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  1. yarrellii

    Binocular Comparison: Nikon Prostaff ATB 8x25 reverse porro vs. Hawke Endurance ED 8x25

    @iseegeorgesstar I simply slide downward the rubber cover of the eyecup until it is flush with the eyecup main plastic body. The motion is like if you were sliding a very tight ring down your finger. It's actually pretty daft and simple, have a look (a GIF is worth a thousand words :)). Et...
  2. yarrellii

    Binocular Comparison: Nikon Prostaff ATB 8x25 reverse porro vs. Hawke Endurance ED 8x25

    @uofmrob One great thing about the Nikon 8x25 Prostaff ATB (AKA Travelite EX) is that they offer something quite unique for a 8x25, and that is regular size eyecups, provided you do a small modification (here) that allows you to go from an inner diameter of 25 mm (which is not terrible) to an...
  3. yarrellii

    Two Different Binoculars - In Design, Handling, Prices …. With Center Focus Sharpness To Close To Call ?

    Very interesting, I was looking forward to reading your impressions on these. I looks like Vixen is always offering very competitive products. If I remember correctly, your impression about the DBA VHD+ is that it was slightly better than its sibling, the Vixen Artes J, so I wonder how close the...
  4. yarrellii

    Leitz: Alphas from yesteryear, still in use today.

    I really wouldn't mind a 6x24 someday, what a sweet little bino <3
  5. yarrellii

    Car binoculars

    At home, both cars have a first aid kit, a spare wheel, some clothes/raincoat in case o emergency... and binoculars :D Over the years I've had several models, but I've come to adopt a 100 €/$ policy for this issue, which not only would make damage/loss less of a drama, but also makes for an...
  6. yarrellii

    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    @Dr. K That's a very clear explanation, I haven't seen a tripod that doubled as a "shoulder grip". Very interesting. Thanks!
  7. yarrellii

    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    @Dr. K This sounds interesting. Do you by any chance remember the brand/model of that tripod? @mwhogue I think I recognise that Minox case from an 8x25 I had quite a while ago (I think it was my first ever pair, I probably have the case lying around, but the binoculars took a shock and not only...
  8. yarrellii

    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    To me, the case of any 8x32 and lower aperture binoculars "must" have a loop belt, because one of the reasons you buy them is because their portability, lower bulk, lower weight, etc. In general terms, I feel that manufacturers (even the top ones) don't usually put a lot of thought/care when it...
  9. yarrellii

    EII - Increased Brightness following on from 100th Anniversary Edition

    More serial numbers regarding this model. I bought my EII 8x30 in 2018 from Japan. The s/n is 821387 and compared to my 505xxx 8x32 SE I could not tell a difference in brightness. If I remember correctly, the SE was ever so slightly sharper, like in a more crisp image, and maybe a bit more...
  10. yarrellii

    Vixen Apex J HR8x42WP MFN 14526 ???

    @gcole I've also tried looking for some first hand experiences, since I'm a big fan of Vixen binoculars, but I haven't found a lot. However, as for your question regarding the possible relationship between the Artes J and the Apex J, I've found that, even though the Apex J seem to be a newer...
  11. yarrellii

    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    @fazalmajid That sounds like a great combo! I've tried several L/S/Z pockets, but never the 8x25 Victory, which by most accounts seems an impressive performer (and one that I find enticing, since I find double hinge designs very fussy). I'm not sure about the eyecups though, on picture they look...
  12. yarrellii

    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    @Elkhornsun In my case 10x have never really worked. After using 8x for several years, I felt I wanted more power, but whatever 10x I tried left me wanting for more; I saw little difference compared to 8x to justify the change. It was only when I tried 12x that I discovered something similar to...
  13. yarrellii

    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    Maybe it’s because we now have two kids, maybe it’s because we’re busier, who knows, but sometimes I find myself in “different” birdwatching scenarios, compared to, say, a couple of years ago. Very often there is less time available, and often the opportunity demands a lighter/smaller set of...
  14. yarrellii

    Warbler: Phylloscopus or Hippolais? Ibiza - Spain

    @Alexander Stöhr Vielen Dank for the detailed reasoning. I also usually trust first on-site impressions. There was something odd here, and at first I couldn't pick up what, since the Hippolais are not the most common warblers around here (but then it's high migration season, and the unstable...
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    Warbler: Phylloscopus or Hippolais? Ibiza - Spain

    I was watching some action among the branches of a nearby field and what first appeared to be a willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) catched my eye. It displayed what seemed a greyish (or at least darker) cap, and the beak seemed surprisingly clear. I know the picture is pretty awful, but...
  16. yarrellii

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Today it has been raining all day long (exceptionally, given the severe drought we are going through at the moment), I have a friend visiting and was thinking about showing him the coast and the beaches, maybe even go for a swim, but the day wasn't very inviting. So instead, I grabbed the 8x32...
  17. yarrellii

    Difference in View Size: 8.5x42 and 8x30

    Here is an old thread, from 2005, about this (which oddly enough references to an even older thread about this): https://www.birdforum.net/threads/porro-and-roof-object-size.28391/ So apparently, this is an impression being reported by many users.
  18. yarrellii

    Difference in View Size: 8.5x42 and 8x30

    I think I remember reading several forum members stating how switching between Porro vs roof binoculars of the same magnification, say 8x vs 8x gave the impression of viewing smaller image through the Porro, as if one was truly 8x but the other slightly less. I have had exactly that experience...
  19. yarrellii

    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    I love this, thank you so much <3
  20. yarrellii

    Short video comparison: Swarovski EL vs Skyrover Banner Cloud APO 8x42.

    @Chris Pringle That's an interesting point, and you could be right, but according to my first hand experience I'm not 100 % sure. Let me explain. I have bought from Aliexpress several times (especially trekking/camping related gear) and usually I don't have to pay import fees (the amounts are...
  21. yarrellii

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Today I wasn't planning on doing any birdwatching, but an unexpected opportunity arose, and I used the "glove box" pair, the 8x42 SvBony SV202... and they brought good luck, I could see an oyster catcher for the first time in this island (it's a pretty rare species around here in the Med...
  22. yarrellii

    Short video comparison: Swarovski EL vs Skyrover Banner Cloud APO 8x42.

    Just checked the Sky Rover shop in Aliexpress, and (at least for Spain) it is no longer 499 $ (around 470 €), but 604 €. Maybe they are aware of the stir the SRBC is causing and are thus raising the prices due to the interest :LOL:
  23. yarrellii

    Svbony sv 202 8x32 vs Opticron Adventurer t wp 8x32, which is better?

    I concur with @exup and @Binocollector about the robustness of the SvBony compared to the Opticron. Out of the 3 Adventurer I've had in my hands (for myself, family and friends) two had or developed problems with alignment, in one case rendering them useless even after sending them in for...
  24. yarrellii

    Information on these binoculars if possible please.

    Don't know if this could be a good lead, but by the general shape, main specs, texture of the armour leatherette and even the position of the screws on the top plate (and baffling on the eyepieces) these look pretty similar to a pair of Horisont Panorama 7x35 11º that I had a while ago (and that...
  25. yarrellii

    SFL vs. Aurora...

    Now that is an amazing endorsement, and coming from you it's really noteworthy (not only I value and respect your wealth of knowledge and experience with binoculars, but I tend to concur with most of your personal preferences). Thanks a bunch! Just wish Opticron did an 8x32 Aurora #daydreaming
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