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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Thank you ☺️ I’m not sure if quickly will be quick enough! If I come across them I will treat my eyes for sure.
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Ok, the binoculars have been with me for two days or more now. Here’s some thoughts on them. These are more subjective, experience based observations rather than a technical review. I’ll take them in order of arrival and use. Zeiss Conquest 10x32 Build and ergonomics The binocular is pretty...
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Ah, I see! My experience with telescopes is the more I use them more I buy! Although, I also still buy them when I’m not using them. Seems like there is no cure in my case! Anyway, an update. The Conquest 8x42 and Nikon E2 should arrive by the end of this week so, I’ll try give a summary of my...
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Well, have no idea what TDS is but NANBS doesn’t sound so bad 😆 Curious what the cure is. Don’t say an SV EL please.
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Haha! I fear I am already on that road. At least binoculars should be easier to hide than telescopes.
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    I hope so too! Or the 8x40 Zeiss. As long as I like one of them. Good to hear you’re happy with yours 😊
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Nope. I don’t think there is any confusion. At least not from my perspective.
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Thanks all. This forum is my go to when I dip into the binocular world, a great resource. I think my idea of an all round bin is likely different than the average person here. Things like speed of focus, ruggedness, even being waterproof is not a major concern to me. I'm not going to be out...
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Sorry, missed this. Highly doubt an SE would pop up here. The Habicht is available but $$$. Still, even if view is not EL the comparison is now Vs the Conquest. Not sure I can resist giving it a shot.
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Yes, sound advice. I will have the opportunity to test both side by side and it will satisfy my curiosity with the EII and porro view in general. Yes, it was certainly a consideration although I couldn’t find it anywhere that would allow or was easy to return. Although now that you mention I...
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Ok, it appears I may be able to get my hands on a pair of Nikon EII 8x30's in my budget. I know maybe not ideal for my weather conditions but we will largely be fair weather users. Could these give another SV EL type wow factor. Seem to have quite the following...
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Thanks! Given the support the Conquests are getting I reckon I will end up with the 8x42 if they work ergonomically for me.
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Haha, yes there must be someone that daft! In my defence it did go to good use in other telescope equipment. You are right, it was the MeoPro HD I meant. I am resigned to more of a meh than wow factor now 👎
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    I read some threads on that. Germany or Japan would not bother me. My experience with Japanese optics is good and I’m particularly fond of Takahashi telescopes. I played about with the 10x32 a bit more and I have found a bit better placement but it’s not in a particularly comfortable position...
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    This is true! Rainiest ☔️ city in Europe I think. I have no doubt that the Conquest are one the benchmark in this price category, so hopefully I get on better with the 8x42. Still would like to see if I can get close for a few hundred less.
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    Thanks, for the reply. They were in stock in the shop I was in so I will test them in store when I go back. At the moment with the deal on the Conquest there is only ~$100 between them here so I’m not sure if the saving would be worth it. I do read goood things in general about Vortex.
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    Analysis Paralysis- Please help me choose!

    I now have total analysis paralysis from the shocking words that came out my wife’s mouth…. ‘We should get some binoculars’. In order of priority they will be used for • Looking at birds in garden and forest 10-50m away • Looking at deer in the forest anything from 50-200m away. • Eagles...
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    Any Kowa BD II XD 10x42 experience?

    I notice the 6.5x32 seems to have quite a following. In any case your experience seems to match with the general consensus on the Conquest. I’ve been looking at price history and it seems they come fairly often in deal so I think I might just wait until then. Or at least I’ll hold out as long as...
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    Any Kowa BD II XD 10x42 experience?

    Thanks Eitan, I think my gut was telling me that anyway. I’m not a ‘heavy’ user so to speak. Rather I appreciate good optics and would like something all round to compliment what I already have, which is mainly scopes. This forum is my go to for info when it comes to binoculars!
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    Any Kowa BD II XD 10x42 experience?

    I’ve been keeping my eye out for a deal on a good mid range binocular. I was all set to pull the trigger on a pair of Conquest HD 8x32 that are coming in just above my budget. Then I came across a deal on the new BD II 10x42’s. They’re well within my budget (~35% cheaper than the Conquests) and...
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    Pentax ZD 10x50 ED £460 at Amazon

    I was keeping an eye on it. It actually dropped a low as £415 at one point! I'm very tempted to keep it but my binocular spending has got out of hand recently! I suppose I should get my money back at the very least if I decided to sell it down the line.
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    Should I return used Snypex Knight ED 8x50?

    Well, to update this thread (and also lay some blame at the feet of this forum ;)) it seems I haven't quite yet finished in my search... and I've chewed a good way into my budget for a new astrophotography mount in the process! When I got home, the Opticron just weren't the same binocular that...
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    Pentax ZD 10x50 ED £460 at Amazon

    I tried to reply on the Pentax ZD 10x50 ED thread but it seems it's locked. This maybe doesn't deserve it's own thread but just a heads up to anyone that is interested... Amazon have these on offer for £460 just now (28.06.19), less than half the normal retail price. I picked up a pair last...
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    Should I return used Snypex Knight ED 8x50?

    Thanks B, looking forward to it! I haven't any hard measurements but I'm still in the 6-7mm range by age statistically, so hopefully I will be making use of it! Let me know if you are ever in Bergen again!
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    Should I return used Snypex Knight ED 8x50?

    Hi, Just to update you all, and thank you for your suggestions. I decided to take a trip into my local photography/ optics shop and speak to the owner who I know is pretty knowledgeable. I brought the Snypex with me and we tried out various bins. Managed to get my hands on the Zeiss Victory...
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