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    Have you compared the best Kowa (Genesis Prominar XD) side by side against the best Leica (Noctivid)?

    Can I suggest something? I have learned to do this myself when comparing two or more objects if I already own one of them. You have the Kowa's, you know them very well and like them. It's pointless to convince yourself that something else would be better or worse based on other people's...
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    Monovid minimalist.

    As much as I like the idea of an extremely portable monocular, I feel zero satisfaction observing nature with just one eye. Not to mention the annoying focusing and increased shakes. Monoculars are not for me.
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    best pocket/compact binoculars for opera & shows?

    That was the Retrovid, the opposite of wide angle. I didn't really feel embarrassed tbh, first of all because nobody cared, second of all because red dot increases your prestige :D Note on the wide angle - it would have been really beneficial, because with Retrovid it was always a compromise...
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    best pocket/compact binoculars for opera & shows?

    I have tried a quality 8x20 and 7x35 for theatre and ballet and I have to say that the latter was so much more enjoyable to use. 8x20 was fine but just not bright enough. Some people would never consider using a full size binocular in a theatre, but I'm just shameless like that. I have never...
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    Swarovski NL 8x32 vs Leica Duovid 8+12x42 Brightness Mystery

    It might be that I'm turning evil or something, but writing that post and seeing some of the first responses to it, brought me more laughter and joy than any other post I had ever written here or on any other forum. Trolling is actually fun, who knew? I'm a bit scared to think what kind of games...
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    Swarovski NL 8x32 vs Leica Duovid 8+12x42 Brightness Mystery

    Mathematics and binoculars are a very interesting combination. We also need to use logical reasoning here to draw the most logically sound conclusions. It's important to have a broad education, which most people in todays world are lacking. Abraham Lincoln said that specialization is for insects...
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    Allbinos review of the Canon IS II 10x30

    It's been a personal bias of the owner ever since binocular reviews started on optyczne.pl, the mother website for allbinos. In general, he has been saying there is no problem and no difference between stabilized and non-stabilized 10x and 12x, and that compact binoculars are horrible and...
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    "Best binoculars for ..."

    Binoculars are a complicated subject. This forum and cloudynights are the best on the interwebz for binocular nerds and quality info. If you are looking for definite answers or people who will make a decision for you, there are probably plenty of '10 BEST BINOCULARS FOR ALL YOUR OUTDOOR NEEDS...
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    Checking Collimation

    I think you got two great answers here, with actually the best methods for checking collimation at home. In my opinion, judging collimation the way you mentioned is a bit problematic. It was the first method that I have learned, but it has several issues: our hands shake more with binoculars...
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    which 10x42 : Nikon HG / GPO Passion HD / Maven B1.2 / Vortex Razor HD ?

    Most likely the best solution is - order the Nikon online. We are privileged, shopping wise, to live in a time and place where you can order things online and return them after a brief testing period. You will have a few days to see what you think about it from the comfort of your own home. If...
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    comparison of NL 10x32 and SF 10x32

    I thought I was the crazy one... What is up with Swarovski eyecups lol? I once tested a pair of NL 12x42 in a hunting store where employees had next to no idea about binoculars. When I tried to adjust the eyecups they would just unscrew. I felt like an idiot but hey, I have done this on plenty...
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    8x30 E II eyepieces fogging

    That was the main reason I returned my pair, twice. I really wanted to like them, but short eye relief (which also resulted in eyelashes constantly smearng the eyepiece for me) makes fogging more problematic than any other bin I have tried. But all my binoculars have a problem with fogging.
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    Which ones are your dream binoculars?

    Nikon 7x50WX
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    Vortex vs Swarovski vs Zeiss vs Leika bins (~8x42)

    Lol at the photos tehri - just the kind of silly creativity we are missing in our modern lives. To the OP - there is enough material for you to read on the forum to spend weeks glued to the screen. In the end, you will not know until you choose one, spend some time with it and notice something...
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    Waterproofness and your use of binoculars

    This has been a very educational thread. I'm glad to see that it also proved to be a lot more popular than I had imagined! Thanks a lot everyone for participating. As a casual nature observer I definitely underestimated a serious birder's tenacity :D
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