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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

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    Maven 7x28 review

    My Maven 7x28 is quite sharp. I used it this morning. I also have the Hawke Marine 7x32 and it is even sharper.
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    Maven 7x28 review

    The fov is actually greater then advertised. I use them with and without glasses without difficulty, so the eye relief doesn't seem to be a problem.
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    Maven 7x28 review

    I did look up the bird. It was a Hairy Woodpecker, a male. The bins gave a clear sharp view that allowed me to eventually identify it. I'm normally an astro guy, but I have been doing some birding during the day. The two hobbies are not mutually exclusive I am finding.
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    Maven 7x28 review

    Today I went for a hike and took them along. Saw a woodpecker, don't ask what species, and got an excellent view of it. I really like these, even more then my 8x32's. It is easier for me to hold a 7x more steady.
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    Maven 7x28 review

    I took them out yesterday for daytime viewing. There is some fading at the edges, but the main area in the center was clear and sharp. At night they worked decently for viewing the stars, but I didn't expect much from a 28 mm aperture. Nice views of the Milky Way though. I will put them through...
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    Maven 7x28 review

    Thanks, I mostly do astronomy, but I picked up a bird identification book and use that sometimes.
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    Maven 7x28 review

    I just picked up the 7x28's. I get the point about some edge distortion. However, the sweet spot seems large enough for me. I like the feel, the light weight, and the 7x power. It is easier for me to hold steady and that counts for a lot. The one thing I don't like is that there are no objective...
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