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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
Nikon at least used to know how to make a superbly smooth wheel. The EDGs I once owned had an exceptionally smooth one. -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
Glad to hear Nikon has made at least one smooth focus wheel on a HG. I’ve yet to find one that comes close. If one prefers rubber to a nicely textured alloy knob that’s not slippery in the wet like the HGs … -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
The HGs are a fine glass. I would happily pay an extra $200 for a smoother focus wheel, removable eyecups and more metal and less plastic. I can understand why brands whose sub-alphas in this price category wouldn’t do this. So not to compete with their alpha offerings. However since this is... -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
So I take it it’s the comprehension part that’s challenging😱🤣 Just f…ing kidding! I’m as guilty as anybody of posting things I later regret. Apologies. Good reminder I need to lighten up. -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
Paultricounty I very much value your opinions on binos and think you are one of the most knowledgeable on various models on the forum. Inevitability we will disagree on some things but the vast majority of the time I agree with your opinions. -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
Well if you read my whole post it clearly said the B1.2s and HGs were very comparable and the reason I didn’t keep the 1.2s were the eyecups were too short. I don’t like having to fiddle with a binos placement to avoid blackouts. I love my HGs so there’s NO issue nor did I imply there was. -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
Yes I know all about Msvens. I stopped in Lander this summer where they have every optic they make on display. Was impressed with all that I tried. Also believe they are a bargain because they sell direct to the consumer. I think the B series would all cost more with other companies. I’ve owned... -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
I guess you didn’t see that I said the HGs were better but the B3s are Way better that the M7s. Worst 8x30 I’ve ever owned. Suffered from glare everywhere. Horrible. Vipers are nowhere near either imho. A $300 binocular with a $500 price tags because of the Vortex warranty. Horrible build... -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
They’re not horrible but might be worth it. For the record my Mavens were slightly stiff I passed through Lander WY last summer and dropped them off there. They were back in a week and very smooth -
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Nikon HG 8x30 dissection
The thread that won’t die. I just sold pair because the eyecups were too short. They don’t screw out so I couldn’t lengthen them. The focus wheel is a weak point in my option. I love my 10x42s but both have a sticky stiff wheel. My Maven B3s have screw out eyecups, a smooth focus wheel and...