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    4 weeks tropical birding with the Zeiss SFL 8x30

    I've had the same problem with the rubber eyerings coming off and have now lost one. The rainguard is just too tight. Don't think it's because of the environment as it's happening here in the Scottish winter. Love the bins though. Ive tried an opticron rainguard, which is a bit looser but they...
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    Major issue with East Coast Binocular Repairs - 5 month delay returning binoculars!

    I was told by someone I would say is reliable, so wouldn't class it as "hearsay" Don't get me wrong I love my scope, just didn't expect this to happen, so is unexpected and concerning. Also I am very happy with the customer service.
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    Major issue with East Coast Binocular Repairs - 5 month delay returning binoculars!

    First problem was the O Ring in the eyepiece which basically disintegrated they send me a new one but I couldn't locate it properly so send it back to be fixed, it's ok now. Second problem is more serious, the tripod ring fixing screw failed so it has had to go back to Germany for repair. I have...
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    Major issue with East Coast Binocular Repairs - 5 month delay returning binoculars!

    My Harpia 95 is back for repair at Zeiss in Germany going through Gary at East Coast repairs. I would say that the way he has dealt with it has very good, I have been loaned a Harpia scope until my own one is returned, couldn't ask for more. I do worry about the reliability of my Harpia scope...
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    ZEISS HARPIA PROBLEM?

    My Harpia 95 is currently back at Zeiss for repair. The problem is with the locating screw on the tripod ring not working and the ring can no longer be fixed in any position. I found out a couple of days ago that someone else has had to send theirs back for the same problem. It made me wonder if...
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    Digiscoping adapter(s) for Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra ?

    I did get a Smartoscope Vario. I'm getting good results with it but it's a lot harder to fit it onto my scope eyepiece and needs to be pushed on more firmly than I would like, but once on it does the job. It certainly feels like it will last. They do an adjustable ring to fit on the eyepiece...
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    Digiscoping adapter(s) for Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra ?

    I've just ordered an S23 ultra and have a Harpia 95 scope. I have tried some of the cheaper adapters in the past (Opticron/Viking) with my older phones and found them to be very fiddly and difficult to get a decent image with. I'm going to try with a Smartoscope Vario adapter (expensive!) as...
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    Great Android smartphone for digiscoping?

    Thanks very much for taking the time to reply, that clarifies it for me, much appreciated, David.
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    Great Android smartphone for digiscoping?

    Have you used the Samsung S21 FE and if so how did you get on with it?
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    Leofoto fluid heads

    Hi, I recently bought a Leofoto 323rc tripod, which is excellent, with a Manfrotto MVH500 head. However I have returned the Manfrotto MVH500 head after my scope fell off twice. This was due to the plate locating thumb screw coming loose. I have a Harpia 95 and thankfully it survived, but I...
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    Leofoto BV-10 vs. BV-5

    Hi Arthur, Can you please tell me if you went for one of these heads. I have been looking at them and I am not sure which one would be best to go with my scope (Zeiss Harpia 95) I think the BV-10 would be best but as the BV-5 is much lighter I'm not so sure. Many thanks David
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    The Leofoto 323 which I have gone for has 3 sections 32mm/29mm/26mm as against my old Manfrotto Carbon One 433 which is 28/25/21 but then I suppose there is more to it than just the overall diameter of the sections. They both seem similarly stable but the Leofoto goes 300mm higher to the...
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Thanks again for the replies and info. As I do a lot of my birding on foot I'm afraid that the Berlebach type would be too heavy for me. The Benro 37C looks good and similar design to my old one Manfrotto 443 with a central column. it's also slightly heavier than my existing. I'm going to try...
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Ach you've obviously never been out on the Nairn Bar in January. So it would perform well in the even more northerly breeze?
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Thanks again, I can't really carry anything so heavy directly on my back due to spinal issues that I have, funnily enough using my shoulders is ok. I have been comparing the Leofoto the equivalent Gitzo and pricewise it looks a no-brainer. The only real technical benefit I see is that the Gitzo...
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    I'll give it a go. As I said to Corvid-8, I suppose I could add a central column if need be. Thanks very much for all your help and advice!
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    I think should give a "no central column" a go, I suppose I could add a central column if I'm not happy with it. I try not to use my car and can't carry a full days stuff on my back due to a back problem. I find carrying my scope and tripod on my shoulder(using a reliable strap) gives me a good...
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Thanks to you both. I find that I do use the centre column a lot for minor adjustments after moving, both when standing or sitting. Although I do understand the benefits of a tripod without the central column would it not make minor adjustments a bit fiddly or is there a "knack"to using them...
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Thanks Tringa45, I've had a look and I think that the collapsed length of 990mm would be an issue for me. I see that they do other models which have 3 leg sections so I'll take a closer look at them. Cheers David
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Thanks for this Vestobuteo, I'll have a closer look. It looks very similar dimensions to my existing tripod being slightly higher. When I use my Manfrotto with the central column extended I do get quite a bit vibration ( it's a bit windy here on the north east cost of Scotland), Is the Gitzo...
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Hi John, The part that I can no longer source is the metal bush that grips the central column inside the central casting. Can't get it new and have been unable to source any used. If I could get this I would still need to get a new central column (at £95) as mine is very worn and "slippery" as...
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply I'll take a look at it. Cheers David
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    TRIPOD ADVICE WANTED

    Hi, After over 20 years use my Manfrotto Carbon One 443 tripod has finally given up, disappointingly only because I can't get the replacement parts I need anymore. Can anyone recommend a current similar tripod ? Are Benro tripods any good? I'm not to keen on Manfrotto any more as I have been...
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    DIGISCOPING WITH A SONY A6000/A6100

    I haven't had the Steady Shot on as one site I looked at it said to turn it off, so Ill try that, thanks again.
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    DIGISCOPING WITH A SONY A6000/A6100

    Thanks very much for this, sorry for the delay in replying. It has been very difficult to get any Sony A6000 series cameras here in the UK (not sure if it's due to Brexit or microprocessor shortages....probably both). I have managed to get a A6400. It came with a 16-50 kit lens, which was no...
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