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New Swarovski product announcement in January 2024...?
Looking at pictures of old Leica 7x42 BD rangefinder and current rangefinder products gives me hope that AX visio will evolve in 10+ years into something more mainstream, less bulky, less costly. Nowadays mainstream products had once early versions which were kind of rich people toys. I assume... -
Product Review: Oberwerk SE 10 x 42 ED.
Great, bought the 10x42 from oberwerk.eu on sunday, on thursday having it at hand. First impressions very good, CA wise they among the best performers, resolution nice one, edge sharpness fine. Weight is due the prisms, they are just properly dimensioned, no cost cuts made. Handling good, nearly... -
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New toys from Zeiss
I bought year ago Pulsar Axion 2 XG35 and really handy companion for night walks. Performance wise good enough for me, but do not expect any miracles from the thermal vision, yet it can bring breathtaking moments. Still magnification is not high enough, and you need to be close to subjects to... -
Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42
Hello, quite a broad range of application, yet universal formats are considered 8x42 or 10x42. The 12x are not that good for diving in forest, while 56s are not good for dynamic observation sites. Choosing one binocular is allways about compromise. In my case I use 7x42 for deep forest, 8x42 as... -
Most Ludicrous Binoculars on Amazon?
These ones might have better flare handling than most of recent alphas :cool: Hopefully they are not listed in dangerous toys- kestrel1
- Post #17
- Forum: Binoculars
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Conquest 8x32 extra eye Shields
Yes, the FOR are great, they fit to everything. Their only disadvantage is that binoculars comes and leaves, while the FOR last and moves from one to another, bringin all the "regret sale" memories :) Best Regards/ Kestrel -
Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 12x50HD
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Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 12x50HD
Never had non HD Meostar, as I am that type of guy who can complain on CA in EL SV 12x, thus will double complain for non HD Meopta 12x50. Meopta made good job by implementing two HD lens per barrel. So if splitting hairs by watching stripes of white/black pattern, the point when CA starts to... -
12 power recommendation wanted
I opted for 12x due little more detail, but unless image stabilized ones, 12x are more-less suitable for watching from static observation site where you can sit and use some kind of support to minimize shakes. When you are in this quiet observation post, birds forgot you are there or there is...- kestrel1
- Post #31
- Forum: Binoculars
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Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 12x50HD
I had both 12x50, the EL SV and B1+ and can very frankly tell you that Meopta is wel ahead in terms of CA correction and EL SV is well ahead in field correction. Generally Meostar is better for peoples without glasses who are sensitive on CA, otherwise EL SV is better for peoples who wear... -
Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 - oh my!
Hello, I had Conquest HD 8x32 and they were very nice company for biking tours. I appreciated their wide field, brightness, central sharpness and robust construction. Only minor thing was they had not been alpha level in term of CA suppression, but for bike trips in woods it does not bother me... -
Meopta 2x Convertor
Welcome to birdforum and especially this optic enthusiast section. I expect the doubler is already discontinued, but might be available from shops who has it on stocks. The review I read was the one from Binomania Meopta 10x42 HD - Binomania . I was as well thinking about this addon for my... -
Noblex 8-24x50 ED short summary
just FYI, Down is the photo for reference on optical performance (original / tuned up). For such a small, transportable and cheap scope it is quite satisfactory result. .- kestrel1
- Post #5
- Forum: Spotting Scopes & tripod/heads
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New MeoStar B1 Plus Binoculars
Hmm.. so enough time to adjust budget planning for saving little bit :) -
Meopta 15x56 HD - Reviews and Information
Hello Wal, there is eshop https://www.hermes.sk/meopta+217/meopta-dalekohlad-meostar-b1-15x56-hd/ in SK, showing quite low price for standard version. In case they really have it, might be worth to try. I bought 12x50+ from Meopta directly and I can confirm that Meopta has very precise... -
New for 2020 Meopta Meopro Air Binoculars
Very favorable pricing spotted on Meopta CZ eshop https://eshop.meopta.cz/meopro-air/ -
Anybody have any idea when Meopta is coming out with the new B2 binoculars?
All the rumors on other forums point to 2022, what reminds me joke about tribe chief weatherman and collecting of wood for winter :) Still wish to see them in 2021. -
Meopta 15x56 HD - Reviews and Information
Hello, the eye relief on12x50 HD+ is not well suitable for eyeglasses, as the FOV get restricted, here the EL SV perform better for 12x. Stability of view is very good as binocular has some weight and allow good grip. Still 12x is allways better suitable at walks around fields, lakes or on... -
BITFEOV for my new SLC 8x42
Great one, it remind me my first BITFEOV winged eyecups for Vanguard Sprit ED back in 2012. -
Meopta 15x56 HD - Reviews and Information
Agree, Meostar HD is one of benchmarks for CA suppression. I have 12x50 HD+ which is great for raptors and waterfowl. Really enjoying detail picking on long distances. Enjoy! -
Swarovski winged eyecups on EL
Yes, winged eyecups from Swarovski are good, I have them on SLC HD, and main benefit is not only in optical view, but as well they block wind and moisture, thus enhancing comfort of viewing. Their price is bargain for Swarovski stuff. FOR are not that good as these from Swarovski, as RB pointed... -
what will be brighter in dark hours - Swarovski EL 8.5x42 SV or Meopta B1 8x56?
Hello In 2013 I had EL SV 8,5x42 and 8x56 Nobilem. You get 8x56 brightness benefit if you do serious owl watching up to night or during moonlight. For standard dusk after sunset you can live comfortably with 8/8,5x42. Before few months from pure curiosity I compared my SLCs 8x42 with EDG 7x42... -
Customer care
Same experience with my 8x SLC HDs 2010, get them collimated and armored FoC. Swaro aftersales is top notch (y) -
SLC 8x42 vs EL SV 8.5x42
Hello I was having EL 8,5x42 SV (late 2009 production) for 2012-2015 and later switched to SLC 8x42 HD (2010 production) from 2016 up to now. The price difference between these two was about 250euro back 10 years, and it was well reflecting the Filed flattener,eye relief,little better close...