Binocollector
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Yes, only noticed it afterwards and was too lazy to take new pics
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Which binocular(s) did you use today? (4 Viewers)
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Pinewood
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Hello,
Sunday, I had a midday appointment many kms from home, so once again I chose an old glass to carry on public transport: a Leitz Binuxit 8x30.
I used to like this binocular, which has a graticule or reticle, unusual in a centre focus binocular. Unfortunately, I have become spoiled by the improvements made in the seventy two years since it was made. It does not even perform as well as the B&L 8x30 in brightness and contrast.
Today, I had the same problem and took a Leica 8x20 BC. Its major virtue is size and weight. I doubt that any 8x20 would be a pleasure after using the Zeiss SF 8x32. Small exit pupil, making it relatively dim and poor field of view are its shortcomings.
Tomorrow, I should return to an up to date binocular.
Edit: I still managed to see fifteen species, today.
Stay safe,
Arthur
Sunday, I had a midday appointment many kms from home, so once again I chose an old glass to carry on public transport: a Leitz Binuxit 8x30.
I used to like this binocular, which has a graticule or reticle, unusual in a centre focus binocular. Unfortunately, I have become spoiled by the improvements made in the seventy two years since it was made. It does not even perform as well as the B&L 8x30 in brightness and contrast.
Today, I had the same problem and took a Leica 8x20 BC. Its major virtue is size and weight. I doubt that any 8x20 would be a pleasure after using the Zeiss SF 8x32. Small exit pupil, making it relatively dim and poor field of view are its shortcomings.
Tomorrow, I should return to an up to date binocular.
Edit: I still managed to see fifteen species, today.
Stay safe,
Arthur
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Binocollector
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Using my newest addition to the crowd -- another old 8x30 wide angle "Luna Super" (often sold as "Eschenbach", sometimes without any branding). One of my absolute favourite porro designs for the insanely wide FoV and great center sharpness.
This specimen looks so squeaky clean on the inside and outside that I think it barely saw any use.
This specimen looks so squeaky clean on the inside and outside that I think it barely saw any use.
Paultricounty
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edwincjones
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Kowa YF 11 6x30 for hikes and viewing feeder from house;
but as noted in my sig all are interchangeable depending on my mood
edj
but as noted in my sig all are interchangeable depending on my mood
edj
what a beautiful spot! River looks very clean. The dog's like "what are you doing on shore, get in here, the water's great!" Took my 2 dogs for a swim in a local river yesterday as well. Had my 7x35 Nikon E's with me, I managed to throw a few balls while alternating bird watching - there were some cedar waxwings in the trees on the river and a few others, bobolinks, several different sparrows, etc.
I have always enjoyed watching Cedar Waxwings hawking insects.
They are very attractive birds.
Fisherofbees
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Spent a few hours in the marsh, carried the 10x42 NL's
Highlights were some Virginia Rail chicks and at least 5 Saltmarsh Sparrows; one of which was carrying food to a nest. Amazing to see such a rare bird so close to a major city.
Thinking of getting a pair of 10x32's to cut down on weight
Highlights were some Virginia Rail chicks and at least 5 Saltmarsh Sparrows; one of which was carrying food to a nest. Amazing to see such a rare bird so close to a major city.
Thinking of getting a pair of 10x32's to cut down on weight
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Binocollector
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You guys are forgetting the rules of the thread again . A picture should be posted of the bino in question.
. A picture should be posted of the bino in question.They are definitely one my favorite birds. So beautiful and unique. Once you learn the distinctive high-pitched trilling sound they're easy to ID by ear.
My old townhouse apartment had a large Shadbush right next to the porch and that's how I came to know the Cedar Waxwings. I'd see and hear them every day when the berries were in. I've got my own shadbush now, but it seems to get picked clean by the local catbirds, it's rare to see the waxwings on it.
PS...here you go Phillipp
Paultricounty
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A thing of beauty!
dwatsonbirder
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Just back from 2.5 weeks in Philippines and Singapore, the scenery, birds and people were all sublime, but not sure how much my Zeiss enjoyed it! @Thotmosis can I buy my spares back (pretty please) 😉
dwatsonbirder
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Hi Andy,
Both are from Palawan - the top photo is the view from the Liang viewpoint, between Puerto Princesa and Sabang. The second one is sunrise over the beach at Sabang looking towards PP Underground River (St Pauls) National Park. I'm currently writing the trip report, it is appearing in a somewhat piecemeal fashion in the trip reports sub-forum.
Highly recommended (the place, not necessarily my trip report)!
Both are from Palawan - the top photo is the view from the Liang viewpoint, between Puerto Princesa and Sabang. The second one is sunrise over the beach at Sabang looking towards PP Underground River (St Pauls) National Park. I'm currently writing the trip report, it is appearing in a somewhat piecemeal fashion in the trip reports sub-forum.
Highly recommended (the place, not necessarily my trip report)!
Thotmosis
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Very nice scenery Daniel but what happened with your FL, did the armor came loose?
dwatsonbirder
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I think the humidity affected the glue holding the objective covers and they started slipping a bit - seem better now I am back in the UK. The rest is just field use!
