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Comparative review - Kowa 8x33 Genesis vs Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure
I have no doubt that your ear recognizes things mine would not be able to hear! I do have a slightly opposite experience to share though, closer to the world of optics. I have been an amateur photographer for a while. The world of photography is quite different from the world of sports optics... -
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Comparative review - Kowa 8x33 Genesis vs Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure
I have not observed glare with the NLs so far. I avoided staring into the sun, for obvious reasons -- but I did look at very bright, reflective surfaces (ocean water, lit-up sides of buildings, cars, etc). No glare -- neither when I was wearing glasses nor without them. There is no question... -
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Comparative review - Kowa 8x33 Genesis vs Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure
Hi Andreas, Good point about 8x vs 10x. I spent some more time with both binoculars since I wrote the review, and now have the following conclusions regarding CA: Under normal conditions (uniformly-lit subjects, overcast or low contrast), both exhibit about the same amount of CA. Because Kowa... -
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Comparative review - Kowa 8x33 Genesis vs Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure
That clock was specifically designed to mess with optics testers! -
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Comparative review - Kowa 8x33 Genesis vs Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure
Thanks for the reply, Paul. I took these with the iPhone. Not ideal for judging color because iPhone performs auto-white balancing every time you take a shot. But as far as contrast goes, the photos do show what I see with my own eyes, confirming the NL contrast advantage. You are right, neither... -
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Comparative review - Kowa 8x33 Genesis vs Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure
Update -- took advantage of the overcast day here in SF and confirmed some of the findings above. Yes, the contrast difference is there, it is significant, and it is particularly visible in poor weather conditions (see how much more visible the container ship is in the background). On a sunny... -
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Comparative review - Kowa 8x33 Genesis vs Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure
Good day everyone -- am new here, though have been a lurker for a while. Writing this to get my thoughts off my chest -- hopefully someone will find this useful. Intro ----- Today I received the Swarovski NL 10x42 and thought to share my impressions, comparing it with the Kowa Genesis 8x33 I...