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    Swarovski NL vs EL

    Hi all! I would really appreciate If there is a huge difference between these both. But I m curious, is there somebody who owns/owned both of them and can tell their opinion? TIA :D
    • Dadash
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    • binocular leica geovid
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Swarovski
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    Entry - Midrange Binocular Recommendation ($500)

    I am planning to treat myself to something nice as a graduation gift. I'm thinking of putting aside around $500 to buy a nice pair of binoculars to get better views when I go visit the national parks and the bay. I have been doing some shopping and I have tried the Diamondback 10x42 (returned...
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    Greetings

    Hello guys, very happy to be a part of this community. I'm getting into birding and it seems very cool
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    Newbie Binoculars

    Hello everyone, I want to take a binoculars for my wife, she's totally new at birdwatching, and I'm not really sure she's going to like the idea. Still, I have about 250 € budget , I saw the Eden 8x42 XP and the Eden 10x42 Xp , which one do you suggest me? Is there any other better...
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    Kite APC 16x42 … gimmick, replacement or addition? (my report)

    Ever since I discovered the Kite APC series on the internet last summer, I couldn't let it go. For my birding trips to the windy coastal areas, I saw a useful role for stabilized binoculars and preferably ones with a slightly longer range. I bought one and took it to the coast for a midweek...
    • FVG
    • Thread
    • 16x 16x42 apc binocular kite stabilized
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Kite
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    Skyrover binocular

    Hi, I just need to know if the attached binocular is used for what? 1. star gazing, bird-watching? 2. how much is it worth? https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15R9oIr5-fWKOHMbQb971YRNZBa5OXfwo?usp=share_link I can't seem to find any model #. Thank you. Prakash
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    zeiss handferngläser 8x60

    Hi guys, I hope that I am allowed to ask that kind of questions here and I don't violate any forum's rules. Can someone tell me the approximate price of this binoculars? All I know is that it was made in 1919. the Lenses are in perfect condition.
    • max123
    • Thread
    • 8x60 binocular zeiss
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Zeiss
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    New viking peregrine 10x42

    2 days ago I got a brand new pair of peregrine ed 10x42s from camera world. This is my first pair of more expensive / mid price binoculars after a few years with cheap compacts and a 10x42 and so I don't have much experience with high end optics. However the optical quality is amazing in these...
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    Best Pair of Binoculars from $150 - $300?

    Hi everyone. I’ve been through 2 pairs of binoculars in one summer already. I started a position as a field tech working on a turtle species. As an avid birder and aspiring ornithologist I saw this as a great opportunity to use my binoculars on my off time. The binoculars I previously owned were...
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    Most Important Factors in Binoculars For You

    Hello Everyone, I was thinking about this topic and thought it would be great to hear other people’s experiences. So I’ll give the question and my experience - then would like to hear yours! Question: In your experience, what factors did you realize were the most important to you when it comes...
    • JOC1
    • Thread
    • binocular binoculars
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Binoculars
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    Recommendation - Starter binoculars <£150 (in UK)

    Hi all, I've been looking for some time but struggling to pull the trigger on any. I want some binoculars for when we are away in the motorhome/out walking. My budget is ideally under £150 (nothing higher wife-approved yet!). I believe the sweet spot I'm looking at is 8x42 roof prism. What...
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    PLEASE HELP!! Need help identifying these binoculars

    I just purchased these binoculars at an estate sale for $3. I don’t know anything about them and need help identifying them. I can’t find anything online about them that are the same brand. Figured it was worth the 3 dollar risk. Just curious what the value of these are. They look cool!!!
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    Looking to upgrade binoculars

    Hello everyone, I’m looking to upgrade my opticron Explorers 8x32 and wanted some opinions on some Binos I was looking at in the $500 range. My use for them is mainly backyard birding, nature watching, and occasionally hiking as well. Just some background on my current search: I Recently traded...
    • JOC1
    • Thread
    • binocular gpo hawke meopta opticron vortex
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Binoculars
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    New EL 8.5 Soft bag bag no case?

    I've just purchased some new New EL 8.5 W B online from Wilkinsons cameras which state they are the field Pro W B. I'd read some reviews dating back to a 2015 revision which I assumed was the latest model. However in the box there's no hard case just a soft pouch. I guess your paying for the...
    • Maximox
    • Thread
    • binocular el8.5 swarovski swarovski 8.5x42 el
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Swarovski
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    Newbie looking for recommendations (8x42)

    Hi all, I’m a newbie to birdwatching, and have a budget around $500 USD that I could potentially stretch a little further if recommended. I’ve been playing the buy and return game for a few months to try and find a pair of binoculars but have ultimately ended up returning each pair for the...
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    IMG_27285

    Nikon 8x30 E11 (2019 ) Held together with white glue
    • CharleyBird
    • Media item
    • binocular
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Equipment And Accessories
  17. Little Blue Bird

    Little Blue Bird

    • JohnBirdmeo
    • Media item
    • 4 4s binocular bird blue iphone little meopix scope spotting swallow tree
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  18. 5 colors bird Taiwan

    5 colors bird Taiwan

    cp8400 with my binocular at 20 m
    • aksornkev
    • Media item
    • binocular cp8400
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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