[NatureNS] Spotting Scope

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Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:28:05 -0300
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There are indeed a few that have built in Image Stabilization, just like
some cameras. Unfortunately they tend to have a lot of disadvantages, such
as having relatively poor optical quality, or being very heavy, or
expensive, or a narrow field of view. But if you have shaky hands and are
willing to put up with all that, they can indeed be excellent. I think that
a light weight high optical quality 7X or 8X power standard binocular would
usually be a better bet for carrying around in the field. Image stabilized
ones seem to be more popular with astronomers and boaters than with birders=
.

Richard

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 3:55 PM, Nancy Roberts <nancy.roberts@ns.sympatico.c=
a
> wrote:

> There are binoculars that compensate - somehow - for unsteadiness. My
> father loved his.
> Nancy
>
> Nancy Roberts Design
> Celebrating 17 years of making you look GOOD
>
> Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2X6
> 902 461-9488
>
>
>
> On 3-Jul-09, at 2:40 PM, David&Jane Schlosberg wrote:
>
>  I have a Vortex "Vanquish" 8X26 binocular.  It was reasonably priced; an=
d
> it's light, but it's not 100% waterproof.  I haven't had any problems wit=
h
> it.  My husband has  Nikon 101793BP "Travelite EX" 8X25.  It is totally
> waterproof, lightweight, and a fair bit more expensive.  Both came from t=
he
> Mahone Bay store.  The optics are clear and sharp on both.  The adjustmen=
ts
> are a bit smoother on the Nikon.  Please publish information on spotting
> scopes, if you receive any privately.
> Thanks.
> Jane
> p.s.  If you have unsteady hands, as I do, a stronger powered binocular
> becomes more difficult to hold steady.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [
> mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca <naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca>]*On
> Behalf Of *Gayle MacLean
> *Sent:* Friday, July 03, 2009 7:45 AM
> *To:* naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
> *Subject:* Re: [NatureNS] Spotting Scope
>
>   And speaking of Spotting Scopes (what is the advantage of using them?) =
&
> binoculars in general, (& I apologize if this topic has been addressed
> before), where is a good place here in HRM, to find ones that:
> 1. birders love
> 2. are reasonably priced
> 3. and that don't weigh a ton.
>
> I got very nice binoculars for Christmas but they just get so darned heav=
y
> after a short time when I'm out peering up into the trees.
> So, for the lady birders out there, what are your favourites and where di=
d
> you get them?
>
> Many thanks!!
>
> Gayle MacLean
>  Dartmouth
>
> --- On *Thu, 7/2/09, Margaret E.Millard <mmillard@eastlink.ca>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Margaret E.Millard <mmillard@eastlink.ca>
> Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Spotting Scope
> To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
> Received: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 10:59 PM
>
> Hello Lois. I could be interested in this. Where are you located?
> Marg Millard, White Point, Queens
> http://margmillard.ca
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lois Codling" <loiscodling@hfx.eastlink.ca<http://ca.mc379.mail.ya=
hoo.com/mc/compose?to=3Dloiscodling@hfx.eastlink.ca>
> >
> To: "Nature NS" <naturens@chebucto.ns.ca<http://ca.mc379.mail.yahoo.com/m=
c/compose?to=3Dnaturens@chebucto.ns.ca>
> >
> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:30 PM
> Subject: [NatureNS] Spotting Scope
>
>
> > Anyone interested in purchasing the following before it is advertised
> > more generally:
> >
> > Starter spotting telescope - $100
> >
> > Used original pattern Bushnell Spacemaster II
> >
> > Optics in excellent condition, though the body is somewhat battered -
> > Objective lens cap will not go on.
> >
> > Including an extremely good 22x wide angle eyepiece, and a 40x eyepiece
> > which can be useful in good viewing conditions.
> >
> > please contact me at the above e-mail address.
> >
> > Lois Codling
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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There are indeed a few that have built in Image Stabilization, just like so=
me cameras. Unfortunately they tend to have a lot of disadvantages, such as=
 having relatively poor optical quality, or being very heavy, or expensive,=
 or a narrow field of view. But if you have shaky hands and are willing to =
put up with all that, they can indeed be excellent. I think that a light we=
ight high optical quality 7X or 8X power standard binocular would usually b=
e a better bet for carrying around in the field. Image stabilized ones seem=
 to be more popular with astronomers and boaters than with birders.<br>

<br>Richard<br><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 3:55 P=
M, Nancy Roberts <span dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:nancy.roberts@ns.s=
ympatico.ca">nancy.roberts@ns.sympatico.ca</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockq=
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