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When time allows we'll film it mounted in strong wind.
This was a rather crude attempt but the scope is less effective on a tripod than handheld, which of course is the main purpose of it.
In the video, the scope wasn't being handled which it would be if we're adjusting the zoom/focus in normal use.
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Yes, understand, that's a fair point, Steve.
Like the first clip we've had to upload it to YouTube as Bluesky crashes if we upload directly. This is the clip seen through the phone while we were filming.

youtu.be/Egji2C33LHU?...
Smartphone footage through Swarovski AT Balance.
YouTube video by The Birder's Store
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November 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
No wind here in Worcester this morning but we've replicated it best we can by wobbling the tripod without and then with IS. A little extreme but you get the idea, especially if you watch the right side of the frame remaining parallel to chimney stack in IS mode.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl0z...
Swarovski AT Balance mounted on tripod in windy conditions without and with IS engaged.
YouTube video by The Birder's Store
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November 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM