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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Hello Ed, Do you mean FMC or just fully coated? Happy bird watching, Arthur Pinewood :hi: -
Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Hello Ed, From the advertisement, I learned that 8.5 magnification was pushing the limit, as Swift recommended bracing the instrument in use. I certainly think so, as do some experts about the utility of binoculars with magnifications above eight. Before WW II, the standard birding glass may... -
Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
I think that you can add foresters, mariners, soldiers, coast guardsmen and other rescue and assistance personnel who have a great need for binoculars. However their needs do differ those of bird watchers. For instance, the U.S. Army current standard issue binocular is noted for its size and... -
Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Ed, He might have boufght two for his children. He uses a 1918 Talbot Reel 6x30 Signal Corps. Model E, which I gave him, twenty years, ago. Talbot Reel made fishing reels, but got a contract to assemble binoculars for the U.S. Army. Happy bird watching, Arthur Pinewood -
Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Ed, Have you tried Swiss Navy brand? My brother bought one for $20. Happy bird watching, Arthur Pinewood -
Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Ed, Late model 4b 99**** Arthur Pinewood -
Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Ed, Certainly, the Audubon, like few other binouclars, feels like it belongs at your eyes. The basic design has been in production for almost four decades, which is a recommendation in itself. Happy bird watching, Arthur -
Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Ed, I am not likely to watch birds at dawn or dusk, but I have been trying to penetrate shadow on cloudy days. I did not see any birds in shadow on this overcast day but I did not instantly recognize a tufted titmouse in the trees, until I used the binocular and the Audubon helped me... -
Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Swift 804 vs. Nikon Porros EII and SE Elkcub raises the question as to whether old stock of the 804's are worth the price. To answer the question, one has to consider the binocular's performance and what else may be available. I have been examining a Swift 804 HR/5 glass and I have found...