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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Ed I printed up the page and will keep it. Hey, now the Trilyte Mkll roof will be something to watch for. Thank you again for the help, you are most considerate. Dennis -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Yes, I believe so. There are photos on post #142 It looks similar to the vintage of the glasses in the catalog except that the focus is between the hinges. -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Hi Ed, I would like to see the catalog page (if you have it) that describes the Holiday Mkll since that is the binocular that originally got me interested in the Swifts. Thanks, Dennis -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Great Idea Ed Let's do our part to keep the oldies alive to be enjoyed by others. I think Nicolas appreciates the business also. He was very pleasant to speak to. Also, I'm finding that it's easy to become addicted to "Extra Wide Field". Dennis -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
I'm talking to myself here now, but I felt I had to make another statement in defense of the Saratoga binocular I commented on in post #142. I said that I had purchased an older 8X40 Saratoga and was not impressed with the view. After considering what was wrong with the image, I realized it... -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Thanks Ed for the recommend. I'll get the brush. -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Ed, great to hear of your original find on the 1-c's and that they cleaned up nice. You mentioned blowing off the lenses in cleaning. I was told by someone that you never want to wipe binocular lenses to clean them. I have to admit that I have wiped them with my shirt many times in the field... -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Thank's Ed for the compliment on the glasses. Hi Bob Yes, according to the paper written by Ed and Renze, it is the 3rd model of the first body style made by Tamron Optical co. The serial # begins with 68 so that seems to indicate the year of production. As noted in their paper, it is... -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Got my 804's & they are beauties. Came with the box and all the original paperwork inside. User guide and warranty card. (not original receipt) When I put the strap on the case, I could see that it had not been on before. Awesome view. Dennis -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Ed, Thanks again for the response. It's good to know that not just the earlier versions were of high quality. I had to have my own 804 to check out this legendary bird glass, so I bought one that I saw for sale a while back. (It hasn't arrived yet) After reading the review of all of the... -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Thank's Ed for the welcome. Great job on the thrift store find. Is the Linet a well known binocular? That is the widest field I have heard of I believe. My family is beginning to look at me funny when I look at or mention buying any binoculars now. I just look at them and say "OK, I realize... -
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Historical Review of Swift 804 Audubon Binoculars
Hello to all I found this site searching for information on Swift binoculars. I have learned a lot reading the posts. Haven't downloaded the historical paper yet but looking forward to that also. My interest stems from my purchase of a pair of Swift Holiday Mark 11 binoculars which I have to...