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    Trinovid hype

    Unfortunately there is all too much of the various plagues I mentioned. I became aware of such when collecting cameras and discovered brand-related fanaticism, a marked characteristic of American "culture". As for "cheap" Chinese products, perhaps you can remember when Nikon and Canon...
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    Trinovid hype

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    Trinovid hype

    I received a Leitz Trinovid 8x20 on Saturday. It came in a plastic case/box but only displayed Leitz and Trinovid on the upper surface of the connecting piece between the lens tubes.After dusting off all glass surfaces, I compared it to a Celestron 8x21/Japan; a Tasco 8x22/Toei; a Visionking...
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    Vintage binoculars, what is good?

    I posted a reply but it went to one of my posts. You can see it there dated 6-15-23.
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    Vintage binoculars, what is good?

    Sorry for not answering until now. I have not used the 12x40's and only examined them for condition. They (and case) are pristine, and the Takahashi label says it all for me. I also got a small pair (8x20?) for $25 through Mercari with similar labelling and in new condition. I have ca. 60...
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    Vintage binoculars, what is good?

    This is the very best statement about great quality binoculars to assist potential buyers. On the major blog site, the amount of bragging and idle chatter seems inspired by narcissism and egotism rather than any interest in the truth. It should not be necessary to spend the maximum amount that...
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    Vintage binoculars, what is good?

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    Vintage binoculars, what is good?

    Regarding good/great products, I recently got a Vixen 12x40 in pristine condition with case, box and booklet in Japanese only! There are no JB/JE numbers but in lieu of the JTII inspection sticker, there is one that reads Passed by Takahachi. I suspect they were made by that manufacturer and are...
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    Premium (Alpha) my list.

    Regarding "alphas" and the ego involvement in them along with brand fanaticism on the part of many posters, one should ask how much improvement over time can be achieved with them without incurring in significant price increases, how significant are said improvements and how much closer to their...
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    Rank these binocular brands according to their build quality!

    The plethora of opinions in favor of certain brands and the lack of information in other areas lead to much frustration. I have sought useful comments about French binoculars, worded in five languages, with no results. Huet, Krauss and Puteaux are of a good standard, but what others are good? I...
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    Vintage binoculars, what is good?

    After reading many posts on Cloudy Nights praising current "alphas", this post by KS Bird is most welcome for the useful information it offers. I have desired info about high quality French products and German binoculars from past producers (Steinheil, Schneider, Hertel, etc.) of excellent...
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    Vintage binoculars, what is good?

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