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    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Today I purchased a pair of Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 and what a joy to use, I already have the NL 8x42 and 12x42 but I was finding them a little on the heavy side, I do tend to use a tripod on the 12’s which I find lovely to look through, but today was all about the 8x32 and the weight saving was...
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    Female Mallard

    So today I witnessed 2 female mallards clearly trying to get rid of the males that had latched on to them, but the way in which one tried to escape really impressed me. The female and male were in the middle of the river when a second male came crashing in, while the male who thought he had laid...
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    Experienced in the UK, learning again in Thailand!

    Hi, glad I found this post we are in the process of booking a holiday to Thailand for December this year and I can’t wait! Last year we did Mexico and Sri Lanka and for a new birder I loved it. Looking forward to your posts on instagram.
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    Cancun in September

    I went to Cancun last year and only used the Merlin App it was very good, the Magnificent Frigate Birds were quite impressive!
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    New Swarovski product announcement in January 2024...?

    Hi Peter can i ask what you mean about the ATX eyepiece please? I have sent mine back to Swarovski but it has come back the same, I am sure when on high mag the center of the image is slightly blurred
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    Do you own a CL Curio 7x21? Must have accessories

    https://www.opticron.co.uk/search?q=31086 Yes I have the same on both very pleased with them
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    Do you own a CL Curio 7x21? Must have accessories

    Just received my Curios back after repair, these opticron lens covers do work very well and fit like a OEM accessory
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    Do you own a CL Curio 7x21? Must have accessories

    As I rotated the focus wheel it had tight spots, it is currently being fixed at Swarovski I hope to have it back shortly
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    Do you own a CL Curio 7x21? Must have accessories

    Update from myself getting the wrong size lens covers, I can confirm the (31086) fits perfectly, so much so I have just ordered another pair as they fit the ocular lens perfectly too. Unfortunately I am now finding my focus wheel is going tight every 180deg 🙄
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    How many people here have had problems with their Curio focus?

    I have had mine for only about 6 months and they have had very little use but I am finding the focus wheel goes stiff every 180deg then easy then stiff, I have never liked the focus knob, I find the hard plastic difficult to grip I wish it had large rubber knurls to grip. Also I have just...
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    Do you own a CL Curio 7x21? Must have accessories

    Hi Thanks for the reply, yes looking into it there are several item codes, unfortunately the original link is for a model which is slightly too large, I have contacted them to see if I can send them back, interestingly there is another post where item code 31086 is used Putting item code 31085...
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    Do you own a CL Curio 7x21? Must have accessories

    Does any one have any photos of these lens covers in place ? I don’t know if it’s me but they don’t fit very well in my opinion, the outer ring is too large for the barrel and the caps don’t stay in place
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    Do you own a CL Curio 7x21? Must have accessories

    Just ordered the Objective lens covers, thanks for the heads up
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    Poll - Trying to get some numbers on Swarovski rubber armour issues.

    Thanks for the reply’s my initial idea is to use some scapa cloth tape to cure the stickiness. I wanted them to be a little worse before I send them in for repair, I fear that may happen quickly after my upcoming trip to Sri Lanka 🙂
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    Poll - Trying to get some numbers on Swarovski rubber armour issues.

    Hi, I don’t want to hijack this thread but has anyone had a solution to stop the slight tackiness the armour goes after a few years? Ie chalk dust possibly? My EL8x32FP are just starting to get tacky but no wear on the armour as of yet, when they get bad I will send them in for repair, I have a...
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