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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    A final and conclusive update on the issue. I confirm that the strange effect was due to the wrong ipd setting together with the sub-optimal position of the eyecups: with some difficulty, being a smaller binocular, but I was able to generate the same effect when observing with the vortex 8x32...
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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    Thank you, good to know. Now, since I saw that with the new ipd setting the distance between my eye and the lens has increased, I tried lowering the eyecups by one position so I can gently rest them on my eyebrows without having to press them hard to get the right eye relief and it helps. I will...
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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    In fact I feel that in terms of eyepiece size the M7s are my limit, I dare not imagine how uncomfortable larger binoculars can seem to me. Perhaps I am more one for compact or, at most, mid-size binoculars. I'll try using it for a while with this new ipd setting, see if I get used to it or not...
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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    It also happens with flowers at greater distances, even at 20-30m. Anyway, thanks for the explanation. The problem is certainly related to the ipd setting. The sad thing is that with the corrected ipd the binoculars fit poorly on my face due to the eyepieces being too large. The edge of the...
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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    Doing some tests, it seems to be related to the ipd. By reducing it, the problem seems to reduce until it disappears.
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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    Thanks for your help. In your opinion is it worth sending it to Nikon service or is it more likely to be an inherent defect in the M7 that you have to live with? Can any other M7 owners tell me if they notice the same defect?
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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    So if this is the case, is the reason why through vortex binoculars the problem does not occur because the lenses are less flat?
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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    Thank you. I have tried, but unfortunately it does not seem to resolve. Or rather, with the diopter in certain positions the problem seems to disappear or almost disappear, but the overall definition becomes very bad.
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    Monarch M7 8x42 problem

    Hello everyone, since January I have owned a monarch m7 8x42 with which I have so far been very happy in all respects. However, I have recently encountered a problem, perhaps already present and simply not noticed. The binoculars are very sharp and don't give me any problems when observing...
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    How sharp should the view be for a Nikon Monarch M5 in 8x42?

    I had a Monarch M5 on trial for a while, after trying various binoculars and of all of them decided to get and keep the M7. The sharpness and focus of my sample were excellent, truly comparable not only to those of the M7, but also to other higher-end binoculars. The only real limitation I found...
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    Help request: some doubts about M5/M7

    Yes, completely! I like them very much and for "just" 80€ difference there is no comparison for me. Yes, exactly. Two different samples of M7.
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    New binoculars under 200€

    Thanks for the suggestions! We haven't bought anything yet, but we are leaning towards the DB 8x32. If we manage these days we'll go to a shop and try out a few of the binoculars mentioned above, although it's difficult to find well-stocked sellers here.
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    Help request: some doubts about M5/M7

    In the end I ordered a second sample which turned out to be better. It has less field curvature, so a slightly wider sweet spot, and it also seems to me to have slightly better resolution or at least more accurate focusing (I noticed this when comparing focusing on intricate areas like brambles...
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    New binoculars under 200€

    Thank you all for your opinions and photos. Thinking about it I think we'll take the Opticron at 100€ if we were to go for savings, or the Vortex DB at 180€ if we decide to spend a bit more. I would hate to give up the 3D effect of the porros, but perhaps among the binoculars closer to 200€ the...
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    New binoculars under 200€

    First of all, thank you for the advice. Excluding price, from an optical point of view did the Opticron seem better than the P7 to you? I understood that in this range there are no abysmal differences and all the binoculars mentioned perform sufficiently well, but I also wanted to understand if...
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    New binoculars under 200€

    I really like the idea of getting a porro prims, but it seems impossible to find a balanced one for about 200€. I was attracted to the Kowa, but I read some opinions that it performs worse than the Opticron Adventurer, which, in turn, you say performs at the level of the Svbony. This is all very...
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    New binoculars under 200€

    Vortex definitely remains an option, and their warranty is very attractive to me. However, from €200 and below, the Kowa YF II and Opticron Adventurer also seem very good (and beautiful) to me. To your knowledge, are the warranties Kowa and Opticron reliable?
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    New binoculars under 200€

    Yes, I understood. I was referring to "They out perform all at the same price point above. At the ~£200 threshold, I would have no hesitation recommending them". How do you judge Svbony's brightness?
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    New binoculars under 200€

    Thank you very much for the feedback. Very interesting that the Svbony performs better than all competitors in the same price range. Regarding the weight: according to the specs, the Svbony still weighs less than the P7. Am I wrong? Maybe it is sturdy, but reading opinions it doesn't seem...
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    New binoculars under 200€

    Thank you. The thing I don't understand is whether the Svbony 8x32 are just great quality/price or even putting cost aside can they actually compete with the Prostaff P7, Vortex, Kowa etc etc Anyway, that there is no one answer as to which is the best binoculars under 200 I know, but maybe...
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    New binoculars under 200€

    Hi! I recently bought my first binoculars to finally get into birdwatching, a monarch m7 8x42. It took me a few days to get used to it and now I am fully satisfied. Now I am looking for a second pair of binoculars for my girlfriend. She will hardly use it by herself, but she likes to come with...
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    Help request: some doubts about M5/M7

    I am sure it is difficult even with an 8.8, especially when they are very close. Fortunately, observing bats is not my priority, but I enjoy doing it when it happens and I'm glad that the 8.3 fov of the M7 allows me to do it quite well. On further testing I really think it was a problem of...
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    Help request: some doubts about M5/M7

    Thanks for the advice. By holding it correctly, I immediately noticed an improvement in image stability. I hope time and practice will do the rest. Stargazing correctly is not crucial for me. I was more interested in making sure that the optics of my sample had no problems. Yes, in fact I did...
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    Help request: some doubts about M5/M7

    First of all, thank you. Regarding the moons of Jupiter, I do not know, I have never tried. When I am in the right conditions I will try. However, last night I did some tests more calmly and with both binoculars, even though the sky was not ideal. Equivalent results, except for the greater...
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    Help request: some doubts about M5/M7

    Thank you for your answers! I hope too that it's just the curvature of the field, I've noticed that if I want to I can also focus quite well on the edges at the expense of the centre which then goes out of focus. I did the test and it is as you say. Only at very short distances (less than 5m) do...
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