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    Swarovski Curio 7x21 shaky image

    I have held these in many positions and aligned to my face I owned many binoculars I wanted to keep these but they do give a jittery image and will not hold steady unfortunately so they are being returned today.
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    Swarovski Curio 7x21 shaky image

    I have medium hands and can hold and use binoculars well my other binoculars work well with handshake but not these.
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    Swarovski Curio 7x21 shaky image

    I bought a pair of these Swarovski Curio 7x21 pocket binoculars because I wanted a more compact daily carry binocular even though I own a Swarovski 10x25 CL pocket binocular. I also bought it because of the many rave reviews on Bird forum and other websites. However, when I looked through these...
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    new binocular wishes 2023

    I have watched a review on Youtube on the Zeiss SFL , I was interested in the 10x30 however it does not have a locking diopter ring. For an expensive Zeiss product, them skimping on a non-locking diopter to me is unacceptable. If Kowa can do it with their Genesis 8x33 which I own at less cost...
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    Help with new Binoculars

    I heard many good reviews of the Bushnell Elite ED 10x42 , around $400 U.S. and Nikon Monarch 5, or 7 models, The Kowa SV 10x42 may work as well ? they cost way less than the other two I mentioned above ,around $200 or so U.S. Vortex also has some good lower priced 10X42 binoculars.
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    Kowa YF 6x30 or Steiner 8x30 military

    If you only have one good eye , would it not be better to buy a Monocular ?, I think Zeiss, Leica and other companies make good monocular's . I think they are not as expensive as the binoculars either and they are of nice quality too. So that can be an option that you may want to consider?. The...
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    Decide on three compact binoculars

    The Kowa are nice though I have not tried the others you mention. The nice thing about the Kowa is the focus wheel too, and it has a single hinge which makes looking through them easier when aligning to your eyes. Most compacts are dual hinge and a pain to align to your eye sockets if you want...
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    Binocular advice needed

    I like my Kowa Genesis 8x33 they have a 420 ft field of view and are just as good as Zeiss , Leica or Swarovski. Eagle optics has them for a good price now too check out a pair. The Zeiss Fl 8x32 are good as well but cost much more for the same view I looked through both but I chose to keep the...
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    newbie - which ones??

    Try a Kowa Genesis 8x33 from Eagle optics excellent binoculars, The Zeiss Fl 10x32 and 8x32 are excellent too but they cost more.
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    Kowa BD XD 8x32?

    I have seen them listed for sale on Eagle optics, But I think they are not out yet to purchase but coming soon. They are listed new and will be for sale soon , just keep an eye out on Eagle optics and google search. They look very nice and Kowa makes excellent optics I own the Kowa Genesis 8x33...
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    Kowa Genesis 8x33 vs Cabela’s Euro HD 8x32

    I own the Kowa Genesis 8x33 and I have no problem with rolling ball when panning , I agree with all the other remarks about CA and contrast. I had my Kowa Genesis now for 4 years and they work fine for me, They are not 25 oz. but 20 plus oz. or so just slightly heavier than the Zeiss Victory...
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    Why do peoply buy $2500 binoculars ?

    Very well said I agree.
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    Why do peoply buy $2500 binoculars ?

    I apologize about any comment on Leica that may offend anyone in any way, I just had a bad experience with the unit I had for 1 year, I should not have said all Leica's are bad . My 10x32 Ultravid may have been an exception , and maybe I should have sent it in for repair first but I sold them...
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    Why do peoply buy $2500 binoculars ?

    I think many people buy the high end expensive binoculars for the quality, and some are of high quality but not perfect either there is no German or Austrian binocular that is 100 % perfect in everyway. And none of them are worth what they are asking for them, good yes but not $2,000 plus worth...
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    Zeiss FL t sale price bargain ?

    Thank you, that is what I thought too , especially since they sent me 3 emails to call them for a great deal and savings . They seemed pushy to get a sale and a credit card number I am glad I did not fall for this scam or trick. I found Eagle optics and bearbasin.net two reputable Zeiss dealers...
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    Zeiss FL t sale price bargain ?

    Today I am writing to see if anyone has bought a binocular from blattworld ? www.blattworld.com I emailed them a question on Zeiss and Leica binoculars they have for sale. on thier website they have the Leica 10x32 ultravid BR demos for $1,399 and Leica 7x42 BR for $1,449.99 I believe these...
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    Zeiss 8x32 Fl Versus Kowa Genesis 8x33 Focuser

    Hello Torview, I am sorry I do use them for birding , I have seen Goldfinches in my yard all week now ,they are feeding off our sunflowers They are beautiful yellow color still right now and my Kowa helps me see those nice details of the Finches. I also see a Kestrel that frequents the backyard...
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    Zeiss 8x32 Fl Versus Kowa Genesis 8x33 Focuser

    Hi James, That is true That is why the Kowa Genesis is so good in this respect. I like a binocular that can focus close since birds and butterflies do come close at times and a binocular should have close focus capability. It gives you a wide range of viewing birds and other things like...
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    Zeiss 8x32 Fl Versus Kowa Genesis 8x33 Focuser

    Hello John, I agree about the Kowa Genesis what you said , I will read the binomania article. These really are nice binoculars and they are so under rated and even unknown to some people. Yes The Zeiss eye ocular glass is 18mm. and the Kowa Genesis is 21mm. and you can see that clearly just by...
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    Zeiss 8x32 Fl Versus Kowa Genesis 8x33 Focuser

    Hello Alexis, I only expected the Zeiss to be better since it costs more ,which it should be better ? . Both binoculars are very good but I like the Kowas close focus better and machined focuser,I compared these binoculars side by side and the Zeiss is not brighter than the Kowa .Surprisingly...
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    Zeiss 8x32 Fl Versus Kowa Genesis 8x33 Focuser

    The Zeiss are going back for a refund , The Kowa Genesis focus clear at 4 feet I measured the distance .If it states 5 feet that is good but it focuses great at 4 feet. The Ocular eyepiece glass on the Kowa Genesis are 21 mm. The Zeiss FL are 18 mm. The Kowa Genesis are as good as the Zeiss in...
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    Closest thing to an Alpha.....

    Here are some good mid priced binoculars,:Fujinon 6x30 porro rubber armoured around $200-$250 Great clear wide field views though individual focus, Vortex Viper HD binoculars around $599 or less 8x32, 8x42, 10x42, Kowa BD 8x32 , 10x32. These binoculars have alpha views with out the high price...
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    Closest thing to an Alpha.....

    I agree about the Alphas they are not what they seem to be and over hyped and overpriced, built good yes but not perfect though they should be at thier prices. My Kowa Genesis 8x33 is better than the Zeiss FL 8x32 but it too is considered alpha class costing $1,160 new see my other post on the...
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    Zeiss 8x32 Fl Versus Kowa Genesis 8x33 Focuser

    Hello everyone, I just received my new Zeiss Victory FL 8x32 , I also have a Kowa Genesis 8x33 . There is a focus issue with the Zeiss , I was viewing a Praying mantis in a window with the Zeiss FL 8x32 and you can try this too to see for yourself , the distance was 4 feet I focused "left" to...
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    Great Leica Service

    I wish I had that kind of good service with my Kowa binocular ,I got nothing but a run around . 3 days of complaining emails phone calls and to this day nothing. No RMA return number no replies So I gave up . If a Kowa product has a problem they have no on site facility not in the U.S. or Japan...
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