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I've got the Pentax 65ED angled body coming but now I'd like to find a light weight tripod. Thanks Jack, for the info on the Pentax! I have an Orion Paragon...
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Apr 2, 2005
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Good morning, I have just this weekend been introduced to this wonderful hobby. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Vicki Lackey and I live outside...
Vicki Lackey
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Apr 4, 2005
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You should contact your nearest Audubon Society and also find the Internet mailing list(s) for your part of Texas. That would be the best place to ask...
David Coursey
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Apr 4, 2005
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Got the Pentax 65ED. Who needs bigger glass for daytime birding?? Now, I've got a tripod. Nice Manfrotto Jr. Inexpensive, light and suprisingly stable. It's a...
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Apr 7, 2005
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... Congrats! Yes, it's a great glass. You could have paid a lot more, but not realized very much difference except a lighter wallet. Hope it continues to...
Jack Dozier
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Apr 7, 2005
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Has anyone had any experience with any of the Pentax PCF 20x60 binos? Have used the PCF III 12x50s for the last 10+ years, an thinking of getting something...
Ken Thompson
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Apr 13, 2005
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Hi, my wife and I are leaving for south american in two weeks and as an after thought I realized that it would be nice to bring binoculars along to watch some...
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Apr 13, 2005
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The Nikon 7x35 Action are an excellent value. I have two pairs myself. These are the bins newcomers should buy if they don't want to spend more than $100....
David Coursey
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Apr 13, 2005
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I'd say you'd be _much_ happier with these: Nikon Action 7x35, about $60 US ...
J Bass
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Apr 13, 2005
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I'm thinking about buying somd decent binoculars. How do you like Pentax? ... From: "Ken Thompson"<kth0mpsn@...> Sent: 4/12/05 7:06:48 PM To:...
Jon Augustine
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Apr 13, 2005
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Isn't this where a scope starts looking attractive?...
David Coursey
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Apr 13, 2005
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Have had good service out of the Pentax PCF III 12x50s; replaced neckstrap with shoulder harness, carry them along when i'm cycling along the Mississippi from...
Ken Thompson
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Apr 14, 2005
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Thank you for the suggestion, that looks like a nice pair of binoculars. My only concern is the short eye relief of 11.9 mm. Will this pose a problem for my...
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Question from total ignorance: Between the Pentax PCF V and the PCF WP, are there any significant differences other than waterproofing? If not, just how...
Ken Thompson
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Apr 24, 2005
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-Hi Jerry.......I'm considering getting the Pentax 65ED also,and following your advice on a tripod am looking at a Bogen(Manfrotto) 728B which is the...
garyrand89101
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May 8, 2005
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... Yes. Get one with a screw on "Shoe" which you leave on your scope. Snap on, snap off, type thing. Stays with the scope. Some glue it, but not always...
Jack Dozier
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May 8, 2005
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Gary, I've chosen one with a quick release shoe that screws into the threaded mount portion of the Pentax. It's convenient, although with it on, I can't use...
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May 11, 2005
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Jerry.......purchased the Pentax 65EDa and an Manfrotto tripod with a 3130 fluid head. haven't done much with it yet onther than taking a look at the nearby...
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May 20, 2005
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... Yep, the glass is as good as any in my opinion. A little awkward for me to use on the window mount, but a very good scope. JD Jack Dozier Alligator Pt.,...
Jack Dozier
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May 20, 2005
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Hello all. I have two Kowa spotting scopes for sale. Here they are: 1. Kowa TSN-824 (82mm fluorite) with 20-60 zoom eyepiece, protective jacket, original box,...
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Jun 2, 2005
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Hello, Do any of you experts have an opinion regarding the Leupold Wind River Olympic 10x50 binoculars? BVD appears to regard them highly and I am interested...
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Jun 26, 2005
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They are just another chinese made scope....
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Take advantage of the lowest interest rates. Lower your monthly payments. Never has there been a better time to refinance you home loan....
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I'm sorry for the recent spam on this list, I was birding in Alaska and did not have the opportunity to deal with it immediately. The offending parties have...
James Bass
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Aug 1, 2005
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Hi all. Trying to sell a Swarovski AT80 with 20-60x zoom eyepiece, transferable warranty, original box, all lens caps, booklet. In excellent condition; it...
jared mizanin
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Aug 1, 2005
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Hey Jared, I might be interested in the scope. Please send some pics to me at this address. -J...
J Bass
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Aug 1, 2005
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Hello all, A couple months ago, I picked up a pair of BO 10X42 binos on auction at Astromart, and I have to say, these are wonderful binos! They're roof...
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Now that Steven Ingrahm is working for Zeiss and Better View Desired is no more, do any of you have a favorite site for new optics reviews? -J...
J Bass
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