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Opticron are good as well especially the low light lens versions. With spotting scopes you really do get what you pay for, hurts at the time but well worth the extra.
I bought an Opticron, GS 665 GA .. second hand on ebay complete with HR zoom eyepiece and cover.. like brand new, and saved a good few bob.
don't forget you will also need a good quality tripod ..
Depends on what birds really.
There were a few on the beach today topless that my I phone would have coped with![]()
Wish I hadn't seen thisI have an Opticron, which I have always been pleased with ..... until ... only last week, I had a blimp through a Swarovski. The clarity and brightness of the image was absolutely stunning. Like all optics, without exception, you get what you pay fair. But to emphasise the last post: When it comes to buying 'scopes or binoculars, there is no substitute for going and seeing for yourself in the field. Users' requirements vary from one person to the next, and something as simple as the comfort of the eyepiece can make the difference. Birdfair would be an excellent opportunity, whilst the larger RSPB reserves with shops often have their own view before you buy facilities.
- compared to a motorhome???I have to decide whether it's worth that huge pile of dosh
- compared to a motorhome???
How many hours' worth of pleasure will you get from it (no rude comments chaps please), and what price per hour will that work out to?
Anything's cheap compared to a motorhome! It's only down the road from me so I'll go and have a look at it.- compared to a motorhome???
How many hours' worth of pleasure will you get from it (no rude comments chaps please), and what price per hour will that work out to?
Good scopes hold their value if looked after so a good investment.Anything's cheap compared to a motorhome! It's only down the road from me so I'll go and have a look at it.
25-50W is a wide angle eyepiece.This ones the same as Joyce has, the eyepiece is 25-50W and it comes with a stay on case. Incidentally what tripod head do you use? I need to get a new one anyway.
I've been a very naughty boy, just come home with a Swarovski 65HD ATS. It's about 7 years old but immaculate, what image clarity!
This is not much use to the OP I know but it all comes down to budget, whatever you spend in the end you must be happy with it.
Yes, the 25-50x W eye-piece and a stay on case. I also bought a Manfrotto 500 Pro Fluid Video Head with Flat Base from WEX.You won't regret it!
Did you get an eyepiece with it?
No stopping you now.Yes, the 25-50x W eye-piece and a stay on case. I also bought a Manfrotto 500 Pro Fluid Video Head with Flat Base from WEX.
I have an Opticron, which I have always been pleased with ..... until ... only last week, I had a blimp through a Swarovski. The clarity and brightness of the image was absolutely stunning. Like all optics, without exception, you get what you pay fair. But to emphasise the last post: When it comes to buying 'scopes or binoculars, there is no substitute for going and seeing for yourself in the field. Users' requirements vary from one person to the next, and something as simple as the comfort of the eyepiece can make the difference. Birdfair would be an excellent opportunity, whilst the larger RSPB reserves with shops often have their own view before you buy facilities.
i also have a kowa tsn2 with 20 -60 eyepiece got it in 1982 cost 275 pounds with case still works well
I've been a very naughty boy, just come home with a Swarovski 65HD ATS. It's about 7 years old but immaculate, what image clarity!
This is not much use to the OP I know but it all comes down to budget, whatever you spend in the end you must be happy with it.