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Spotting scopes

To: "Richard Jenkin" <>, <>
Subject: Spotting scopes
From:
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:57:49 +1000
Richard, try contacting Swarovski directly:

Swarovski International (Australia) Pty Ltd
12, Primrose Avenue, Rosebery, NSW 2018
Tel.: (02) 8345 7228

Regards
Frank Antram

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From: "Richard Jenkin" 
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:21:55 +1000
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Subject: Spotting scopes

> Hi all
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> I am in the market for a new spotting scope and after much research and
> deliberating , I have decided on a Swarovski STM 80 HD, with a 20-60 eye
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> However I cannot find anywhere in Australia that seems to carry this model.
> Does anyone know a supplier that does ?
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> The closest I have come is Bintel in Sydney with an ATM 80HD for $4929, or
> the Birding Shop with a STS 80HD + 20-60 zoom eye piece for $4458.
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> I hope to ultimately also use it for digiscoping and wondering if anyone has
> had any experience with straight versus angled when it comes to ease of use.
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> Also Magnesium versus Aluminium bodies i.e. STM versus STS . I know
> aluminium is heavier but cheaper but in the field which is best ?
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> I have searched the birding-aus archives but also was unable to answer any
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> Any help much appreciated.
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> Cheers
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> Dick Jenkin
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