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  1. Samolot

    Apples to Oranges: Maven B3 8x30 vs. Conquest HD 8x42

    There we go...
  2. Samolot

    Apples to Oranges: Maven B3 8x30 vs. Conquest HD 8x42

    Having an issue uploading the ocular pictures. Will get it uploaded eventually
  3. Samolot

    Apples to Oranges: Maven B3 8x30 vs. Conquest HD 8x42

    The clouds finally cleared up for the morning and had a chance to do some comparisons in the sun. Lets get right to it: The Conquests: I know these binoculars well. The ergonomics for a full size binocular are some of the best I have seen. The eye placement and comfort with the extended eye...
  4. Samolot

    Apples to Oranges: Maven B3 8x30 vs. Conquest HD 8x42

    Hi all, As an owner of the B5 15x56 and having had a chance to compare it to the Conquest HD 15x56, I decided to do the same with a Maven against my Conquest HD 8x42. I initially bought the Maven B1.2 8x42 but returned it because at the same price point, I was not blown away by it in comparison...
  5. Samolot

    Better Case for Zeiss Conquest 10x42 Binocs?

    Maven's cases are hard shell - cheap and effective.
  6. Samolot

    8x32 protective harness?

    I was looking at the marsupial ones. What concerns me is that theyre all pretty big. Even the small is designed to fit a Conquest HD 10x42 - i fear there would be a lot of redundant space for an 8x32.
  7. Samolot

    Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts

    Outdoorsman’s tripod adapter
  8. Samolot

    Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts

    Thanks for sharing! Its hard to describe the view through AK prisms but to me it just seem like everything is brighter so color casts are harder to differentiate. I mention the white-washed appearance on the SLC's, but I do not necessarily think its a bad thing. To me I just wanted a neutral...
  9. Samolot

    Why can’t I find a store that stocks Zeiss SF?

    I hear you, that’s why I said it’s less than ideal. If it’s a consolation sometimes you can find used items on Amazon that can be returned. There’s an open box SF 10x42 for example.
  10. Samolot

    Why can’t I find a store that stocks Zeiss SF?

    This is less than ideal but to do that kind of comparison I would recommend ordering from Amazon. Amazing return policy.
  11. Samolot

    Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts

    Had a chance to compare the Mavens to the Conquests 15x56. I posted about this on Cloudynights, but in brief: The mavens were much better. Brighter, sharper, CA better controlled. Honestly the B5 series is alpha quality. The only area where the conquests were better was the finish - personally i...
  12. Samolot

    Help me Bird Forum, you're my only hope... new binoculars, £1000. UK.

    This has to be birdforum's most hotly-anticipated binocular purchase.
  13. Samolot

    Help me Bird Forum, you're my only hope... new binoculars, £1000. UK.

    I can’t comment on GPO, but Zeiss service has been excelling lately.
  14. Samolot

    Help me Bird Forum, you're my only hope... new binoculars, £1000. UK.

    Another vote for the conquests. Most like the 8x32 and 10x42, but I’ve been smitten with my 8x42 and wrote about them in the Zeiss sub-forum. Make sure you have Zeiss send you the extended eye cups (free of charge).
  15. Samolot

    Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts

    I have heard about the collapsing eye cups from Maven. I haven't noticed that on my B5's - maybe because they're new. I recently tried out and returned the B1.2 8x42 after comparing it to my Conquest HD 8x42, and while the eyecups were looser, they certainly didn't auto-collapse on themselves...
  16. Samolot

    Conquest HD 8x42 - Some thoughts.

    Just wanted to provide a little update. I bought a Maven B5 15x56 and was really impressed with them. In an effort to keep things consistent, I tried a Maven B1.2 8x42 and compared them to the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42. My expectations were that the apparent field of view difference would be...
  17. Samolot

    How do you carry your binoculars?

    This strap i would recommend for full size binoculars, maybe not pocket binos. 8x32's would work well too.
  18. Samolot

    How do you carry your binoculars?

    Its a start-up company from California, Peak-Design - catered mainly to photographers with excellent bags and straps. They hired a former apple engineer for some of their product design and it shows. I have been buying stuff from them for the last decade. Lifetime warranty on all their products...
  19. Samolot

    How do you carry your binoculars?

    Rarely use original neck straps that come with binoculars. Best neck strap belongs to Swaro Habicht - I ordered one from swaro just to use with other binoculars. I recently switched over to a Leash Camera Strap from peak design (Leash) Very comfortable and easy to adjust. Best latch mechanism...
  20. Samolot

    Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts

    Love the red/black custom color design on the last photo! I have a conquest HD 8x42 so I am used to fast focusers and have started to prefer them. On binos like the 15's though, it helps to have them stabilized on a sturdy tripod to work the focuser. Is that a nitrotech tripod head?
  21. Samolot

    Maven B5 15x56 - Some Thoughts

    Good evening all, I have had many binoculars in the past, but have recently acquired a pair of Maven B5 15x56's at the recommendation of ... Fiske. I wanted a long range binocular to complement a pair of 8x42's I have. The purpose of these binoculars were to do 50/50 daytime/nightime observing...
  22. Samolot

    What did you see in your binoculars today?

    Today was out testing a new binocular on a tripod. Managed to see, for the first time ever, a belted kingfisher. Really beautiful bird. Maven B5 15x56.
  23. Samolot

    15x56: Maven B5 vs. Meopta vs. Zeiss Conquest

    The mystery and intrigue of the Mavens had me take the plunge; that and a selection of reviews I read - The wide AFOV, AK prisms and fluorite glass played big roles. I'll post my formal thoughts in the Maven section when I do some more testing, but from what I have experienced so far - I am...
  24. Samolot

    15x56: Maven B5 vs. Meopta vs. Zeiss Conquest

    Hi all, Just wanted your opinion. I have an 8x42 and was interested in more power on a tripod, hence I'm in the market for 15's. I just want to discuss these binoculars only (please no swaro recommendations - yes they are amazing but simply out of my budget, even used). If you have any of them...
  25. Samolot

    Conquest HD 8x42 - Some thoughts.

    Here is my attempt. Canon Mirrorless System, RF 35 1.8 lens, 35 mm, 1/5 sec, F2.0, ISO 100. On a tripod.
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