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Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
That has me worried as well: I only have one main pair, and I use them quite a lot. So it's important I have some ease of mind about repairs being possible. I reckon, if you treat them carefully, they will last double or triple the time before they need any service or repair, compared to how I... -
Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
If I had a concrete offer, I would maybe consider this. It now depends on what Zeiss replies to me. It's likely they don't want to include a 8x42 SF and just want to stick to giving me back a 7x42. If that happens, I would consider swapping for a SF and paying for the agreed difference in... -
Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
The 8x42 SF is my option / counter offer, not their offering, and I have to see what they think of that. The 8x42 SF has been on my radar for some time (because of its wide FOV, almost matching a 7x42 FL but with slightly higher magnification), and considering I cannot have my 7x42 FL repaired... -
Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
I wouldn't even mind paying extra for an upgrade, but how much I think is reasonable: I honestly don't know... Some people wouldnt even call it an upgrade but I was looking at something with just a bit more magnification, and the 8x42SF doesn't give up any of the wide view I cherish so much in... -
Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
Well I didn't invent this, but even before I posted my previous message, an email from Zeiss rolled in (half an hour ago): I think I have not much choice than to accept the offer. My bins were a 2006-2007 pair that was a cherry (not that I think there are that many lemons of this bin, but... -
Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
For those that are interested, here is the order confirmation together with Zeiss' specification of costs. Note that my initial question / issue was the 2 checked boxes filled in: together with some more words to point Zeiss to the issues I felt I had: 1. The rubber armour on objective side... -
Looking for English Speaking guide in Japan
you could try here: www.facebook.com/groups/kantori2 some info about Kantori Japan: Kantorilode: Birds of Japan- temmie
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- Forum: Information Wanted
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Road Trip USA, Birding the Southern Border.
I understand you don't want to be traced, but trying to reconstruct your travels (as this part of the world is unbirded by me and I have some plans in the next couple of years): San Joachim = San Jacinto wildlife area Chico Bolas = Bolsa Chica ecological reserve right? :)- temmie
- Post #8
- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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French Guiana
Thanks for explaining, it was really an open question, trying not to judge or frame. I understand a 100% that more focus on mammals will eat into your birding time / effort / energy, and as you mention Silky Anteater and Giant Armadillo, the rewards can be very much worth it! Sometimes I ask...- temmie
- Post #72
- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Name a Bird You've Seen 2
#9790 Yungas Tyrannulet October 2024, Bolvia, ofcourse on the Yungas road ;-)- temmie
- Post #12,151
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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French Guiana
I'm a bit gobsmacked by your low numbers (especially Ecuador). What do you think is the reason?- temmie
- Post #68
- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Gambia family holiday
Yes. Your life will be difficult as the locals will point out birds and make you feel like you will quickly regret any minute you're staying in your hotel. After some days, having hired the local guides and having seen some amazing birds, you will want more and regret having taken your wife and...- temmie
- Post #6
- Forum: Information Wanted
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Name a Bird You've Seen 2
Not a finch but we call this Tanager a finch (near La Paz, October 2024): #9783 Boulder Finch- temmie
- Post #12,143
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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ID Handbook of European Birds - thoughts, comments thread
For those that need one more review to be convinced, this one is pretty much in-depth from top euro birder / gull connoisseur Peter Adriaens. He immediately picked out all gull improvements and you’d be wise to print this as an addendum and save it in between the gull pages 😉...- temmie
- Post #188
- Forum: Books, Magazines, Publications, Video & DVD
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2025 Birding Goals
Thank you for reminding me that we in Europe can't complain too much about our holidays...! But I'm doing this also thanks to some parental leave holidays I have still left; Don't tell my children I dedicate that extra holiday time to re-finding my sanity while birding abroad... :D- temmie
- Post #34
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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2025 Birding Goals
Unfortunately I'm a simple office hamster running in a corporate wheel! Guiding is a freelance / twice-a-year affair... Blue-bearded is indeed my dream!- temmie
- Post #32
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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2025 Birding Goals
I hope to clean up Morocco in March during a family trip. I need 6 species after having been there 3 times but always randomly strolling without much targeted birding; I want to target approx. 5 species of butterflies in the Netherlands and France (I'm running out of species in Belgium), all in...- temmie
- Post #27
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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How's Your 2024 List Going?
915. Green-and-gold Tanager (near Santa Cruz, Bolivia) I could still get to 1000. but I fear I'll be too lazy to spend too much time scraping for species between X-Mas and NY... -
Help with sites for Blanford's Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubescens)
I feel your pain, and it's the biggest frustration there is with the "I don't care" data format of ebird that many are defending beyong all logic. Anyways, luckily there are better databases that have a solid data standard, i.e. the Darwin Core Archive. Unfortunately those databases are less...- temmie
- Post #2
- Forum: Information Wanted
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São Paulo: Birding the Best of Mata Atlântica
It's better than mine so it's excellent! 🙃 Seriously it's a very good one as it's not too high up / relatively close (but how close it was depends also on how good your camera gear is: what lens/body combo did you use?)- temmie
- Post #12
- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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São Paulo: Birding the Best of Mata Atlântica
That Purpletuft is an awesome bird, if seen well. They often are high in the canopy though... But connecting with one is already hard enough so great you had that one (among a great list of other specialties). ps: Crested is indeed a bird no one would ever target in SE-Brazil or around Iguazu...- temmie
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
I honestly think USA warranty is much more generous, but I don’t know if it’s included in the warranty (I thought there is some kind of lifetime warranty?) or USA customer service is much more lenient because that’s the way things go in the USA and you guys are more demanding… ;) Fun fact: I... -
Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
I will come back to the time the moment they are back at home :) For the moment, they are inspecting and I need to receive a quote. Until now everything went quite smooth, client-orientated and with good communication. But the most important step will be the price quote, duration of repair and... -
Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
I don't think it's under warranty; I asked for a quote before repair, and the status at the moment is they are inspecting it. Just going back a bit: 1. I filled in the customer service info wrt the repair info on their website; 2. they sent me a parcel shipment label I had to print, I put the... -
Zeiss FL issue...and are they still repairable?
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics GmbH, and more specifically the customer service for binoculars, is located in Wetzlar. Carl Zeiss AG (company HQ) is located in Oberkochen.