like Emily said they're expensive
and use batteries which adds another weak point in the system.


No, they're not. and how are batteries a "weak point"?

I don't get hung up on ANR, I just hate it when people judge things
with no basis in facts. ;-)

My advice: Get a Marv Golden or Avshop branded version of the
Lightspeed QFR XCc for 250 $ or so. ANR, lightweight, cheap. If you're
in the UK, you can get them in Europe, too.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)