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Scopes and Binoculars

To: Joan Rosenthal <>
Subject: Scopes and Binoculars
From: Dave Torr <>
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:44:33 +1100
Two other things Jenny - you will of course need to budget for a tripod for
your scope, and beware that some prices for scopes exclude the eye-piece!

On 19 December 2011 08:52, Joan Rosenthal <> wrote:

> Hi Jenny
> I second Chris's recommendation of Bintel in Glebe. They provide help and
> service beyond the call of duty.
>
> For binoculars, apart from looking at distant things (of course) you want a
> pair that can focus reasonably close, to see fine details on that litle
> brown bird that's hopping about in nearby shrubbery. That's one reason I
> like my Nikon Monarch 8x36. Another reason is their relatively light
> weight, a factor when you're carrying backpack, water bottle, etc. - and I
> see that at least sometimes you'll be carting a scope as well. I can manage
> my binoculars one-handed, which can be useful, and they're water resistant
> so can be carried in the rain.
> Regards, Joan
>
> On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 9:21 PM, Jenny Stiles <
> >wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Hi List,
> > I am relatively new to birding [I have been interested for many years but
> > my kids are now old enough that I can pursue it a bit more easily!] &
> have
> > been hoping Santa [Aka husband] will give me a scope for Christmas. What
> > brand would you recommend and is there a good shop in Sydney or would we
> be
> > better off buying overseas online?
> >
> > I have a more immediate need as my binoculars have suddenly stopped
> > working [left eye can't be focussed!] & so they also need replacing. They
> > are 10 X 50 & are probably not worth repairing as they were only a cheap
> > pair. What brand and strength would you recommend & again, a good place
> to
> > buy from Sydney.
> >
> > Thank You,
> > Jenny Stiles, Sydney
> >
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