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  1. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'Ultra-Light Binocular Harness'

    I've recently replaced two much more expensive harness systems with this one and like this one so much more! It is the best of the ones I own now; and I own 4 other manufacturers and styles. The only reason I kept looking is that traditional single padded straps are too hot and the bino's swing...
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    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'PRIME HD 10x42'

    I was fortunate enough to win these from a Zen-Ray contest here on the Bird Forum and I will be unsparing in my comparisons with some excellent binoculars that I own. They are indeed nicely over-built; like a tank in fact and hefty, with really clear optics. A nice padded case included as well...
  3. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item '8x32 Superior E'

    Every time I think that that I'm going to get an expensive pair of roofs that are over $600, I look through these and my eyes delight all over again with the crystalline views. Yes I had to flip my eye-cups around and I do have to put up with stiff focusing and keep it out of the rain, but for...
  4. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'Binobib'

    This is a product that I saw on Birdwatcher's digest and was immediately intrigued. My Binobib came quickly in the mail and was sized to fit my Vortex Viper 8x32s. The stretchy neoprene and nylon case slips over the body with a circular sleeve and hardly adds more than an ounce. Since the...
  5. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'Viper HD 8x32'

    SOLID. The first words that came to mind when I held these. Compact and even though only 20.6 oz, they feel heavier only because this is all packed in a smaller package. I'm not an expert in binoculars, just an overly obsessed enthusiast, always wanting more. ;) So when I decided I needed a...
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    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'LEGEND ULTRA HD 10x 36'

    I had such high hopes for this binocular. But I am returning it only a day after receiving it. I'd done my research. This binocular has all the right specs for what I was looking for: ED Prime Glass, compact size, light weight (20.7oz), 10X, 32-ish objective lenses, close focus (6.2 ft), rubber...
  7. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'Manfrotto 190XB Tripod with 128RC Micro Fluid Head'

    A Solid, Strong, & Smooth, a great Tripod This replaced a very inexpensive, lightweight Radian tripod/head combo that shook at the slightest breeze an could not pan smoothly at all, so made for very unstable image viewing with a spotting scope. The difference is startling and there is no...
  8. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'Denali 8x42'

    For what can be considered an entry level price, these are exceptional binoculars. They are comfortable to hold, smartly designed and feel lightweight. They accompanied me on a cruise to Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize and were excellent companions for birding and sightseeing in general. No...
  9. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item '8x42 Diamondbacks'

    These were a gift to myself; possibly an upgrade to an excellent pair of Eagle Optic Denali binoculars. Am I glad that I made the jump! I just compared these at night looking at stars, clouds, distant city lights, and the moon. These Diamondbacks are noticeably better in low light so either the...
  10. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'Radian 8x42'

    I got these as a present for my wife that would be a comparable pair to my other (more expensive) Vortex 8x42 Diamondbacks. I'm afraid to say that these are, in many subtle ways, better. And while the Vortex's (which I really like BTW) are about $70-80 more, they are so strongly challenged by...
  11. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'Intrepid ED 10x42 Binocular'

    These binoculars replace a venerable pair of heavy porro-prism Minolta 10x42s that had served me well but were starting to show their age. I'd been wanting a set of ED glass binoculars but could not see myself paying $500+ for that feature. I believe in the law of diminishing returns that you...
  12. Tantien

    Review by 'Tantien' on item 'Nomad 20-60x60'

    This was my first major step towards a better quality budget scope. My first scope was a tripod and Audubon Dimensions 80WA 80mm Spotting Scope - 80WA-ES combo for less than $160. Let's just say, you get what you pay for. The Radian tripod was way too light and the scope really only had one...
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