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    10x low light binoculars for around €1000 ?

    I went for the EL 12x50 after trying the EL 10x50. I know, Both twice as much as the intended 1000 euros, but I really wanted a good of binoculars. The Habicht 10x40 should be good and one day I will pull that trigger. The EL 50's were just too attractive to ignore. The EL 10x50 was really nice...
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    What did you see in your binoculars today?

    I saw this one last year in Belgium. I nearly stepped on it.
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    What did you see in your binoculars today?

    Watching breeding gannets on the island Helgoland, Germany.
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    Pocket binoculars

    The pocket of your jeans or the pocket of your jacket? In my experience I do only put them (8x20 or 7x21) in the pocket of my jacket. In summertime I prefer carrying them bandolier style. I do not put them in the pockets of my jeans.
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    Pocket binoculars

    Maybe I will give the Ultravid 10x25 a try, but I suppose I wouldn't really like them because of the narrow eyecups (like the 8x20's have). The Curio 7x21 is more comfortable imo. I found the CL 25's the most comfortable in that aspect, well fitting eyecups. But they are heavy, that is true...
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    Pocket binoculars

    Hi Mike, You do like the VP 25's also without wearing glasses? For me the eyecups are too short. But maybe I can get used to it. However, I think the CL 25's are more comfortable in that way. I have had the Trinovid 8x20 and tried the Ultravid 8x20 shortly. But they weren't really comfortable...
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    Pocket binoculars

    Hi Trinovid, Is it the small exit pupil of the VP 10x25 you didn't really like? Or is a 10x25 just too lightweight too hold steady? I have the Curio 7x21 and like it for it's size. But since it is just 7x and the afov is a bit limited I feel some urge to complement it with a 8x25 or 10x25 for...
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    So the Habicht 10x40 didn't work for you and I get that. Very nice binoculars, but it has its restrictions for being purely for bird watching. The SFL 10x40 would have been nice, but the eyecups are too wide for your liking? I have the NL Pure 10x32 and really like it, althought it is a bit...
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    Habicht for birdwatching?

    Hi Viraj, how are you going along with the Habicht 7x42 after a couple of months? You still like it? Is it way better than the NL 8x42 in low light? Just curious :).
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    Have you ever considered the CL companion 8x30 or 10x30? They have quite narrow eyecups. If you like the CL 8x25 you might like the CL 8x30 or 10x30 too.
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    I have a wife to keep happy as well. That's why I have the 4th and the 5th. ;)
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    I actually gave myself some "limits" which helps me deciding which binoculars I'd like to have and to limit the amount of binoculars. My limits: Weight ≤ 1 kg Exit pupil ≥ 3 mm Magnification ≤ 12x and ≥ 7x Amount of good binoculars in possession ≤ 5 (very cheap and binoculars not counted) I...
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    My first pair, help please.

    I think 10x32 is a great format, but I would go one step up. I recommend Zeiss Conquest 10x32 or Leica Trinovid 10x32. Both really nice, but more expensive for sure.
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    Is said to myself, enough is enough. 😉 And I have drawn the line at < 1 kg and both are or will be heavier. Not really a temptation for me.
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    Choosing a new 10x42?

    I agree. 110mm fov for a 10 power is nice. Less feels a bit restrictive . That's why I would vote for a secondhand swarovski SLC 10x42, Zeiss conquest 10x42 or Leica Trinovid 10x42. Or maybe the smaller brothers, 10x32. All with decent fov and very nice optics.
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