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    SLC range to be discontinued by Swarovski!

    Hi Brock They are indeed the same binocular as far as I’ve been told. I’m slightly disappointed they didn’t stick with their trademark soft brown colour and add in a rustic leather harness.... now that would have been interesting. Not sure they’ve got the design right mind you. I would have...
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    What Canon binoculars does Chris Packham use?

    Correct, they are indeed Kowa SV’s
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    Swarovski SLC is now morphing into the Kahles Helia S 42

    That's good to know Jan. It'll keep Swarovski on their toes then...knowing that their new CL x42 models when released may well compete against their now divorced but still worthy SLC's/Helia S
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    Swarovski SLC is now morphing into the Kahles Helia S 42

    They do look identical to the SLC bar the colour. However, orange stripes......not so sure. I wonder if they will offer other colour alternatives? If this is really the SLC under the Kahles badge then this surely moves Kahles into Alpha market territory which would be a bit of a game changer...
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    New Kahles Helia S 8x42 and 10x42 Models

    Good info John. However, what’s with the orange stripes, a bit garish. Do they offer other colour alternatives. If this is really the SLC under the Kahles badge then this surely moves Kahles into Alpha market territory so good for them. Competition is always a good thing. But...... surely...
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    Let's talk PORROS!

    I’d say that’s just your personal opinion Herman. Irrespective of that Dennis still has a valid viewpoint.
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    Habicht 10x40 WGA Objective Covers

    Very nice Dennis. Actually a better fit than I was expecting. Still baffling that they don’t include them along with the binoculars when purchased.
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    Is it really worth buying an NL 8x42?

    ...but it is designed to withstand knocks and shocks better that the W version.
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    You're absolutely correct regarding the movements between 8X and 10X binoculars. My experience whilst comparing between models was just that. It does therefore beg the question as to whether the 8x is still a better option if indeed it transpires that keeping a 10x steady is more difficult than...
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    Is it really worth buying an NL 8x42?

    Like it. Couldn’t agree more. It’s what you want and need that matters...... not what some marketing bod thinks who more likely than not doesn’t live in the real world. Marketing wants your money.... they don’t really care what you buy so long as it’s expensive!!
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    Hi Jerry, yes all of that was done and checked during my evaluation. I don't have glasses and 20/20 vision so easy setup for me thankfully. Anyhow I'm now contemplating Trinovid 10x32 or 10x42. Research just now and field test possibly next weekend? It's kind of stopped mw in my tracks and now...
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    Tried the Nikon 10x42 HGL this morning. Very nice binoculars, solid in the hand, great eye cups and a really bright view, albeit narrow. A quality binocular for sure. Crystal clear morning, estuary like a millpond....very beautiful. However, I found getting the exact focal point quite difficult...
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    Nikon, for all the grief they sometimes get here really do make a good binocular when they get it right. They do know a thing or two about optics after all. I’ll let you know how I get on with the 10x42 HGL when I view them this weekend. As a bench marker I’ll take along my 8x32 SE’s for...
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    It just goes to show how subtle the variations between models actually are. I dare say that if either of these units were viewed in isolation they would both look quite fantastic..... The EDG, which incidentally I have never viewed is such a stand out model it probably explains why it very...
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    Habicht 10x40 WGA Objective Covers

    If you contact Swarovski directly they do have objective lens covers for the Habicht's. At least that's what they informed me for the 10x40 wga which also are supplied without, (Part number 88-292C) . It may well be that the 7x42 require a different size but would be worth dropping them a line...
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    Exactly right Chris. Sharpness and brightness matter more than size of field in this instance. I have my 8x HT’s for more general work. Do you find the colour rendition on the HGL as good as the EDG?
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    Thanks Dennis Hopefully about £400! Do you mean a new Monarch HG 10x42? Surely in comparison this is not in the same league as an older HGL? I may be wrong though.
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    Thanks Andy, I may well go for this one. Hoping to view back end of this week. cheers
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    Yes, I noticed that... 105mm but probably not a deal breaker. Am I right that the "L" means light? 790g is not really light though? From what I can see, design possibly a bit dated but optically not a mile away from the quality of other alpha 10x42's of todays mix?
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    Nikon HG 10x42 L - should I buy?

    I have an opportunity to buy the Nikon 10x42HGL in near mint condition and at a fairly good price. I know this is a fairly old model but looking at Albino's report it was an outstanding 5 star binocular in its day. Just curious as to whether this model still stands up on its own previous...
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    SLC range to be discontinued by Swarovski!

    I happen to think these things are sometimes less about chemistry or physics but just pure biology....something that feels right on the eye and brain but cannot always be explained or reasoned by normal scientific analysis. I guess that's what's makes us human!
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    SLC range to be discontinued by Swarovski!

    Since much of my viewing with 10x is very much based around waders and raptors I’m still of the opinion that the Habicht 10x40’s wga would indeed suit my needs. Realistically I don’t see my requirements that much different from that of hunters as the objects in sight are viewed from distance. I...
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    Swarovski Habicht 7x42 GA

    That is an amazing accolade indeed. By buying a Habicht you are indeed buying into history.
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    SLC range to be discontinued by Swarovski!

    Hi Tom Believe it or not I still haven’t made a decision which to some extent is quite unlike me. I think that like many things their perceived value has probably now increased as a consequence of the range being discontinued. One of the main reasons for my slow deliberations is that ideally...
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    Good customer service from Zeiss.

    Is this the Zeiss marketing dept speaking?
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