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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Hi all, I recently took the plunge on a Kowa TSN 883 scope after I got it at a great closeout deal. After a lot of searching the hardest part is now done which is great, but before I can hit the ground running with it I need to sort out some details with the tripod/transporting the scope. I...
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    Choosing a tripod head for scope, in the £200 range

    I've not owned a scope up until now despite years of bird watching as I live far from the sea, am not a fan of lugging around lots of gear and have been able to make do with bins/600mm lens combo for spotting and identifying distant birds. However I've struggled a bit recently with picking out...
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    Manfrotto tripod and hide clamp

    Do manfrotto tripod centre columns only fit in manfrotto hide clamps ? I have a 055 manfrotto and I was wandering weather the centre column will fit in any hide clamp ? Be it the Viking, opticron etc… The manfrotto ones are very expensive comparatively but my thinking is that with the odd...
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    Jiggle, or 128rc issue

    Hello, I am having a curious issue with my Manfrotto 128rc head. There is some wiggle, or some play, somewhere in the bottom friction plate. It is just enough to make every bump, breeze, or movement of my scope severely jiggly even at 20x viewing. The friction head pans, but the silvery colored...
  5. CalvinFold's Photography Setup (150139)

    CalvinFold's Photography Setup (150139)

    This is my gear as of 1/30/2015, and replaces all of my digiscoping equipment. I call it "digiscoping without the scope." --Canon PowerShot SX60 HS --Canon Lens Hood LH-DC90 --Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT tripod --Vanguard SB-100 stone bag --Manfrotto MH293D3-Q2 head --Tamrac N27...
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