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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
Calvin, Reassuring I'm not alone. :t: I thought my eyes must be playing tricks with me early in the day, but a quick comparison to the Bonelli 2.0 said not. Frazer was keen to point out the HD+ 8x42 at £719 is 'only' 3/4 the price and that means we should expect some compromises, but how many... -
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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
For what it's worth I spent some time with the Lynx HD+ range last Saturday at Birdfair. To be honest I'm not sure what to make of them. From the feel of the armour and the mechanical elements I suspect parts of the binocular and possibly the assembly are from quite a different factory than the... -
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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
PPV, My background is science but I no longer have any access to laboratory equipment. I do some simple back yard tests but mostly, like you, I just rely on my eyes. Individuals do vary in their anatomy, physiology and particularly psychology and 'see' things quite differently. While... -
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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
Andy, I believe it was EM Grainger working for Eastman Kodak Iat established that maximum visual sensitivity to contrast typically occurs at a spatial frequency of 10 arcminutes, and equated this with perceived image quality, whereas visual acuity limit is most often in the 1 to 2 arcminute... -
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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
Thanks for the extra detail. From what I've been told though the M7 and original Lynx HD shared a common optical design, they did not share a single component. I found the colour and contrast profile were significantly of the Kite was significanlt more to my taste than Nikon. Obviously I don't... -
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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
Some interesting thoughts. Sharpness is an ambiguous term and clearly means different things to different people, but at least in terms of effective resolution, I've found both the MHG 8x42 and 8x30 disappointing. When I last compared the 8x30 it was quite clearly beaten on the level of... -
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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
The reins of the company are now in the hands of the next generation of de Putters I understand and they have had a bit of a rethink about Kite's business model. They have surprised many by diversifying into the hunting market and have done some sort of deal with Browning. I imagine that... -
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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
Catnip, Thanks for the report. It sounds an interesting binocular. I've been rather impressed by the Bonelli 2.0, so that comparison was particularly useful. We know Kite and Nikon cofunded part of the development program that resulted in the original Japanese made Lynx and Monarch 7 x30s. I... -
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Kite Optics Lynx HD+
I think some stores on mainland Europe have had models for a week or two and they should be arriving at selected UK dealers about now. Any one had a look yet? Attached is the UK press release including prices. David