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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Recent content by St. Elmo

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    Why Does Zeiss Still Use 42mm HTs in their Marketing?

    "not to mention those hideous knobs on the side for strap attachment" My sentiments exactly.
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    Noctivid 10x42 Olive Green Edition

    Let's face it, "Made in Germany" means something because that meaning was earned over and over again. Until "Made in Portugal" does some of the same earning, "Made in Germany" is going to come out on top.
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    Retrovid replacement leather strap

    If you like leather and comfort... try this... Vero Vellini Premium Contour Binocular Sling (Brown Leather) I've had one for years and am very pleased.
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    repair cost

    The stories vary so much because Leica's service is all over the place, but usually poor and sometimes insulting. Just so you know, I was subject to this. An UV 10x42 was sent for Passport Warranty repair. It was returned un-repaired with a different major fault introduced by the "repair"...
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    How many Binoculars do you have?

    One
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    Noctivid 10x42 HD?

    I guess that rules out a Noctivid HD+
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    Tripod and head needed

    For the tripod, go for two-section legs.... https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/birder-tripod-legs-only/
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    If you own both 10x and 8x, in what situations do you use each?

    I once had both a L UV 10x42 and a CZ VFL 8x42. I was grabbing the 8x42 almost all of the time except when the I needed the extra reach to see waterfowl on the far side of the pond on which I live. Truth be told, I sold the 10x42 as it really didn't give me that much more ability make IDs. When...
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    2 section tripod legs

    I'm still seeing it here.... https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/the-birder-tripod-kit-1-with-audubon-shop-3510-head/
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    x32 SF

    Does anyone know the identity of the project manager for the X32?
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    x32 SF

    I guess you missed the pre "hands-on" Terra Terror.
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    Where are the aspherics?

    The "A" in the Canon 7x42 AWP stood for aspherical. See: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/319776-USA/Canon_9671A001_7x42_AWP_Binocular.html As far as price, I purchased them for my wife for $180 in '08 just as they were being discontinued. Mike
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    Need help selecting tripod/head - Zeiss Harpia

    Two section legs will give you the stability you need in the wind and otherwise. https://www.theaudubonshop.com/product/birder-tripod-legs-only/
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    - Magnification and move vision:

    Maybe it was..... psst.... I just couldn't help that... it was right out there in front of me, so I went with it.... no offense meant, just a post to lighten the hearts of all you physicists, opticians, optical scientists, innocent bystanders, birders, do-gooders, friends, and cranky old men...
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    What if......

    Jan, There's an old saying among shopkeepers (which I'm sure you practice), "Business goes where it's invited." Perhaps manufacturers should take heed. Mike
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