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Review of Kowa BD II 6.5x32 XD
Yes, thank you Mike, that makes perfect sense. I'm very happy with my Kowas. Started with the 8x32 but I did see they had quite a bit of flair, however I don't see much flair in the 6.5x32. I think they are much better made than the M7 8x42 but Nikon did blacken the tubes better and I can't... -
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Review of Kowa BD II 6.5x32 XD
Does the above look okay for binoculars of this price? I have an M7 8x42. Tried them together yesterday and optical from my short comparison I thought they were very similar. I also have a Zeiss Terra 8x25. They were maybe just a fraction less sharp but the light was poor so not a fair comparison. -
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Review of Kowa BD II 6.5x32 XD
Here are mine. In my Monarch 7 and pocket Zeiss Terra they are completely blackened. If this doesn't effect the image I'm not concerned but for 2 pennies worth of paint I'm not sure why Iowa chose to do this? I've never posted an image before so I hope this is correct -
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Review of Kowa BD II 6.5x32 XD
BDii 6.5 x 32 I have a pair of Kowa BDii-XD 6.5x32 and love them but have a question. Look down the barrel and you will see the metal ring that protrudes into the barrel, I think its the prism frame. It's not blackened or finished in any way. Any one noticed this and does it effect the image...