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    Binocular Comparison: Nikon Prostaff ATB 8x25 reverse porro vs. Hawke Endurance ED 8x25

    @iseegeorgesstar I simply slide downward the rubber cover of the eyecup until it is flush with the eyecup main plastic body. The motion is like if you were sliding a very tight ring down your finger. It's actually pretty daft and simple, have a look (a GIF is worth a thousand words :)). Et...
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    Binocular Comparison: Nikon Prostaff ATB 8x25 reverse porro vs. Hawke Endurance ED 8x25

    @uofmrob One great thing about the Nikon 8x25 Prostaff ATB (AKA Travelite EX) is that they offer something quite unique for a 8x25, and that is regular size eyecups, provided you do a small modification (here) that allows you to go from an inner diameter of 25 mm (which is not terrible) to an...
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    Two Different Binoculars - In Design, Handling, Prices …. With Center Focus Sharpness To Close To Call ?

    Very interesting, I was looking forward to reading your impressions on these. I looks like Vixen is always offering very competitive products. If I remember correctly, your impression about the DBA VHD+ is that it was slightly better than its sibling, the Vixen Artes J, so I wonder how close the...
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    Leitz: Alphas from yesteryear, still in use today.

    I really wouldn't mind a 6x24 someday, what a sweet little bino <3
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    Car binoculars

    At home, both cars have a first aid kit, a spare wheel, some clothes/raincoat in case o emergency... and binoculars :D Over the years I've had several models, but I've come to adopt a 100 €/$ policy for this issue, which not only would make damage/loss less of a drama, but also makes for an...
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    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    @Dr. K That's a very clear explanation, I haven't seen a tripod that doubled as a "shoulder grip". Very interesting. Thanks!
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    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    @Dr. K This sounds interesting. Do you by any chance remember the brand/model of that tripod? @mwhogue I think I recognise that Minox case from an 8x25 I had quite a while ago (I think it was my first ever pair, I probably have the case lying around, but the binoculars took a shock and not only...
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    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    To me, the case of any 8x32 and lower aperture binoculars "must" have a loop belt, because one of the reasons you buy them is because their portability, lower bulk, lower weight, etc. In general terms, I feel that manufacturers (even the top ones) don't usually put a lot of thought/care when it...
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    EII - Increased Brightness following on from 100th Anniversary Edition

    More serial numbers regarding this model. I bought my EII 8x30 in 2018 from Japan. The s/n is 821387 and compared to my 505xxx 8x32 SE I could not tell a difference in brightness. If I remember correctly, the SE was ever so slightly sharper, like in a more crisp image, and maybe a bit more...
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    Vixen Apex J HR8x42WP MFN 14526 ???

    @gcole I've also tried looking for some first hand experiences, since I'm a big fan of Vixen binoculars, but I haven't found a lot. However, as for your question regarding the possible relationship between the Artes J and the Apex J, I've found that, even though the Apex J seem to be a newer...
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    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    @fazalmajid That sounds like a great combo! I've tried several L/S/Z pockets, but never the 8x25 Victory, which by most accounts seems an impressive performer (and one that I find enticing, since I find double hinge designs very fussy). I'm not sure about the eyecups though, on picture they look...
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    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    @Elkhornsun In my case 10x have never really worked. After using 8x for several years, I felt I wanted more power, but whatever 10x I tried left me wanting for more; I saw little difference compared to 8x to justify the change. It was only when I tried 12x that I discovered something similar to...
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    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    Maybe it’s because we now have two kids, maybe it’s because we’re busier, who knows, but sometimes I find myself in “different” birdwatching scenarios, compared to, say, a couple of years ago. Very often there is less time available, and often the opportunity demands a lighter/smaller set of...
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    Warbler: Phylloscopus or Hippolais? Ibiza - Spain

    @Alexander Stöhr Vielen Dank for the detailed reasoning. I also usually trust first on-site impressions. There was something odd here, and at first I couldn't pick up what, since the Hippolais are not the most common warblers around here (but then it's high migration season, and the unstable...
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    Warbler: Phylloscopus or Hippolais? Ibiza - Spain

    I was watching some action among the branches of a nearby field and what first appeared to be a willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) catched my eye. It displayed what seemed a greyish (or at least darker) cap, and the beak seemed surprisingly clear. I know the picture is pretty awful, but...
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