HallelujahAl
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Got me a new toy and my very first spotting scope in the shape of the Opticron MM4 77 with SDL v4 zoom eyepiece.
I went to In-Focus at Rutland Water, where I was able to do comparisons with both the above, and the MM3 80 ED, and the Hawke 85mm.
All three scopes were great, and for all practical purposes would be great for my interest which is sketching and painting (watercolours) bird life.
However, I ended up choosing the MM4 as it had the edge over the other two by some margin in my opinion. The field of view from edge to edge seemed both brighter and wider.
My wife who was with me thought so too, so that was it! Cash well and truly splashed!
Anyway I’m now fully kitted out and can’t wait to get out to RSPB Frampton Marsh tomorrow 😁
I went to In-Focus at Rutland Water, where I was able to do comparisons with both the above, and the MM3 80 ED, and the Hawke 85mm.
All three scopes were great, and for all practical purposes would be great for my interest which is sketching and painting (watercolours) bird life.
However, I ended up choosing the MM4 as it had the edge over the other two by some margin in my opinion. The field of view from edge to edge seemed both brighter and wider.
My wife who was with me thought so too, so that was it! Cash well and truly splashed!
Anyway I’m now fully kitted out and can’t wait to get out to RSPB Frampton Marsh tomorrow 😁
