! It's on it's way back 'Free Returns'!
  2. sbpbirder

    What would £500 get me? Lightweight scope with 1.25" removable EP wanted.

    Thanks, I'll take a look at the lighter version, at c1.3kg that's about right for me - my 'pit pony' days are over! :D
  3. sbpbirder

    What would £500 get me? Lightweight scope with 1.25" removable EP wanted.

    I'm keeping that scope in mind (y) But the Velbon tripod is a bit heavy. I've got an old Slik88 that is going to a charity shop. I'm waiting for an Amazon Warehouse Rollei c5i carbon tripod to turn up to check it out. :)
  4. sbpbirder

    What would £500 get me? Lightweight scope with 1.25" removable EP wanted.

    Well the clue is in the title. :) I've around £500 (or more!) to buy a lightweight (birding) angled scope that has a removable 1.25" eyepiece. I want to mostly use it for birdwatching but as per my previous thread, I also would like to point it at the night sky with some w/a astro lens (did that...
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