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    Swarovski SLC 8x56 or Canon 10x42L IS for Astronomy?

    I was referring to the Nikon EDG 7x42 with that comment, although I’m able to use the Canon 10x42 as well if I remove my eyeglasses.
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    Swarovski SLC 8x56 or Canon 10x42L IS for Astronomy?

    Well, I already had the Canon 10X42L IS so was really just interested to hear what others would say about the comparison between that and a Swaro that should be relatively easy to handhold steadily. I agree with much of what others have written on both sides but tend toward the IS as allowing...
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    Experience with Buying from Kyoei-Osaka

    That’s great, Jason. I’m glad it worked out for you. Thank you for sharing. Gary
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    EDG 7/8/10 x42 still in production?

    I’m going to correct what I wrote earlier. I looked again at a few streetlights more carefully than last night (last night I was mostly fixated on the moon and looked at a relatively close streetlight for a short time) and saw the diffraction spikes extending from the lights in somewhat diagonal...
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    EDG 7/8/10 x42 still in production?

    I did try a streetlight in my neighborhood but didn’t see the diffraction spikes there either. In that case, though, I’m wondering if I didn’t see any spikes because my neighborhood uses mercury lights that cast a warm (almost orange) light. I may see if I can try it on a brighter streetlight...
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    EDG 7/8/10 x42 still in production?

    I looked at the moon tonight with my EDG 7x42. It was a clear night and the moon was roughly 60% full. I didn’t see the diffraction spikes with or without my glasses on. Interesting 🤔.
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    Favorite Digiscope for Binoculars?

    I have a couple Nikon EDG binoculars and Canon IS binoculars. I’ve tried a Novagrade digiscope, a Celestron NexYZ, and a few cheap (~ $15-20 USD) digiscopes to take photos with my iPhone. None of the digiscopes has seemed very stable with the connection to the binoculars’ eyepieces, probably...
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    Bald Eagle - Reposting from a Different Forum on BF

    I mistakenly posted this initially in the wrong area of BF. A cooperative bald eagle near my home in McFarland, WI using a smartphone. Regards, Gary
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    Favorite Birding Spots near Holland, MI.

    My family will go to Holland, MI soon for a short vacation. Wondering whether anyone on BF has a favorite birding spot near there. Thank you in advance, Gary
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    Bald Eagle Near My Home

    Thank you for that information!
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    Bald Eagle Near My Home

    I’m not sure if this is the right place to post these but some photos of a cooperative bald eagle near my home In McFarland, WI. Apologies if I’ve posted in the wrong area. Taken with a smartphone.
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    Questar Field Scope for Birding?

    Questar, in its advertisements in the 60’s and 70’s, often showed an image of a bird through the scope, if I remember correctly. Just wondering whether any BF members actually use their Questar scopes for regular birding. If so, do you use the fast focus accessory or the regular focus? Thank...
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    Congratulations. Use them in good health!
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    Experience with Buying from Kyoei-Osaka

    I’ve found shipping fees are generally dependent on the value of the item (for insurance), the weight of the item, the dimensions of the box that contains the item, and the carrier itself. These fees, of course, can and do change over time. Not all pay the $45 DHL administrative fee, just...
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    Experience with Buying from Kyoei-Osaka

    I haven’t tried it but you may be able to order directly on the website - kyoei-osaka.jp - now. If you go to the website, scroll all the way down and click on “FAQ about international orders” it describes the process. With any questions, however, I’d definitely contact Tsutomu, as noted. Also...
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    I don’t know about where they send Zeiss binoculars, just Nikon. You could alway reach out to Tsutomu (see post #21 in this thread) for specific questions.
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    One last thought on K-O experiences: If you’re a member of Cloudy Night or join it, you can do a search on their site for “Kyoei” in the Binoculars thread under the Equipent Discussions forum and a good number of posts will come up.
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    You’ll see two prices on their website. One is the price without VAT, the second has the 10% VAT added. If the binoculars are being exported, you don’t pay the VAT.
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    Just started a new thread on experiences with buying from K-O under “Binoculars.”
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    Experience with Buying from Kyoei-Osaka

    At the suggestion of another member, I’m putting up this post. K-O is a large retailer in Japan that offers impressively low prices for many of the binoculars, telescopes, and cameras. I had a great experience ordering a Nikon WX 10x50 from them last May and estimate I saved about $1800 over...
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    Yes, payment is made through PayPal. If you’re really thinking about buying from there, the best thing to do is go to the website. Once there, you’ll have the option to translate it to English. Then scroll toward the bottom of the page. You’ll see a link in blue type that says “FAQ about...
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    Just saw PeterPS’ reply. What he was thinking of doing, I did - purchased a Nikon WX 10x50 from K-O by reaching out to Tsutomu. As PeterPS said, he was very responsive. At the time of purchase (May, 2022), I estimate I saved around $1800 over what I would have paid had I ordered the same...
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    Paul, Sorry but I’m not sure what your question “Do you know how much experience members here have with this sit?” means. Could you please clarify and I’ll try to respond? Gary
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    Birding near Gothenburg?

    Thank you all for the replies and good ideas, and, no, I don’t have any specific target species. I’m new at this so thought I’d just like to go to where a large number of different species congregate. Regards, Gary
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    Nikon EDG 8x42 vs. Swarovski EL 8.5x42

    My pleasure. Gary
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