Re: Cheap 10x50 binos at Lidl again



On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 15:01:20 -0000, Kate <@*slamaspam*.demon.co.uk> wrote:
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>I don`t know much about binoculars as I usually view the birds through
>a telephoto camera lens, but is it not possible to mount them on to a
>monopod somehow if they are heavy?

Some have tripod screw mounts (at least mine do), but IME not many. You
can get attachments that will clamp onto most binoculars though.

My Swift Audubons weigh in over 1kg so it's very handy if scanning an
area for a long time (prolonged observation once something has been
found is via the scope on its tripod).

Frink

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