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    Testing collimation

    I recently bought some used Sightron 8x32 binoculars off of eBay. I own a few pairs of binoculars and am not an expert but am not unfamiliar with them either. I immediately noticed that image through the binos was weird. Blurry isn’t the right word for it - almost double vision but not that...
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    How much do I have to spend to match the performance of my Bushnell Legend M's?

    I did not know the Forge was the factory replacement. It's certainly not as cheap as the model it replaced, although it's not super expensive. I didn't realize it was a complicated question - I figured there might be other models out there that I hadn't considered that were similar in terms of...
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    How much do I have to spend to match the performance of my Bushnell Legend M's?

    I am very happy with the optical performance of my Bushnells. I'm willing to spend as much as it takes to get similar optical performance.
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    How much do I have to spend to match the performance of my Bushnell Legend M's?

    For the last year I've owned Bushnell Legend M binoculars that I am very happy with. They are 10x42. They were a phenomenal deal and are no longer being made. I'd like to get some 8x42 binoculars and I have a question for those of you who have used the Legend M's - what are some comparable...
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    Leupold Yosemite vs roof prism compacts

    Kowa looks great, as do Opticron and Vixen. I contacted Opticron USA and Vixen to ask if their Leupold clones are fogproof, and both said yes. I hadn't been aware of the Vixen model before this thread. It looks nice and has objective lens covers that seem a little better than Kowa. There are...
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    Leupold Yosemite vs roof prism compacts

    Awesome ... thanks everyone for the replies. I'm looking close at the Leupold Yosemite and its variants, as well as the Nikon Action Ex.
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    Leupold Yosemite vs roof prism compacts

    Thanks for the input. Between those porro prisms that you mentioned, which do you recommend the most?
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    Leupold Yosemite vs roof prism compacts

    I've seen Leupold Yosemite binoculars recommended as a good option for cheap binoculars. I know that porro prism binoculars can be a good value, and I'm curious how they stack up against other compact binoculars in the same price range. Today I looked through some Vortex Diamondback 8x28's that...
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    older vs new Nikon Monarch 5 binoculars

    Thanks everyone- I bought a new “demo” Monarch 5 8x42 from Opticsplanet for $160. I’ve used them before and am excited to get them out into the field.
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    older vs new Nikon Monarch 5 binoculars

    That’s just a stock photo to show which model it is. And I saw the deal on Astromart - too bad it costs money to register.
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    older vs new Nikon Monarch 5 binoculars

    I have the chance to pick up some Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 binoculars for what sounds like a fair price. They are older - they look like this. I believe this model had dielectric coatings but not ED glass. Are these binoculars a good value for under $150 USD? How much of an improvement was the...
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    John's Mammals 2019

    What a cool thread. Thanks for sharing these photos.
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    Binoculars Poll - What format do you prefer ( 8x32, 10x50 etc. )

    Really interesting thread. In my limited experience I've never wanted more magnification that 8x, but I don't have a tripod so that might be why. Would love to try some bigger objective lenses than 42mm and try them out in low light to see what I've been missing.
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    Red Sea Rumble.

    Remarkable photo!
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    Nikon Service- Good, but slow

    I can't figure Nikon out. There are posts all over the web with a wide range of experiences with their customer service, ranging from very good to very poor. With their warranty change in the US I wonder if service quality will change.
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    2019 Interview with Pete Gamby of Opticron

    Thanks for the interview! I'm just getting into binoculars and hadn't heard of Opticron until I joined this forum. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to look through some one of these days.
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    Vanguard Endeavor ED vs Vortex Diamondback - $200 bino question

    Hello all, I'm looking for input from people who have handled these two binoculars. I'm looking at 8x42's. I live near a store that carries the Diamondbacks but not the Vanguards. Both of them can be had for under $200, and the Vanguard is even cheaper with the current rebate in the US. The...
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    budget Opticron quality

    Thanks for the replies. I watched a video review of several 8x32 binoculars and the reviewer complained about the small eyecups on the Discovery WP 8x32's. Has anyone else noticed this as an issue? Are the eyecups different on the 8x42s? Once again, I really wish there was a local place for...
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    budget Opticron quality

    I'm pretty new to the forum, and looking to get started with some decent 8x42 binoculars. I'd never even heard of Opticron until today, but I've found some great deals on ebay and now I'm trying to learn more. I'm most interested in the Discovery series, but the Explorer WA series is sometimes...
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    Hello from Colorado

    I'm new to birding and looking to get started. I've already learned a lot from reading this forum and exploring the website, and I'm excited to learn more!
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    Are porro prisms actually a better value?

    I understand the differences between porro and roof prism binoculars, and I read again and again that you can get equivalent performance out of porro prisms for less money. What I don't know is how specific porro prisms compare to roof prism binoculars. For example, I see the Nikon Monarch 5...
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