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RDF on big binos?

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:54 pm
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by KathyNS » Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:57 pm

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I have a red-dot finder that is more or less surplus to my C-8. I have been thinking of mounting it on my Celestron 20x80 binos. Has anyone tried...

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Somebody over on CN just wrote about a ballhead thingy with a clamp attached. Of course, I can't remember the brand because I bought something...

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Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:54 pm
Modified Orion bino mount

Last post by KathyNS « Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:26 pm
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by KathyNS » Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:11 pm

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The Orion bino mount is fine, but it irritated me for a couple of reasons. The parallelogram is too short for use with a chair unless you sit with a...

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Would that mount hold a pair of 25 x 100s?

JT

What do they weigh? The 20x80s weigh 5 lbs. There is a bit of room to adjust the counterweight. If...

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Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:26 pm
Baader MaxBright® II Binoviewer

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:48 am
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by AntennaGuy » Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:32 am

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So, this new product (long awaited from Baader) sure looks interesting. Big prisms for larger field of view than other binoviewers.

I've bookmarked...

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Eyepieces with larger eye lenses with thin tube walls will also show the effect to a certain degree I have heard.
The RKE is quite a common eyepiece...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:48 am
Binoviewers With 6" f5 Achro Vs 20x80 Achro Binoculars

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:21 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:20 pm

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If you can have only one option for viewing with both eyes, which would it be and why?

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Hello Refractordude,

first of all, keep your 20x80 if you are satisfied with them.

For a binoviewer on a refractor, it is better to take a slower...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:21 pm
14" binocular telescope...

Last post by Max Nomad « Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:36 am
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by DeanD » Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:20 am

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Hi all,

I just took delivery of most of the materials needed to construct a 14 dob binocular telescope, including all the glass, the go-to drives,...

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The scope will be built from scratch: the mirrors are a light-weight matched pair specially commissioned from Hubble optics for the build (less than...

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Last post by Max Nomad
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:36 am
FMC Bak4 Prism Binoculars For $25

Last post by Refractordude « Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:14 pm

by Refractordude » Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:14 pm

These MaxUSee 8x40 binoculars are great. They put up a very clear image sharp to the edge. Tried them out last night at a bortle dark yellow zone....

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Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:14 pm
11x70s or 15x70s?

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:49 pm
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by pakarinen » Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:16 pm

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Thinking about getting a pair of 70mm LW Obies, but which mag? My 15x70 Skymasters (which appear to be identical to the Obies) are a bit too heavy...

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My Skymaster 70mm are not well-collimated. Bad out of the box. I was going to Goodwill them, but tried collimating them myself. I was able to get...

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Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:49 pm
Roof diopter ring adjustment

Last post by Rogan « Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:08 pm

by Rogan » Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:08 pm

I have a pair of Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10x36 roof binoculars that I greatly value. I love the Legend Ultra HD (I also have 8x36) and find a 36mm...

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Last post by Rogan
Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:08 pm
Binoculars Addiction

Last post by helicon « Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:37 pm
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by Max Nomad » Fri Aug 30, 2019 4:55 pm

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I think I've reignited my craving for optics... but instead of telescopes I've shifted to binoculars.

After a few years of using my Nikon 10x50 for...

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Well I pulled the trigger on a pair of Oberwerk 25x100's to add to my collection of gear!

Finally...
Hi Michael,
Congrats on the purchase, I'm...

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Last post by helicon
Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:37 pm
Steiner 10x50 Police

Last post by Rogan « Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:25 pm
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by Rogan » Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:53 pm

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Steiner is arguably the Rodney Dangerfield of the binocular world: no respect. That said, I am an admitted Steiner junkie. Military & Marine, Safari,...

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These have turned out to be true gems, 2008 10x50 Police. Razor sharp, good edge resolution, and a 6.2 degree FOV that gives a big picture window...

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Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:25 pm
Not Good

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:34 pm
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by AbbN » Wed Jun 19, 2019 3:36 am
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Hi,

Well I got a chance to test them out tonight - I got a very short break in the clouds around where Jupiter was so I took advantage of it. Sadly,...

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I have just bought a pair of the Celestron 15x70s (from Amazon of course, just in case!), and they merge perfectly. Perhaps I’ve just been lucky....
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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:34 pm
Are ~2x wide-field binoculars worth having?

Last post by ab1963 « Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:43 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:57 am

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Hi All.

I've been intrigued lately by reading advertisements for very low-power (~2x) but wide field (Galilean) binoculars, which include those made...

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I have a set of the Vixen SG 2.1x42 binos and really like them as a quick grab and view they are gold easy to hold with no shaky views which puts me...

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Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:43 pm
Aaaargh! Can't merge images

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:38 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:56 pm

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Ok, this is something that seems to come and go. After about an hour and a half observing with my scope last night, I decided to wind down with a...

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I'd do a wink test...
Look through each side individually a few times to allow adjustment of the irises of your eyes to match.

If the weather...

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:38 pm
Birthday Binos

Last post by helicon « Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:48 pm
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by Ozman » Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:23 pm

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Yeah, it's my birthday today and the Oberwerk BT-82XL-ED was sitting here waiting for me when I got home from work yesterday. You know new equipment...

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Great that you got to try out the new piece of gear and moreover it was successful Oz!

Yesterday was a very busy day for me so I was too tired to...

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Last post by helicon
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:48 pm
Oberwerk 25x100's Center or independant Focus?

Last post by helicon « Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:00 pm
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:24 pm

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I'm moving ever closer to my purchase of an Oberwerk 25x100 binocular. I'm planning this binocular to be for exclusive astronomy use and more than...

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Did you ever get to the first light?

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Last post by helicon
Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:00 pm
Anyone ever tryed one of these?

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:30 pm
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:17 pm

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just curious. Got my wife to measure my IPD and thought I'd see what was out there.

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Could be worth a try if you don't have an IPD from your eye doc / optician.

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:30 pm
Just pushed the order button!

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:26 pm
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by Ozman » Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:40 pm

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The long awaited Oberwerk BT-82XL-ED has been ordered along with their TR3 hardwood tripod and pan head.

More to come later after receipt and the...

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Definitely looking forward to reading your review(s) / experiences.

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:26 pm
Satellite Spotting

Last post by Max Nomad « Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:39 am
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by Max Nomad » Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:01 am

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Greetings, all,

Anyone else here into satellite spotting? On any given night I'll grab the binos (10x50) and sit outside for awhile using the...

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WOW!
I was just checking out that Heaven's Above website. I should be able to put that to some use and have some fun with it. I just added it to my...

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Last post by Max Nomad
Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:39 am
Oberwerk has plans to offer new wood P-Mount

Last post by ARock « Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:11 am
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:39 pm

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Talked to the folks at Oberwerk and was told they plan to offer their own P-Mount. Wood construction. I think she said late July coming in at around...

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I wish someone brought this back ....

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Last post by ARock
Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:11 am
All Purpose Bushnell Excursion EX

Last post by Rogan « Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:59 pm
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by Rogan » Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:41 pm

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Most people, unlike myself, will only own one pair of binoculars and won’t spend a fortune acquiring them....

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One more strong recommendation. Brunton Echo 8x42. Brunton is best known for making some rather amazing...

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Last post by Rogan
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:59 pm
Making Astronomical Lemonaid From Medical Lemons

Last post by Gulf Coast Guy « Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:51 am
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:02 am

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Back in Feb I suffered a mild stroke. I'm on the mend now and back to work with some limitations. The left periphery of my visual field of both eyes...

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The 25x100 IF Arrived today. It was packed very well In a double boxthe inner box was rigid foam cusioned from the outer box. The box showed no sign...

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Last post by Gulf Coast Guy
Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:51 am
Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 Binos

Last post by Gulf Coast Guy « Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:31 pm
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by AbbN » Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:31 pm
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I've decided to go with the 20x80's. I've got a pair of 10x50's and 8x50's which I can easily hand hold. I've used my former 15x70's on a tripod I...

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Lucky you chicagorandy :thumb: As far as the weather, I haven't had mine out since collimating them - many clear days / cloudy nights since then...
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Last post by Gulf Coast Guy
Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:31 pm
It's My Fault The LA Cloudiness is on me.

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:11 am
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:18 pm

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Everyone in LA (Lower Alabama) can blame me for the clouds. My Farpoint Universal Binocular Mount should ship. today. I also got the word The...

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Mine have been horrid since I bought the Vixen :(

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:11 am
Are these for real?

Last post by Ozman « Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:30 am
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:06 am

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My luck doesn't normally run well so I find it hard to believe what I'm seeing.
Years ago on the way to the lake in TN ( We had a ontoon boat then)...

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My Simmons Prosport 10x50s are similar (if not the exact same thing) and have served me well for many, many years. Bought them at Wal-Mart for about...

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Last post by Ozman
Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:30 am
Oberwerk LW 15x70s?

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:41 am
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by pakarinen » Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:42 pm

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Any reviews / experience / comments on Oberwerk LW 15x70s? I want to replace my Skymaster 15x70s.

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Ok, thanks for the info.

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Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:41 am

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