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  1. Richard D

    Micro ID, Cumbria UK

    Pretty sure you're right on Cydia but not sure which.
  2. Richard D

    ED50 recommendation

    Still in production as far as I know, but generally a special order item from UK shops at least, and dearer than buying from Japan.
  3. Richard D

    Appreciate Binocular Advice for Nonprofit Outdoor & Nature Program

    I would probably look at the Kowa's - they're pretty robust and optically punch above their price point. I imagine one consideration is whether these can be bought at a discount though.
  4. Richard D

    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    I haven't seen those for a few years. With a small scope some of the table-top tripods can be used in a similar fashion though or braced with legs against chest.
  5. Richard D

    ED50 recommendation

    Yes you can get the body new from multiple places - Japan seemed much cheaper when I last looked, but going local might be better. I hadn't thought of the DS being better for glasses users, but I can imagine that. As a non-glasses wearer my preference are the eyecups of the MC's, but my 27x is...
  6. Richard D

    ED50 recommendation

    Body wise choice of angled or straight - really a matter of preference. Secondhand on ebay etc. or new from Japan (amazon.jp a good option IMO). The MCII version of the eyepiece has a better eyecup for general viewing but is almost impossible to find. The DS version works okay though and is...
  7. Richard D

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Not technically binoculars today, but one of the few monoculars I've found that I like. The original non-B Zeiss Oberkochen 8x30. Not sure of exact age but older than me (and in better shape 😉). Wide field and excellent resolution with a very good sweet spot. Minimal eye- relief but as a...
  8. Richard D

    House Martin advice please

    They used to regularly nest under the eaves of Bungalows along from where I grew up. Sadly from skies full of House martins they've declined there to barely a sighting.
  9. Richard D

    The OG Leather Wrapped Bausch & Lomb Elite

    They're certainly lovely looking binoculars.
  10. Richard D

    May Moths

    I only had one Shuttle Shaped Dart, four Pale Mottled Willows and a single Brimstone despite what seemed reasonable conditions.
  11. Richard D

    May Moths

    Put trap out last night only to have torrential rain and lightning. Still managed 3 Brimstone, 2 Shuttle shaped darts and singles of Least Arches, 20 plume, Muslin and LBAM.
  12. Richard D

    Reliable site for swifts around SE London/Kent?

    A little early but Oare Marshes (Faversham) is reliable.
  13. Richard D

    Wheatear Breeding Habits

    I suspect they're just taking their time - as far as I know they don't breed down here (North Kent coast) but on passage they can hang around for almost a month before disappearing.
  14. Richard D

    April Moths

    I wasn't expecting much from last night's trap but hoped for more than just a pair of Pale Mottled Willows...
  15. Richard D

    Micro, Cyprus

    It would be to the very extremes of it's range, but I can't think of anything similar. Keep us updated!
  16. Richard D

    Micro, Cyprus

    Might be: Mompha langiella ?
  17. Richard D

    Docter (ex-Zeiss) Classic porros

    I've not tried the Docter version, but own and occasionally use a 1980's Deltrintim which apart from a possible change in coatings is essentially the same. Considering they're basically an unchanged 1920's design they're still remarkably usable, and enjoyable to use. You should be able get the...
  18. Richard D

    Alternative eyepiece for a Nikon Fieldscope ED III or just get something newer?

    The DS wide eyepieces can be picked up from Japan quite easily - as well as ebay keep an eye on amazon.co.jp who will calculate tax and shipping for you. Finding the later MC eyepieces will be a challenge but with patience they do crop up. The earlier fixed eyepieces lack the latest coatings but...
  19. Richard D

    Seen the first Swallow 2024

    There's been the odd one or two around for a few weeks (Kent) - had around 50 over the local sewage works last Saturday.
  20. Richard D

    April Moths

    I confess I've taken a week off with the weather - 4 degree mornings and brisk winds are becoming the norm down here.
  21. Richard D

    Sticky Focus Wheels

    Swarovski have been using greaseless focusers for decades, Zeiss do on the HTs and presumably the SFs, not sure about all manufacturers...
  22. Richard D

    What Bird can you hear just now?

    Woodpigeons this morning
  23. Richard D

    Sticky Focus Wheels

    A lot of binoculars have moved to a greaseless focuser.
  24. Richard D

    April Moths

    Great photos (and moths!).
  25. Richard D

    Help to identify possible military(?) vintage binoculars

    They look a bit like old optolyths, but they could be military inspired generic Chinese
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