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    New binos by mid June.

    As pointed out in my previous post 42mm Nikon MHG is available in either 8x or 10x for $841.69 with free shipping from LL Bean. All one has to do is sign up for their free credit card and they give 15% off your first purchase which will net the above deal. Also, if you want the 10x42 MHG...
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    New binos by mid June.

    Great. Sounds like you’re zeroing in on a 42mm. That’s a great all-around glass. It will certainly be better in low light than the 32mm.
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    New binos by mid June.

    Since you are at B&H, they have listed a used 8x32 Zeiss Conquest HD (supposedly in “good as new” condition) for $654.95. That is an absolute steal on that glass in that condition; and it carries a fully transferable lifetime warranty...
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    New binos by mid June.

    Please keep us posted on how this all works out. Good luck!
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    What did you see in your binoculars today?

    The Mourning Warbler was found at Reddish Knob — one of the highest points in the Shenandoah Mountains on the Virginia / West Virginia border. The Golden-winged Warbler was found at Mountain Lake Road Overlook near Blacksburg, VA. Neither is a common species in VA. However, both of these spots...
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    What did you see in your binoculars today?

    As our spring warbler migration is winding down I annually head to the nearby mountains where they are still plentiful. Over this past Memorial Day Weekend I had the pleasure of testing out a new lens and looking for a few of my favorites. Kentucky Warbler Mourning Warbler Blackburnian...
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    New binos by mid June.

    There is a saturation point for what folks can absorb from the experiences and expertise of others. After that, there really is no substitute for actually handling and viewing through the different models. Going in, be assured that there is no such thing as “the perfect binocular.” Each model...
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    New binos by mid June.

    If you are going to actually go to the Eurooptics store I’d suggest looking at the Nikon Monarch HG 8x42, Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 and maybe the Kowa Genesis 8x33 (currently on sale for $799). Any of these three will likely provide many years of enjoyment. Personally, I’d recommend staying at...
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    New binos by mid June.

    Hi Gabrielle, this kind of thing is actually a common question on this site. Most of here have developed our own preferences over time. If I was asked by a friend to recommend a binocular for their daughter with an $800 budget, as has already been recommended the Nikon Monarch HG and Zeiss...
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    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    We just had a long Holiday Weekend with a mix of sunny and cloudy days so I was able to get a greater depth of field experience with the R7 and RF 200-800. Overall I was very well satisfied with the results. As has already been said, one should expect images to soften a bit at max focal...
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    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    Completely agree. We’ve been having a long string of poor weather. So, unfortunately just about every opportunity I’ve had to test out this lens has been on gloomy overcast days. However, I went on a birding trip this past weekend and took thousands of images. My experience were very similar...
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    Canon RF 200-800mm IS USM

    That’s very fortunate. Ordered mine on the day it was released for preorder and just received it on 24 April; and last I checked they still are not generally “in stock” here in USA. Abe’s of Maine has at least one and is charging well above retail. We’ve been having some sustained brutally...
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    Best 8x Bino’s for the money

    On this we agree.
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    Best 8x Bino’s for the money

    Personally not a fan of a 32mm as a main glass. To that end, I’m a huge fan of the 42mm SF / 40mm SFL and enjoy the 42mm NL but not the 32mm SF. I tried them out and just did not find the same easy view as from the 42mm and also experienced considerable blackouts. Other well-experienced...
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    Best 8x Bino’s for the money

    Hi Dennis, I’m not questioning your personal preferences or how you arrived at them. Just stating that a number of other experienced users here don’t necessarily share your conclusion that the 8x32NL is the best birding binocular to buy (bit of a bold declaration). To that end, when someone...
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