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    I bought a Swift Audubon 804 and need more information!

    The only difference that I can find between this binocular and the second of the near-identical ones described in the seminal study by de Vries and Huff (I have had the PDF on my PC for years now) is that the right-hand prism cover reads Model No.804 in the present binocular and those in the...
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    Audubon HR/5

    Detailed report but I would like ask some more questions, if I may. Do you see wear eyeglasses? If they are for myopia, do you see the entire FOV with the rubber eyecups rolled down? If not, what do you see? What is your inter-pupillary distance, if known? If you read my earlier posts on the...
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    Nikon Hg and Premier

    I have used Nikon 10x42 HG glasses from around 2005. The first pair were US market LX glasses. The next pair, which I still use, are LX-L glasses — also US market. I have impaired vision. Their main virtues for my use were the relaxed view and faintly warm colour, particularly in the HG LX and...
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    Early Reviews SE and EII Porro Binoculars

    A pity that Bill Cook's review of the Nikon 10x42 SE cannot be found — it would have been a treat to read. The older reviews so thoughtfully posted by John A. Roberts mostly came to my attention at the time but the choices I made while buying binoculars did not fully utilise the wisdom in...
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    Pentax 8x42 DCF WP

    I used the Pentax DCF 8x42 WP glasses from around the same time as you ( c.2000); also after reading the review on Better View Desired. Meanwhile Pentax anointed them with a lifetime warranty. I had lost the Adorama receipt so I could not avail of the warranty. They were serviced by Nicolas...
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    Nikon 10 x 42 SE

    I participated in the debates in Birdforum and other sitesabout the respective merits of the Nikon HG and Nikon SE series of binoculars. I also corresponded with some of the expert reviewers whose opinion I valued. Though I ultimately chose the Nikon HGs, it was not on account of superior...
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    In praise of 8x32 HG (not L)

    I have used both the Nikon 10x42 HG and HGL with the latter still in use. Subjectively speaking, I found hardly any difference between them. The repeated comments by reviewers about the weight of the HGs in comparison to the other leading roofs probably led Nikon to introduce the HGLs. I wavered...
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    Good Nikon USA Warranty Report

    I, too, am disappointed on that account.
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    Audubon 8.5 x 44 HR/5 repair by Nicolas Crista

    Thanks. I have noticed a similar blue-tinted glue covering screws inside assorted electronic items as well and was curious to know what it was.
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    Audubon 8.5 x 44 HR/5 repair by Nicolas Crista

    Thanks I can see the difference in the two pictures and your explanation makes it easier to understand why that difference is there. What is blue-coloured glue used for cementing and is it sold in large hardware stores? Best wishes, Chhayanat
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    Audubon 8.5 x 44 HR/5 repair by Nicolas Crista

    Thank you. I did not realise that the markings on the plate of the central axle of older porro binoculars were in mm. If the maximum IPD of the 804R is around 70mm, then the IPD of the other glasses I use must be a little more as I have no difficulty in seeing whatever FOV is available (to me...
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    Audubon 8.5 x 44 HR/5 repair by Nicolas Crista

    Maybe he did not actually cement the prisms. I took the term from the work estimate which he sent my friend who was handling the binoculars in the US which I am quoting from below: # 804 8.5x42 Hit/dropped...
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    Audubon 8.5 x 44 HR/5 repair by Nicolas Crista

    My friend who took the glasses to the US for repair said he often got recorded messages from that number. Once he was able to connect with Mr. Crista, however, things proceeded smoothly. I do not know my interpupillary distance. Is it measured from the centre of one pupil to the centre of the...
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    Audubon 8.5 x 44 HR/5 repair by Nicolas Crista

    I first contacted Nicolas Crista about the binoculars in June 2013 but I was diverted by my movement from one country to another.My friend who took the binoculars to the US for repair, also said that Nicolas Crista was very difficult to contact. One assumes, therefore, that he has, in effect...
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    Pentax 8x42 WP focussing problem

    Nicolas Crista repaired the glasses at a reasonable charge. Now that I have the glasses with me, I noticed a yellow paper printout from Pentax which says the glasses were repaired under warranty. It must have been a clerical error as they had agreed to replace them if I could produce the proof...
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    Audubon 8.5 x 44 HR/5 repair by Nicolas Crista

    I first contacted Nicolas Crista about the Audubon 8.5 x 44 HR/5s discussed in this thread. Moving from place to place meant that it finally took till November 2014 for the glasses to be returned to me after repairs and adjustment. He replaced the dented prism covers with unmarked ones. The...
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    2014 Nikon Warranty Changes- USA

    So was I. And the same applies to buying Nikon products. In fact, I have just turned down an offer from a friend to sell me his Nikon D200 and three Nikkor lenses for $200. Chhayanat
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    Pentax 8x42 WP focussing problem

    Reviving an old thread. The glasses (Pentax 8x42WP) were sent to the Pentax repair centre in Arizona (?) by a friend. Pentax cannot repair the glasses and has offered to replace them if I can produce the proof of purchase. I cannot but I am the original owner and did buy them from Adorama in New...
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    Nikon 8x32 SE review - vs. Habicht and Swarovision

    In 2000 I was offered the Nikon 8x32 SE for US$475/- at a New York retail store which generously let me choose from three samples. It was clearly sharper and brighter than the Pentax 8x42 WP ($325) which I bouht eventually. THe Nikon was clearly better but was it $150 better? I did not think so...
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    Audubon HR/5 diopter adjustment

    Let's see what Nicolas Crista has to say about the Audubons. I had asked my original question because I thought the far focus was a little too far away without spectacles. With spectacles, as you say, the far focus ought to be all right. Thanks.
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    Audubon HR/5 diopter adjustment

    My friend who took the glasses to the US, is awaiting a response from Nicolas Crista because his website says that glasses are not to be sent without speaking with him first. Your suggestions re. infinity focus make eminent sense. Unfortunately, I have astigmatism as well and am, therefore...
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    Audubon HR/5 diopter adjustment

    At present the glasses are in the US awaiting the conenience of Nicolas Crista. A close focus of 50-60 feet is much too far away, so I will just leave the glasses alone. At present, the close focus seems to be between 10-14 feet which is pretty good for a porro.. Chhayanat
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    Audubon HR/5 diopter adjustment

    Thanks. The reason I asked was that I could not get infinity focus with a 1985 serial number 804R without my spectacles. I wear approximately -4.5 for distance vision with some compensation for axis and cylindrical power.
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    Audubon HR/5 diopter adjustment

    How many diopters of compensation are available for myopic users in the Swift Audubon 8.5x44 HR/5 4b(i)?
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    Nicely treated Audubon - almost

    I also get cutoffs at the edge of the FOV. This is with eyecups folded down as I wear glasses for distance. Seems to be something to do with the wide-angle view. Do you wear glasses yourself? Chhayanat
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