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    Why do you need a wide field of view for birding?

    I like to travel light on nature walks and hikes. I carried a compact 10x25 ED binocular for a while, and it was great for perching birds and often water birds. But the narrow FOV made it almost impossible to follow anything that moved too fast. So I switched to a wider 8x32. Even though the...
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    Best low- to mid-priced monocular

    I have two Hawke Endurance ED monoculars, the 8x42 and 7x42 marine, very happy with both. The 8x is lighter and smaller than the 7x, but both fit in a jacket pocket. Because of the 42mm objectives they're good any time of the day. Btw, for lots of people it's challenging to hold a 10x42 steady.
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    Car binoculars

    I would expect the Diamondbacks to hold up well with the temperature fluctuations and car vibration. And if they don't, the Vortex warranty is excellent. Also, if you like your Midas 10x50, have you considered the Midas 8x42? In my experience, optics with sturdy construction hold up best in cars...
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    GPO Passion ED 8 x 32 Review

    Thanks for your helpful feedback, Anderlfs. I'm not expecting a big leap in quality, but eliminating reflections/glare would be nice. Cameraland's sale price on the GPO is very tempting.
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    GPO Passion ED 8 x 32 Review

    I'm wondering how the GPO Passion ED 8x32 compares with the Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x32? I own the Explorer, nice for the price, but I've had issues with reflections late in the day. From reviews and comments here it seems like the GPO would be a step up. (Cameraland has them on sale right...
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    Vortex Viper HD and Bushnell Trophy - A noob’s review

    Yes, it's much more satisfying to use better bins! But when I would unexpectedly be driving near a interesting bird habitat I was always glad I had the Trophys with me. I eventually gave them to a relative and put better bins in the car. But after about 6-8 weeks the focus stopped working. So...
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    Vortex Viper HD and Bushnell Trophy - A noob’s review

    I used the Trophy 8x32 as my car binocular for a while. Very impressed with the build quality! They were unaffected by temperature changes and vibration.
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    New Binocular Bargains Thread

    Dvor has some good bins on sale for the next few days in the under $500 range. A few examples: Nikon M7 8x42, $406 Vortex Viper HD 8x42, $376 Vortex Viper HD 10x42, $395 Athlon Midas Gen II, $240 There are also higher priced Vortex Razor and Steiner military models and a few other bins on sale.
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    US feds plan to kill 500K invasive owls

    This plan seems ill advised on many levels. The federal government plans to kill half a million West Coast owls
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    Which monocular as a substitute for binoculars...?

    James, I use two monoculars regularly. Both Hawke Endurance ED models, 7x42 marine and 8x42. I like the extra reach of the 8x but the 7x is easier to focus one-handed. Tried a 10x but couldn't hold it steady. Let us know what you end up with. Wishing you a full recovery.
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    Death of Flaco, NYC's Eurasian eagle-owl

    What killed Flaco the owl? New York zoologists testing for toxins, disease as contributing factors
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    Gloucestershire study on night roosting habits

    Study of the European robin, Eurasian blackbird, great tit and dunnock Gloucestershire study finding out where garden birds go at night
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    Question about updated BD II XD models

    Thanks for the information. The older Kowa description that I read said there was fluorite in the glass, and the newer marketing material specifies Prominar glass, so I wasn't sure what the difference was. Based on your feedback it doesn't seem like a significant change?
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    Beginner

    Both Canon and Nikon seem to be phasing out DSLR cameras. People are reporting good results for birds in flight photos with the new Sony a6700 and the lenses mav12 recommended.
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    Bay Area/Sac - Northern CA Dealer Suggestions

    There are also a few Wild Birds Unlimited franchises in the Sacramento and Reno areas.
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    Question about updated BD II XD models

    The Kowa BD II XD series is currently advertised as having Prominar glass, like the Genesis models. Does anyone know if this is an upgrade over previous BD II XD models? Or more of a marketing thing?
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    New Binocular Bargains Thread

    B&H has some deals through 12/28 11:59 PM EST Vanguard 10x42 Endeavor ED II $209.99 Vanguard 8x42 Endeavor ED $149.99 ZEISS 10x25 Terra TL $199.99
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    Monoculars - anyone use these things ?

    The Endurance 7x42 is sharp with accurate color. The focus knob is near the objective lens, which makes it easy to focus one-handed.
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    Advice: Not too expensive toss in the pocket/bag compact binoculars?

    Have you considered a monocular? I have a 7x42 and an 8x42 and prefer them to compact binoculars due to better low light performance.
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    Monoculars - anyone use these things ?

    I regularly use a Hawke Endurance 8x42 monocular. Also use an Endurance 7x42. Both are small enough to fit in a jacket pocket and the views are very good. I often go birding late in the day and the 42mm is helpful when there's less light. I'm able to focus the 7x one-handed, which is a plus. The...
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    Entry/Test 8x32 binoculars

    There's so much variation in the different 8x32 brands/models. I briefly had the Kowa BD II 8x32, which gets great reviews. For me it was too heavy, eyecups weren't comfortable and the focus wheel was finicky. I now own the Explorer and use it often. But it's not on the level of an alpha. So I...
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    Where are Hawke monoculars made?

    Interesting. By law, products sold in the U.S. are supposed to be marked with the country of origin. I don't think the product boxes had the country listed, either. Maybe these Hawke monoculars fall under some exception?
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    Where are Hawke monoculars made?

    I have the 7x42 Hawke Marine monocular and recently tried the 8x42 Endurance. Couldn't find the country of manufacture on either monocular. Curious if anyone knows where they're made?
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    Cornell's review of 8x32 compacts under $500

    Best Affordable Compact Binoculars (8×32) The Best Affordable Compact Binoculars (8x32): Our Review
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    Help with finding a strap

    Doesn't that monocular have a tripod adapter? If so, something like the Tour Strap might work.
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