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Vortex Viper HD and Bushnell Trophy - A noob’s review
Thanks, that's great news. I'll see what Vortex say in reply to my email and then consider sending it to the UK lab. I've seen the Kowa mentioned a fair few times here, so - depending on what I do with the Viper - I think I might order it to have a look. I find the FOV feels pretty wide on the... -
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Vortex Viper HD and Bushnell Trophy - A noob’s review
At the risk of going off topic and/or hijacking this thread, I noticed an odd thing today, when comparing an NL Pure 8x32 with a Vortex Viper 10x42. At least it's odd to me, someone with relatively little experience or knowledge of optics. Ultimately it doesn't matter - but when looking through... -
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Vortex Viper HD and Bushnell Trophy - A noob’s review
I briefly tried a Diamondback 8x32 a few years ago, and it was very good. I've had a Vortex Crossfire II for over ten years. Good for the price, but my recent purchases have put it in the shade somewhat, unsurprisingly. I've just emailed Vortex, who are always very helpful, to ask them about... -
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Swarovski focus wheels
Since starting this thread, it's got a bit warmer here in the UK - and I think that's may have helped the focus wheel, or rather my personal experience of it. Now I can hardly notice the slightly increased resistance when focusing at around 25 feet. Long may the warm weather continue! -
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Vortex Viper HD and Bushnell Trophy - A noob’s review
I've been more of a 8x binocular user. But I'm currently trying out a Vortex Viper 10x42. The focus wheel is indeed pretty stiff, but I think I'll get used to it. Apart from the bright, sharp image, the stand out thing for me is the FOV - or rather how I experience it. On paper the FOV of course... -
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Swarovski focus wheels
I had no idea about this. Thanks for your reply. I don't feel too bad about my NL, now. Because although it's superb, the focuser was bothering me a bit, tbh. Because once you notice it, it's hard to ignore when you've no idea about the cause. I do wonder though whether it might have been better... -
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Swarovski focus wheels
Just thought I'd go out on a limb here and make some comments about the focuser or focus wheel - or whatever you prefer to call it - on four Swarovski binoculars, all of which I've tried and one of which I own (NL Pure 8x32). I'm nowhere near as experienced as many here, but I've had such... -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
Sorry, can't help you with the strap question. I opted for the Curio, too. Decided to send it back (along with returning the Pocket 8x25) because of the paint chip, but will be ordering it again it very soon, when I've decided between black and orange/silver. I hadn't previously considered... -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
Do you find the Curio's focuser is dryer when turned anti-clockwise than when turned clockwise? Especially when turning anti-clockwise when focusing at nearer distances. Clockwise it's smooth, anti-clockwise dryer, as you put it. That's how I experience it on the Curio I have. It's not a... -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
I might unscrew them tomorrow. After your comments I'm no longer worried about the gap, thanks. Also, I looked at a few photos and one video which showed similar. In fact in the video, filmed in 2022, of the burnt orange colour, both eyepieces are way off centre. They make mine look almost perfect. -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
The awkwardness was something I hadn't borne in mind enough when I first tried the Curio. Now I can deal with it pretty well - and the payoffs in terms on size and weight are great. I do find the small eye cups a bit frustrating (but only a bit). I hold them slightly away from my eyes, because... -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
For a while today I thought the same. But as you say, for a binocular of this type keeping both doesn't make sense or feel right, because they have virtually the same application. Not sure if that's the right word. It is a difficult decision if you like both - and I don't entirely dislike the... -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
Thanks for checking yours. It sounds similar to mine, except that the narrower gap between the rubber and eyepiece is on part of the right ocular, rather than the left. In fact, as you may be able to see on the photo above, there's almost no gap at all on the top half. Maybe yours is like that... -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
Maybe used. It was good to get your opinion, as it all helps. But apart from the lack of paint on that bit everything is absolutely pristine. Not a speck of dust, fingermark, etc. I checked very closely on receiving it. Straps still in original packaging. Box entirely unmarked inside and out... -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
Just to the left of the focus wheel. I'm pretty certain these are brand new. Apart from the missing paint, the pouch, box and everything in it is in that condition when you can tell it's highly unlikely to be an item that has been returned by another customer. Spotless. If I'd owned it for a... -
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Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket
I currently have both the Curio and the CL Pocket 8x25, which I've been trying out at home today (I overlook fields and a hill, with a variety of features at different distances, beyond the garden, so I can give them a reasonable test). I'm an amateur compared to most here, and these are my... -
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Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 vs CL Companion 8x30
I can understand why some, for example you, don't like the wasp waist, as I think Swarovski call it. But I love it. Personal taste, I suppose. As for the CL, I'm still unsure whether to return mine. Excellent in all ways... except, don't you think the focus wheel is a bit odd, as some others...- aix123
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- Forum: Binoculars
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Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 vs CL Companion 8x30
I've been having second thoughts today about whether to keep the CLs. I really like them, especially the design and optical quality, but not the focus wheel. 'Lumpy' describes it well (though for those who've never tried a CL that may make it sound really awful, which it isn't). I compared the...- aix123
- Post #36
- Forum: Binoculars
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Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 vs CL Companion 8x30
Glad I read your comment above and your mention of focus adjustment. I've just been trying out the current version of the CL Companion (I've never used the previous one), and was just about to create a new thread asking for opinions about the focus on the CL. The focus wheel operation isn't bad...- aix123
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- Forum: Binoculars
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NL Pure 8x32 field of view
Thanks for taking time post the images and your comments. Really interesting and enlightening to go through them and compare. -
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NL Pure 8x32 field of view
You sum it up perfectly. I've just spent another hour (a final one) comparing the 8x with the 10x, and am even more happy with my decision to keep the 8x. For my use, it has so many advantages, in comparison to the 10x. I've even started to love, in all situations and distances, the pretty wide... -
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NL Pure 8x32 field of view
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NL Pure 8x32 field of view
Thank you. I hadn't thought of pre-owned EL. Something I can consider. I'll look into Trinovid HD and Kowa later this week. fov not important, I was just going to get a 10x bin purely for use at home where there are distant views and on occasion a 10x may be handy for spotting far away birds. -
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NL Pure 8x32 field of view
I probably won't get a chance - at least not over the next month or two - to try any 12x42 NL Pures. I did briefly quickly try the 8x42 a few months ago, and aside from anything else, such as fov, they were a little to heavy for me - though I'd possibly get used to that. Do you own the 12x42 NL?