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Nikon ED82 (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter Neil22
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I have never owned an ED82, but IIRC the ED82 has a consistent reputation on this forum for two things :
- Consistently high quality optics still up there with the best
- It's heavy
I would therefore second Hermann's suggestion - keep the ED II 60. I would add : and/or buy an ED50 body. However, it depends on whether you are a "one scope size fits all circumstances" person, and you are prepared to put up with the compromises that brings in some circumstances, or if you like a different-sized scope for different circumstances. I am a one-size fits all ED50 user. IIRC Hermann has the full range of Nikon scopes and eyepieces. Vive la difference !
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Thanks for that. I use my scope from my patio door (inside), and my garden, (in good weather), as I have a veiw down Llanrhidian marsh (North Gower). I have no need to carry it, so weight is not a problem. Also my EDII 60 is up for auction on the well known web sight starting with an 'E', so if anyone is interested have a look !!
If I am out and about I carry pair of Steiner 10x32 binaculares which are superb and great value for money compared with some of the more expensive brands.
Lucky you! I once carried scope and tripod across the causeway to Worm's Head at low tide. Don't think I'd want to do that with an ED82 though.
John
Very strongly second your idea of substituting an ED-50 for the EDII-60 as a portable companion to the new ED-82.
The EDII-60 is seriously robust, probably could serve as a club at a pinch and be none the worse for wear, but it is not light.
Admittedly it still is almost two pounds lighter than the ED-82, but it really dwarfs the ED-50 in both weight and bulk.
Hi Hermann
Thanks for your advice. I took it, and removed my add from the sale.
You are so right. the ED 60 is a great little scope, and the zoom lens is fantastic. Also the 30x eyepeice on the ED82 works realy well with the ED 60, and visa versa.
Thanks again
Neil
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Hi John
I took Hermann's advice and kept the ED 60 as well.
The two eyepeices work great on both scopes.
I will use the ED 82 from my house and carry the ED 60 when out and about.
Definitely a good idea keeping a lighter scope option, panacea is owning all 3 sized bodies.
Hermann
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Not an owner, but the Amazon reviewers had instances of the QR plate with the scope attached not being solidly held by the tripod head.
So probably something you should check for once you get the unit.
Neil,
If you play golf, buy a monopod, and put the ED60 on the end of it, then you have something to hit the ball with as well as to look for the ball after you have hit it
Hi
Got the new tripod today and the head was a bit wobbly, but there is a ring screw which adjusts the tention on the head which has to be turned until it is just free to pan without any wobble; this screw will also lock it in place when fully tightened !!
The tripod is very stable and supports the ED82 easily.
Also it is very tall when fully extended, so if you are a 6 + footer it will siute you.
Thanks for informing me about the concern or I may not have discovered what I have.