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Recent content by pete_gamby

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    Stay on Case ES80 vs HR80

    Hi there - I checked the fit of an ES 80 case on the HR 80 scope. It does go on with access to focus wheel and tripod mount all available but is a tight fit at the objective lens end. We still have HR 80 cases in stock should you choose to change scope and find that your existing case isn't a...
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    Opticron SDL zoom

    Serial number for the MM4 60 is on the underside of the tripod mounting. There is no serial number for the SDL eyepiece. HTH
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    Eyepieces for MM3 GA (non ED)

    SDL zoom eyepieces have an external diameter of 50mm+ and the HDF zoom is 49.5mm. HTH
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    Optics Events 2024

    Heading into spring and here are the next set of dates for you! UK & Ireland Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 21/4 Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 21/4 Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh, 27-28/4 Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 27/4 Slimbridge Village Hall...
  5. pete_gamby

    Deciding between 8x32's

    Since Steve wrote that review we changed the rubber armor material on the Verano because as he pointed out the original marked up too easily.
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    Optics Events 2024

    Next little lot for you: UK & Ireland Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 6/4 Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 6/4 North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 7/4 Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness, 10/4 Summer Leys Visitor Centre, Wollaston, 12/4 North Sea Observatory, Chapel St Leonards...
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    Optics Events 2024

    And a few more as we head into spring: UK & Ireland Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, 22/3 Spurn Discovery Centre, Kilnsea, 23/3 College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 24/3 Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 24/3 Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 24/3 Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 26/3...
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    Opticron BGA PC ASF 10x42

    There's no inspection fee but she would have to pay for return postage regardless of whether she has any recommended repair work done. Cost is £6 plus VAT.
  9. pete_gamby

    Opticron BGA PC ASF 10x42

    Our UK warranty doesn't cover accidental damage so any repair would be chargeable. This range had a 10 year warranty. The Countryman BGA range has always had a centre dioptre adjustment. If you mean the eyecup mechanism then this is almost certainly repairable. Best advice would be to call our...
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    Optics Events 2024

    Next lot for you - starting to get that springtime feeling :) UK & Ireland Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre, Rushden, 8/3 Wild Chesil Centre, Portland, 9/3 Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 9/3 Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 10/3 Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 10/3 Potteric Carr Yorkshire...
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    Opticron BGA PC ASF 10x42

    BGA = B denotes roof prism, GA denotes rubber armour PC = phase corrected prisms ASF = aspheric eye lens and F-type multi-coating to improve colour contrast T = twist type eyecups The BGA ASF T was the fifth generation of the Imagic range. To some extent the model name changes over time were...
  12. pete_gamby

    ES80 GA vs ES80 GA ED v3

    Each generation of the ES 80 has had both SD and ED variants and this will be shown on the badge or labelling on the scope body. HTH Cheers, Pete
  13. pete_gamby

    MM4 77 GA ED 45 - construction?

    The main body components are polycarbonate (objective cone, rear body) whilst the tripod mount ring and various internal components are alloy. HTH Cheers, Pete
  14. pete_gamby

    Optics Events 2024

    Spring still feels a way off but we still have optics demos to go to! UK Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 25/2 Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 25/2 Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 27/2 Dawlish Warren NNR, Dawlish Warren, 3/3 North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 3/3...
  15. pete_gamby

    UTA 2x on spotting scopes?

    Hi David The UTA 2x is much better than the 2.5x. Higher light transmission means it copes well at higher resolutions for example. HTH Pete
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