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    Optics Fair at Dunkeld - advice on 10x42s

    Did you determine if there was an issue with your Viking bins Delia? I see the contact details for Viking are here : https://vikingoptical.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/vik-repair-form.pdf
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    New binos by mid June.

    Not clear whether you share your daughter's enthusiasm for the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 and Leupold BX-2 10x42? I think you're suggesting (although without the benefit of a side by side comparison) your daughter did not prefer the Nikon Monarch 5 10x42 (old style?) or even the Monarch M7 8x42...
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    New binos by mid June.

    For your daughter's use a lightweight, wide-angle 8x42 sounds a good choice. And probably for you too given that list of nocturnal birds and interest in keeping weight down. The 8x42s also tend to have more eye relief so often better with spectacles, though seems you haven't noted any issues...
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    Identify binoculars

    Looks similar to this wide angle 8x22 model : https://www.ebay.com/itm/353524479186 Guess the "K" is a manufacturer mark common to these models : https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/642289-any-idea-who-built-these-binoculars/ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326131974693...
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    Zeiss Octarem 8x50 B looks in collectable condition at Vikingopticalcentres.co.uk
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    Nikon EII general question- Zeiss or B&L framed bino?

    A 3D view?
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    Couple of inexpensivies. A wee Zeiss West Germany 6x20B IF binocular at mwclassic. A number of copies of demos of an inexpensive 10x42 roof prism model, the Shearwater SP, in the used equipment section at Naturequest.
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    New 10x42s wanted. But which ones?

    Not sure a harness would entirely address the issue you seem to be describing : tired arms from lifting binocular to eyes and holding it there? Anyways some discussion here on supports and illustrations provided by John A Roberts which may provide useful food for thought ...
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    New 10x42s wanted. But which ones?

    London Camera Exchange Lincoln might be best bet to compare those two Nikon models. Maybe another model to consider trying out for your primary use, if haven't already done so, is the Canon 12x36 IS III. This might be worth a try : https://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/canon-48hr-test-drive-binoculars
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    Do you use your Nikon roofs in the rain?

    Someone who likely didn't :oops: : https://neilenglish.net/product-review-leica-ultravid-8-x-20-br/
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    Binoculars ID

    Looks similar to this model (as does the case) apparently once sold by a retailer in Bristol & Cardiff : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276354827159
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    Binoculars around £1000

    Agree with the other guys; if you're prepared to look around a bit and aren't in a hurry you may well find something top drawer that fits. You actually missed this offer just yesterday (assume was genuine).
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    Opticron BGA PC ASF 10x42

    https://www.opticron.eu/ukhtml/Pages/im_bga_pc_asft.htm AS for aspheric and maybe the F as a code for the flavour of multicoating or just dodgy spelling. https://www.birdforum.net/threads/opticron-imagic-bga-8x42-versus-bga-se-8x42.405842/#post-4158147
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    Can anyone identify the real manufacturer

    JB-35 according to this photo of the underside of the hinge : https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eTMAAOSwUF5lbfiY/s-l1600.jpg Raito Koki Seisakujo Co. Ltd. - Lite Koki Seisakujo Co. Ltd. according to this listing : http://www.amateurastronomie.com/klassiker/pics/japantelescope_code.pdf Maybe a...
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    Glare Monsters!

    Plausible enough. And maybe Ermintrude said they were a Cowa!
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    Glare Monsters!

    Older model : https://www.opticron.eu/ukhtml/Pages/oregon_obs_archive.htm
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    Binocular strap for 8 x 32 bins

    Just to confirm (since I see Zeiss have a harness at that price) you're looking for a replacement strap comparable to this Zeiss "Air Cell Padded" one? https://www.bushwear.co.uk/products/zeiss-neck-strap
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    Holger’s Binocular Book - in English in 2023!

    Two very important questions : 1) Anyone agree (or perhaps it's obvious and/or intentional) that Holger's picture on his homepage looks like a youthful Vito Cornelius? (jealous). 2) If indeed the book becomes available for a very reasonable price, does that mean we'll then be disqualified from...
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    w.Krombach Wetzlar Porrolux 8X30

    Some nice stuff here. If Gijs spots this thread maybe he can offer more 🤞 https://www.houseofoutdoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Test-kijkers-Konica-Krombach-Minolta-Pentax-Zeiss-dd-november-2020.pdf
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    "David Bowie" special eye lenses (will your eyes tell the difference?)

    Where's Looksharp65 when you need him? Looks more like your binocular has Heterochromia iridum rather than Anisocoria like Mr. Bowie. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere Everything's Alright 👍
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    Zeiss D.R.P. Binoculars year identification help

    It does rather look like a Japanese manufactured version : http://www.holgermerlitz.de/jenoptem.html
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    Budget compact with 25mm lens

    8x25 Pentax AD WP and Nikon Sportstar EX look like two possible candidates at that price in Canada. Latter has a very wide field of view for a compact but very short eye relief. The former is the opposite (narrow FOV but decent eye relief) but also adds phase coating as a plus (is the more...
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    Advice on a good 12x50+ that won't break the bank

    Slightly over your budget, Macleod and Son have a used Ultravid HD 12x50 m'be showing a few signs of decrepitude :D. Think it's been there a while though; dunno could be an issue or maybe is a bit overpriced... Think Nikon SE 12x50's are starting to get as "exclusive" as this motorcar that's...
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    Used Nikon ED50 straight scope with zoom eyepiece at Harrison cameras.
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    How much variation is there in the production line.

    Hopefully that's not an unwitting self-portrait. :whistle: :)
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