>
> What do you use now?
> Something much heavier...?  ;)
I use a Kowa 60mm scope which is lighter and with the ED glass gives and
exceptionally bright image for the size of the objective using a 27X
wide angle eyepiece. In good light I sometimes use a 40X eyepiece which
is quite effective on reservoirs when looking at something on the far
side. It is also obsolete as Kowa have replaced it with a 66mm
waterproof model. Mine isn't waterproof but I protect it using a case
and I have not had any damp problems.
>
>
>
> If it's drizzling does that mean you shouldnt
> close the thing?
>
> Or should you take a wee cloth to wipe the rain
> off before you close it.
>
> Or is it just a fair weather-only friend?

Fair weather only in my opinion

>
>
> > If you don't want to carry a tripod a mini bean bag filled with
> > polystyrene beads can be used as an effective support - its weight
is
> > negligible.
>
> Do you know I actually thought of that today,
> but then thought I'd get laughed off this NG!
> Any idea where a good place to buy one would be?
>
> Ship
Try looking on Ebay or a similar auction site - or a dealer in
second-hand optics.

Alan