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Recent content by Mac308
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Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
And the fact it doesn't, at least, come with an ocular cover (or objective covers). Pretty lame... -
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Author Amy Tan's New Bird Book...
Here's a nice interview with author Amy Tan about her new bird book (filmed in her stunning Saucelito home). I noticed she's wedded to a pair of 25mm Zeiss Victories.- Mac308
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Author Amy Tan With Zeiss Victory 25mm's...
Here's a nice interview with author Amy Tan about her new bird book (filmed in her stunning Saucelito home). I noticed she's wedded to a pair of 25mm Zeiss Victories, though the magnification remains a mystery. -
Trinovid 8x32 eyecup size?
I'm the opposite. I can't stand the 8x32 Ultravid Ocular cover. I bought an 8x32 BN cover for my 8x32 Ultravid's... -
Zeiss Conquest HD 8×32 VS Leica Trinovid 8×32 HD?
Chill, I must have been editing as you wrote - she does indeed wear glasses. With that in mind, which would you recommend? Still the Kowa? -
Zeiss Conquest HD 8×32 VS Leica Trinovid 8×32 HD?
Title says it all. I'm in the market for a nice set of bins for my wife. I definitely want an 8x32. I don't have the ability to compare these two, so would like to hear thought's from those that have compared them or own one or the other. Also, any other 8x32 in this price range to consider... -
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Trinovid hype
Whew - for such a goofy original post, a lot of discussion came from it. But I'm in no way surprised - I might as well participate 😀 -
Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25
Do the 8x25 Victories still not come with an ocluar cover (rainguard)? -
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New / Updated Leica Ultravid HD+ coming
No, looks to be exactly the same hinge. I believe what you're noticing/reacting to is more of the hinge showing given the lack of armoring. And really, it would make no sense to redesign the hinge. It's about as good as it gets as is (unless the plastic bothers you). -
Curio Whoopsie!
I have a lot of thoughts on this subject, but just to start, the focus wheel... There are all sorts of focus knobs/wheels, and of course some (Leica UV's) are fairly complicated. Often I've seen simple focus wheels, like the Curio's, use a "ribbed" brass stem which the plastic wheel is pressure...