tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647395313001100441.post1930360648044412415..comments2024-01-16T10:47:14.743+01:00Comments on Bell Tower Birding: My Scope: Boon and BaneJochenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10852825311605464857noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647395313001100441.post-9131909241686167912013-05-25T02:01:25.578+02:002013-05-25T02:01:25.578+02:00I have been exploring for a little for any high-qu...I have been exploring for a little for any high-quality articles or blog posts in this kind of area .<br />Exploring in Yahoo I eventually stumbled upon this <br />website. Reading this information So i am happy to express that I have an incredibly good uncanny feeling I discovered exactly what I needed.<br />I most without a doubt will make certain to do not overlook this web site and <br />provides it a glance on a continuing basis.<br /><br />Also visit my web-site - <a href="http://spotduck.com/index.php?do=/profile-21762/info/" rel="nofollow">healthy waist to height ratio</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647395313001100441.post-72560735546877127022010-04-29T14:52:49.820+02:002010-04-29T14:52:49.820+02:00Jochen
I will always revere the scope that allowe...Jochen<br /><br />I will always revere the scope that allowed me to find my Washtenaw county Blue Grosbeak (is your next post going to be on the tripod? - you own an explanation to the other readers about this one!)<br /><br />I have a couple of points I would like to do.<br /><br />First, I was once a big fan of digiscoping. Then I acquired my scope (A pentax), (before my son was born) it was my primary intention to spend more time digiscoping, and maybe approach the picture quality of Jerry Jourdan, for instance. <br /><br />Well, I now have a baby, and a lot less time, I changed my approach on this. If I see a bird, I need to be able to take a picture quickly, and move. Digiscoping is great, but it require lots of time and patience, things you don't have if you are a dad. So digiscoping has to remain a simple way to document some species, and that's about it. <br /><br />Therefore, is there really a need for a 3000 dollars swaro? It seems to me that a cheaper scope would allow you do document 99% of the species you would with a swaro<br /><br />Second, I was really impressed during our last Chrismast Count (I was the leader by default of my area) then one of the birders showed me his simple scope (vortex skyline) which he has paid (new) for less than $500. Seriously, take a second look at the cheaper scopes. You might be impressed by how much those have been improved lately. <br /><br />Third, I think it is crazy these days to buy a new scope, unless you have won the lottery. There are many used scope out there that are really good. Just need to be patient. I bought mine for a third of its new value. <br /><br />Agree with Hilke, try a Paypal thing. I'll pitch in, if only for the grosbeack, or the birding books you left me. Or take a week of vacation and come in Pointe Pelee to lead some german birding tours....Laurenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137501980898703974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647395313001100441.post-12294230670222075702010-04-29T13:11:25.596+02:002010-04-29T13:11:25.596+02:00@Hilke: thanks, that's a lovely thing to say. ...@Hilke: thanks, that's a lovely thing to say. However, I don't see myself trying to find a generous donor as - you know - I do have a decent salary, it's just that it all goes more towards organic food, toddler shoes and child care than birding equipment. If I was to gather money, I'd probably end up looking happily at the sum, looking longingly at the Swaro in a cataloque, then looking alarmed and worried at the population trend of the Spoon-billed Sandpiper and end up donating everything to BirdLife International. Which, you know, suddenly seems like a good plan...<br /><br />@Patrick: Ha, "the bright side" of my scope? Look, it's the lack of brightness due to the small lenses I complained about :-))))))<br />And you know, if ever I end up somewhere in bear country, I will probably take my old Asiola along, just in case. Because there are a lot of things it does very well, even showing me birds, it's just the blinkin' digiscoping. Try nowadays to submit record after record after record of very rare birds (which happens when you've been birding for 25+ years) without any "modern" documentation.<br /><br />@John: oh, it's quite the opposite. Those who know them value them greatly, and even though you can still find bargains on eBay for below 100 Euros, they are almost collector's items.<br />As a matter of fact, I am planning to sell it in 18 years to finance my son's university education. :-))<br /><br />I'd like to point out though that I wasn't really complaining. Just explaining.Jochenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852825311605464857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647395313001100441.post-52772246585780956892010-04-29T02:41:09.574+02:002010-04-29T02:41:09.574+02:00It's also less likely that someone would be te...It's also less likely that someone would be tempted to steal it.John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00163297234733313179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647395313001100441.post-46736027344024603822010-04-28T19:11:24.160+02:002010-04-28T19:11:24.160+02:00Look on the bright side - that scope probably does...Look on the bright side - that scope probably does a hell of a lot better job against a bear than a Swaro.Patrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647395313001100441.post-34198007812817343612010-04-28T16:29:13.599+02:002010-04-28T16:29:13.599+02:00Jochen, pass around a hat on Paypal. Maybe you'...Jochen, pass around a hat on Paypal. Maybe you'll find a generous donor among your readers. You certainly deserve a good scope. (I am not joking. I know of someone who collected more than enough for a rabies shot that she needed.)Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.com