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    Older alpha vs newer mid-range scopes

    With hindsight the SDL v3 may have been the culprit, but my ignorance may have got in the way. I sent the body and eyepiece back to Opticron via the dealer assuming they would look at both. They replaced the body (I checked the serial numbers) but the dealer said it was the original eyepiece. I...
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    Older alpha vs newer mid-range scopes

    I wouldn't let what's in this thread put you off buying a new scope. If you buy a new scope from a reputable dealer under UK law your contract is with the dealer, not the manufacturer, so if a problem manifests itself in the guarantee period the dealer has to sort it for you. For many scopes...
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    Older alpha vs newer mid-range scopes

    There are similarities in our situation. I have a straight Nikon ED50 which, like your MM4 50, I find is "just a great combination of optical quality, size-&-weight and price," I also had a redundant Swarovski STS80 in the cupboard, and I was also interested in "rationalizing my set up". I...
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    Older alpha vs newer mid-range scopes

    Current alpha scopes are of course ahead of those made 10 or more years ago, BUT how much further ahead is the issue. I would argue that aside from the changes to the eyepieces others have already pointed out, they are not much further ahead at all. I suggest most people, most of the time, would...
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