Hi, I am going to go and have a look through some entry level optics at an 'IN FOCUS' field event at WWT Welney (Cambs,UK) soon and i was wondering whether companies offer any discounts at events such as this?
Also if anybody knows of any other such events coming up in the South East/East Anglia I would love to know.
The scope I am hoping to see is the Opticron IS 60mm with zoom eyepiece, just as Reg, another member, bought as a first scope. Has anybody had a go with this scope?
Happy birding,
Ben
Hi Boznia, In Focus visit this way too. It's a great opportunity to compare several different peices of equipment and they don't mind how long you spend. I even managed some digiscoped shots through their scopes last year.
Only problem, once you sampled the good stuff, it spoils you for the budget equipment - but I dare say that's what they hope will happen !
Looks like they are visiting Lackford Lakes nr Bury St.Edmunds on 28th Jan and 18th Feb
More info available www.at-infocus.co.uk
Hello Boznia,
Be careful about field days, good as they may be for comparing different brands sometimes that is not possible cos they limit what they take with them to these events and try to push you to decide on these products. Best to visit as many shops or events as you can to see as many different products as possible and then you will feel better when you buy whatever you decide to go for.