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Title: Very Heavy for Everyday Birdwatching Without a Pod
Review: This birder, who has a Zeiss, two Nikons, a Leica, a Swarovski, a Bushnell and two other Canons, should have known better, but didn't adequately consider this unit's 43.2-ounces, almost three pounds. The verdict after a first outing in Fairfield County, CT: Very heavy in the field in a standing position despite good not great IS. 15-power magnification is obviously a lot, one trade-off being six meters, about 20 feet, the nearest focus. The focus knob is fast and smooth, the image is bright, & the ergonomics are reasonable. For a specific assessment of the optics this reviewer will defer to the pros.
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