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  1. Blue72

    How many ditched their spotter for higher powered bino’s?

    In the hunting community many are leaving their spotting scopes and are mounting 12x/15x on tripods instead I have embraced this change as well. Two eye view is more comfortable, image is brighter, less eye fatigue, wider field of view, bigger exit pupil, are all big benefits in addition image...
  2. Blue72

    Mavens new C series 15x and 18x released

    just received an email from Maven that they released two new models for around $700. Since I’m already a fan of the C series and 18x would be great to look up and down the coast in my backyard or having the potential to see Planet Saturns rings. I am eager to try a demo hope someone posts a...
  3. Blue72

    Maven 12x42 C1

    Just bought a pair of these while trying to find a decent 12x binocular for under $500. Which is a lot harder to do, then finding 8x or 10x binocular in that price range. It seems 12x really brings out the flaws in binoculars. However, these mavens are great. the image quality is very sharp...
  4. Blue72

    Best 8x42 for $500

    Looking for a decent binocular for travel. My last one was stolen so I don’t want a very expensive one for my next one considering Kowa BDii Meopta meopro hd Nikon monarch 7 any opinion on these?
  5. Blue72

    Binocular brands with saturated colors

    I tend to like binoculars that are rich in saturated colors. Which brands do you find do this well
  6. Blue72

    Maven 7x28 review

    my travel pocket binoculars were stolen and very Very few manufacturers make 7x binoculars anymore so I thought I try the maven 7x28. So far I’m impressed -These have a feel of really well built binoculars and I owned a lot of binoculars over the years. these are very comfortable to look...
  7. Blue72

    20x-30x enough magnification for Yellowstone

    Making a trip to Yellowstone. My Scope only have 20x and 30x eyepieces. Is this enough magnification for this park, for those who have been there.
  8. Blue72

    What’s your favorite 7x42 binoculars

    ...... and why? (Compared to other 7x42 manufacturers)
  9. Blue72

    Any 15/16x binocular fans here

    Especially compared to a spotting scope?
  10. Blue72

    Opticron discovery 7x42 vs Nikon 7x35

    Has anyone viewed both of these side by side I absolutely love the wide FOV and the 7x stableness of my Nikon 7x35 binoculars.....but they are too big. I can barely fit them in a jacket pocket and I normally have to bring a backpack I’m willing to slightly compromise on the FOV (but not...
  11. Blue72

    How far can you identify birds in spotting scope comfortably?

    Just trying to get a feel for different spotting scopes. So my question is, not what is the maximum distance you can identify birds (let’s use a seagull for size reference). But at what is the approximate maximum distance can you identify birds without straining yourself. Hope I’m making sense
  12. Blue72

    Anyone try high magnification in their 65mm

    If so , ow what magnification and how was the view? I’m more interested in hearing about eyepieces 80x or higher
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