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    Zeiss SFL 8x40 Eyecup Stray light issue!

    Yes, Tenex's photo is representative of how I look through binoculars. It does seem that you are holding them a bit strange to be honest!
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40 Eyecup Stray light issue!

    Have you tried a bin with very narrow eyecups? For example the Leica 7x35 "Retrovid"?? Otherwise I think eye shields are the only option you have unfortunately!
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40 Eyecup Stray light issue!

    I've haven't actually photographed myself doing so, but I think that I bury my eyes MUCH further into the eye caps - not just with the SFL but with all binoculars, so it is almost impossible to let stray light in. Have you got the IPD right? What is stopping you going further forward (so to...
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40 Eyecup Stray light issue!

    I just took a look at my SFL 8x40 and compared it to another binocular (Swaro CL 8x30) and it terms of reflection from that outer ring it looks no better or no worse. On mine that ring has a semi-matt finish and does not really reflect any light to the extent that you suggest - see photo below...
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