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  1. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Today, I reached deep into my cupboard for my Leica 7x42BA. t I bought this binocular about twenty years ago, as a demo from Gr8fuldoug at Cameraland. The most important optical difference between the 7x42BA and the 7x42BN is that the latter focuses more closely. With a seven power...
  2. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello Andy, How are the ergonomics on that Edge? Stay safe, Arthur
  3. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Today I used a binocular for the first time in years: a Zen-Ray 7x36 ED2. Some years ago, there was a lot of excitement about Zen-Ray binoculars on Birdforum. I must write there was something approaching irrational exuberance as some forum members were far too enthusiastic about this...
  4. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Although it was overcast, I decided to use my Bausch & Lomb 7x35 Zephyr. Mine was made in 1959, which would be near the end of the run of American production of this model. The 7x35 Zephyr was probably the most popular of the product line. A rarer binocular is the 9x35 Zephyr, which...
  5. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Today, I used a Bauch & Lomb 8x30 Zephyr. The binoculqr looks like an older B&L 8x30, which I had previously posted. This one was produced in 1951, with coated optics and lighter material. Like the other B&L, it is not eyeglass friendly, but I can use it, at least in daylight, as my...
  6. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Today, I used my Zeiss 7x42 ClassiC. This binocular is the last iteration of a long line of binoculars, starting with the Hensoldt 7x42 "nachtglas," or night glass. The latter was a roof prism binocular but over the decades, the FOV was improved, lens coatings were applied and phase...
  7. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Today, I decided to use my Zeiss 8x40 Victory I binocular, which I bought about 21 years ago, and was my first modern high quality glass. It is almost the same size as my Zeiss 8x32 SF, but rather heavier. This binocular was much maligned when introduced. There were objections to its...
  8. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Yesterday, I took my Bausch & Lomb 7x35 Zephyr out for some bird watching. The 7x35 format was very popular in the USA but not particularly in Europe. Leitz/Leica did make some models but mostly for the Aerican market. This one is from 1959, when production was still in the USA. I...
  9. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Before the Zeiss Victory FL was introduced, the Leica 8x32BN was my favourite, replacing an 8x32SE, which I found unfriendly. Mine is about twenty years old and lacked a dilectric coating of the mirrored surfaces. I have been assured that the silver mirror surfaces are well protected...
  10. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Today, I retrieved another glass from the cupboard, a Leica 8x50BA, also purchased as new old stock. I took it bird watching today and I was quickly reminded of why I do not use it. It is so heavy that I have trouble holding it still and it is too burdensome for my morning walks. It...
  11. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, I am still trawling through my cupboard and found this binocular, purchased before 2003, as NOS: a Leica 7x42BA. The BN models were distinguished from the BA models by the closer minimal focus. This binocular is phase coated, unlike the Leitz models. It has a solid feel but it is...
  12. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Eighteen or twenty years, ago, I bought this Russian binocular, a Foton 7x35. It is a copy of a Zeiss Jena Notarem and its optics are straight out of the early 1970's. It does not have phase coating; its minimus focussing distance is about 4.5m; and the coatings are blue to purple...
  13. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Today, I made an effort to pick my Zeiss 7x42 Dialyt ClassiC. This binocular was the last of a long line of similar roof prism binocular going back decades to the 7x42 Hensoldt nachtglas. Hensoldt was bought by Zeiss almost 100 years ago, but continued manufacturing binoculars under...
  14. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, On Wednesday morning, I picked the wrong binocular. Before 7 o'clock, I seem to have trouble doing a lot of things. I guess that I thought that it was a different black binocular: Zen -Ray received a lot of hype on this Forum, years ago. I was not enchanted with this binocular and...
  15. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    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...
  16. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Today, I used my Zeiss 8x30 Dialyt ClassiC as I wanted to make sure it is in working order, as I may offer it for sale. Stay safe, Arthur
  17. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, I had an early appointment with a physician, necessitating a trip on the Metro. I decided that I did not care to carry my large and expensive Zeiss SF on the Metro, so I decided to take my 1941 Bausch & Lomb 8x30. I did see an American redstart, a Wilson's warbler, mourning doves...
  18. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, That is a charming binocular. A fellow bird watcher has been using Canon 10x42, which he enjoys but the weight is beginning to be troublesome. Stay safe, Arthur
  19. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello Phillip, Neither on the Zeiss web site nor on vendor web sites do yo see the thin lanyard on the right of my picture, post #10, what I would call the port side of the binocular. It tethers the objective cover to the binocular, which is unique. The cover is one piece and is held by...
  20. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello Phillip, You are welcome. Stay safe, Arthur
  21. Pinewood

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Hello, Like Majunolo, I used a Zeiss SF 8x32, which arrived only last week. Stay safe, Arthur
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