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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    The colors were certainly intriguing! Given the comment from @MikeRottier about the correct eye position of the NLs and now yours about the Noctivid, I see a pattern there. The problem is that in store, you usually try these binoculars for just a few minutes and that's probably not nearly enough...
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    Thank you, Scott98! I only dismissed the 8x42 SF, because they were too big for me. If they had the form factor of the SFL 40s, they would've been my choice! I'll keep an eye out for the EDGs. I haven't seen them anywhere before, unfortunately.
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    Interesting. I haven't thought about it before, but I indeed tend to rest the binoculars just below the eyebrows. If I get the chance again, I'll try resting them a bit lower like you suggested.
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    Thanks! CA looks a bit different in Leicas than in other binoculars. It doesn't bleed into the image as much and as I mentioned, is more reddish in colour. If you're very sensitive to any kind of CA, then the current Leica models are maybe not for you.
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    Hey everyone, I’ve been using a Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 for a while and thoroughly enjoyed using it. With the M7 being a rather affordable choice, I kept wondering what else is out there and how much more viewing pleasure you’re buying as the price increases. It feels like I’ve been reading every...
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