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  1. LeadLenses

    Canada Geese flying at night in a snowstorm

    Hello all, I am usually over on the optics forums of Birdforum, but I experienced weird bird behavior and figured I would ask here. I spent the day at a ski resort here in Pennsylvania and I heard a huge flock of geese flying above, with fleeting views of the V formation due to the falling snow...
  2. LeadLenses

    Nikon 12X40 E

    I was just looking at the 'bay for this model. How are you liking them?
  3. LeadLenses

    Brands with similar color cast as Leica and Nikon

    That is important, thank you. I never considered my IPD before when purchasing binoculars and I almost learned the hard way as my new Svbony 10x50 are just narrow enough.
  4. LeadLenses

    Brands with similar color cast as Leica and Nikon

    I might as well buy the Ultravids.
  5. LeadLenses

    Brands with similar color cast as Leica and Nikon

    Right, there is a big price difference. I would consider Tract Toric, Maven, GPO, Kowa, Leupold or others, but what are their respective color casts? My recent purchase of SVBonys reveals that they are very good, but something is missing. I think what is missing is the color that the view of...
  6. LeadLenses

    Brands with similar color cast as Leica and Nikon

    Hello everyone, Just wondering which brands have a similar color cast (transmission curve?) as Leica and Nikon. The reasoning behind this inquiry is that I may be in the market for a 12x50 and my options for a roof in this size are either Nikon Prostaffs or Leica Ultravids. Maybe there is...
  7. LeadLenses

    What Discontinued Binocular Would You Redesign and Bring Back If You Could ?

    Hey Patudo, thanks for the comments. If I may: Are these truly modern porros? Habichts are an old design that seemingly have a lot of drawbacks. I am glad they are still being made. Nikons porros are made to a low price point. They are OK and if I had to buy a blister pack binocular, they...
  8. LeadLenses

    What Discontinued Binocular Would You Redesign and Bring Back If You Could ?

    There are a few models that I wish I could buy or even just look through in a store. I realize if Nikon could sell versions of any of these and make money, they probably would. In no particular order: A modern, high end porro in all the sizes and power. Nikon SE, Doctor Nobilem, Leitz...
  9. LeadLenses

    Gearlab’s recommended binoculars

    Hey everybody, I recently came across this website of binocular recommendations. It seems like they were quite thorough. I especially like how they put some fake birds in a tree to compare the views. Anyways, I have no connection to the publisher, I just thought that it is a fun little read...
  10. LeadLenses

    Searching for a "Blue Sky" 10x50

    Thanks for the suggestions. The Leupold BX-4 looks nice, though the FOV is a little narrow. The Opticron also looks promising, the only issue it being at the upper limit of my price range. I really appreciate the Cabela's suggestion as I didn't think to check there. It checks all the boxes...
  11. LeadLenses

    Searching for a "Blue Sky" 10x50

    Hi everyone. It's been a while, but I've been lurking, reading, and learning from this forum. I did a search, but nothing too obvious or recent came up for a nice, affordable, roof prism 10x50 with a FOV wider than 5 degrees. No such product is on offer from Tract or Maven. GPO has one in...
  12. LeadLenses

    Carolina Wren?

    Probably my favorite backyard bird. Such a small bird with such a huge personality.
  13. LeadLenses

    Carson 3D ED 10x42 vs Vanguard Endeavor ED 10x42 first impressions..

    Nice comparison review. The Carson 3D is one of those binoculars that doesn't have a lot of reviews. I am curious how they would compare to an old favorite, the Bresser Everest. Not that I have either, I am a Nikon Eii man!
  14. LeadLenses

    Ken Rockwell reviews the new Oberwerk ED models

    I came across this review today and figured I would share. I did not see these binoculars mentioned elsewhere on this forum, so if I missed it I apologize. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/oberwerk/8x42ed.htm I bought a 10x42 Sport RP model from Oberwerk a few years ago and they are pretty...
  15. LeadLenses

    New Zen Ray ED-4?

    I regret not being able to buy the 7x ED3 when they were available. I hope I get the chance with the ED4 model.
  16. LeadLenses

    17 new binocular models for 2015

    Saw this via Ken Rockwell's homepage: http://www.adorama.com/results/newpentaxbinoculars2015?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid21866&cvosrc=affiliate.21866 Information here as well: http://www.pentaxsportoptics.com/
  17. LeadLenses

    Winner Announced; Next Drawing December 10th: Win a Pair of PRIME HD binoculars

    One and only entry this month
  18. LeadLenses

    Winner Announced; Next Drawing September 10th: Win a Pair of PRIME HD binoculars

    Luck be a lady tonight
  19. LeadLenses

    Winner Announced; Next Drawing Aug 10th: Win a Pair of PRIME HD binoculars

    One more shot this month.
  20. LeadLenses

    Pentax K-500

    Yes there is, but sometimes it doesn't flash. I must have a setting wrong.
  21. LeadLenses

    Pentax K-500

    I like mine. The only thing I can't figure out is the flash. I understand how the ISO works, but sometimes I want the flash to fire. Otherwise it is a great camera.
  22. LeadLenses

    Help Edit Profile Picture

    It was the new user restrictions that were foiling my attempts to upload an avatar. Thanks for the help.
  23. LeadLenses

    Help Edit Profile Picture

    Sorry to add to an old post, but I cannot figure out how to upload an avatar. I have googled to no avail. Any help is appreciated.
  24. LeadLenses

    Baigish 12X45

    I haven't seen too many Baigish binoculars here in the States. I did see a pair of 8x30 at a flea market once and I thought they were nice and sharp. If I had $100 to blow, I would give these Baigish 10x40 a shot. Has Holger reviewed a center focus model like these...
  25. LeadLenses

    What binoculars do you use?

    Nikon eii 10x35 or an older Nikon Monarch 8x42 if it's raining.
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