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  1. K

    confused about tripod head types for birding scope

    I’m so confused about types of tripod head. The more I read, the more confused I get because it seems like there is overlap or inconsistency in names of types. One article lists all these as different types: Pan/tilt, two-way, three-way, video, fluid, ball, pistol grip, gimbal – but some of...
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    • ball head birding scope manfrotto befree 3-way live tripod head
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    • Forum: Tripod and Heads
  2. K

    Nikon Monarch Fieldscope vs Celestron Regal M2 80ED vs Vortex Diamondback - tough choice

    About to buy my first scope to use at wetlands and beaches where I can't get closer to the birds. Going by what's most recommended in articles and within my budget I have narrowed it down to these three: Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 82ED 20-60x, 82mm angled $1825 10yr warranty Celestron...
  3. K

    Digiscoping with android phone vs with mirrorless DLSR- advice please?

    I'm a bird about to buy my first scope - trying to decide between Nikon Monarch Fieldscope, Celestron Regal M2 and Vortex Diamondback - all 20-60x, 80 to 85mm objective, angled. I plan to use it when visiting wetlands and beaches to identify birds in the distance. I'm not a pro photographer by...
  4. K

    straight vs angled scope ?

    Hi, I'm researching scopes to buy one soon and I'm confused about straight vs angled. It seems like angled is more often recommended, but it seems to me that with an angled one you have to be bent or hunched over to look through it - you'd have to bend your neck or back to look down into it, I...
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