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    Razor HD vs Tract Toric UHD(HT)?

    @iseegeorgesstar Hi! For logistical reasons, and because there was a huge discount in a european shop just before my birthday, I ended up gifting myself with the Razor HD. All in all, it's not perfect, but it meets most of my needs, I love the ergonomics, the close focus, it's pretty bright, but...
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    Have you compared the best Kowa (Genesis Prominar XD) side by side against the best Nikon (Monarch HG)?

    Hi guys! Good to read comments from people with so much experience on top-level glass. I want to ask your opinion on my newly achieved Vortex Razor HD 10x42, if you had the chance comparing them. I've just got it for a really good price, I was waiting more than one year for this purchase, and...
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    Any experience with observe-nature.com?

    Hi, folks! I need your help ASAP! Is there anyone, who ordered from this shop or has experience with them regarding warranty management? Judging by the phone numbers, it's a Belgian/French company.
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    Razor HD vs Tract Toric UHD(HT)?

    We have a Vortex retailer here, they handle the warranty issues, I've spoken with Vortex about this. No matter, where you live or use your scope, you are covered with warranty, which is common with every manufacturer, never heard about geographycal restriction, but it's your duty to bring your...
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    Razor HD vs Tract Toric UHD(HT)?

    Hi! In the near future I will have the chance to get a bino from the States (for significantly better price than here in Europe), so please help me to choose from the two models: Vortex Razor HD 10x42 and Tract Toric UHD (HT prism) 10x42! I've tried the Razor, I love it, but I've read a lot of...
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    Viper HD vs Razor HD 10x42 FOV

    Update Allbinos measured their FOV to be the same. Sad. I was able to see for myself, I've been to a local hunting expo, tried both (last generations) Viper HD and Razor HD 10x42, didn't see any difference in the field of view, however, Razor HD is a clear winner regarding CA, and most...
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    Viper HD vs Razor HD 10x42 FOV

    And what about brightness? Is there a reliable test somewhere comparing the light transmission between them?
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    Viper HD vs Razor HD 10x42 FOV

    Thank you very much for your answers! I also saw little (but not negligible) differences between them, the Razor has clearly a bigger sweet spot, but I was unable to determine the FOV. Maybe I would go for a Viper then...
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    Viper HD vs Razor HD 10x42 FOV

    Anyone?
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    Viper HD vs Razor HD 10x42 FOV

    Hi! I've read strange things about the Razor HD, what are your experiences with the field of view? Is it really smaller than the factory specified data? How close is it to the Viper? I had about 1 minute to hold both in my hands, limited to about 200m, in a street with both ends closed with...
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    Should I get some Hawke 10x42

    If you don't care about the FOV, go for the Genesis. I don't have it, but I've only read good things about it, and the salesman at the local binocular store (who owns the 8.5x44) praises it to the skies, no CA at all! He's a decent guy, experienced, I have no reason to doubt him.
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    Prostaff P7 8x30 arrived, first impressions

    Had a new P7 10x42 in my hands for a few minutes. I agree about the 70% sweetspot for sharpness, but experienced glare and lens flare, which did not disappear with slight change of angle. Strong CA is only absent in the middle 15% of the image! Body looks nice, it is an M7 copy (except the...
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    Should I get some Hawke 10x42

    I had an APO for a week, sent it back. (I highly recommend astroshop.de btw for their flexibility and customer care!) Image is clear and sharp, CA doesn't exists (not kidding), but not bright enough (compared to Vortex Viper and Razor HD, they were much brighter), and the built quality was...
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    New Prostaff P3/P7 with large FoV

    I would love to finally read a good review about the 10x42... I don't expect too much from the optics, but the externals, controls, and the price is very tempting!
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    Experience with optics-pro.com / optic-pro.de?

    Hi! Do you have experience with purchasing or warranty management with this site/webshop? optics-pro.com / optic-pro.de, the same shop, only different language option. They gave me a very good price for a bino, but the item is out of stock, nearest arrive in 2 weeks, and I've read some bad...
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    Opticron Aurora Review

    Could anyone compare Aurora to MHG in terms of CA?
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    Best mid-range flat field bino? (and where to buy in EU)

    Sounds good, thank you! Can you share some details?
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    Best mid-range flat field bino? (and where to buy in EU)

    Thanks for the tip, it looks like an interesting piece. The lesson of yesterday: To my misfortune, my eyes seem to be very sensitive to chromatic aberration. :( I have spent some time with a Monarch HG, and I saw a LOT of purple/green color in 60% of the FOV, only the middle 40% was flawless (to...
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    Best mid-range flat field bino? (and where to buy in EU)

    Thank you, but it seems to have a narrow FOV. I'm looking for -and sorry not to mention that- a piece with at least 6,5°, 112-113m @1000m or wider.
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    Best mid-range flat field bino? (and where to buy in EU)

    Hi, folks! I'm looking for a sub-€800, 10x42 pair of binoculars with flat field technology, but I have no chance to try them out in my country. Okay, this is not entirely true, because there are Monarch HGs around, but they are too expensive, and I was unable to find a used piece. Right now I...
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    Quick & dirty review of 8x42 Opticron Aurora.

    Thank you! That makes me sad. Seems like those two great brittish brands are sold inside the EU only by a few shops for a much higher price. Opticron is basically non-existent, Hawke APO is there (for +30%), but now I have a chance to get them from UK with a help of a friend. Otherwise I have...
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    Quick & dirty review of 8x42 Opticron Aurora.

    Hi, Ratal! I think you can help me the most, since you also have the Hawke APO. Can you compare them? Image quality, CA, distortion are in my focus! I'm after my first serious bino, narrowed down the choices to 5 options, Aurora and Hawke APO are in the top 3 for me, but only depending on folks...
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    Monarch M7

    And yesterday the M7 10x42 finally arrived to the local shop. Now I'm very disappointed. Maybe I've touched a bad sample, but it was worse than the 8x42 regarding CA (even in the middle!) despite the seller's prediction. It's a €600 bino, FFS! But I have to admit it, the build and controls are...
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    Monarch M7

    Yesterday I had the chance to try the Kowa BD II 10x42 XD, the Opticron Natura BGA 10x42 ED, and the M7 8x42 (sadly M7 10x42 was out of stock), and I was VERY disappointed with the quality of the Kowa. Maybe it was an unsuccessful piece, it had strong CA and distortion, it was similar to my...
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    Monarch M7

    I did not try the Monarch 7, only the HG from Nikon's line. I'm a novice, didn't had the chance to hold too many binoculars in my hand in my whole life, especially not expensive glass. We have a disadvantage here in our capital, when it comes to buy binoculars. I have found 4 stores here in...
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