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    Andreas, Bashing? Just because I also post in CloudyNights? No one wants to turn this into a pissing contest between birders and astronomers and about who owns more expensive optical equipment. Some of us enjoy both hobbies. Going back to binoculars, we have an interesting case scenario here...
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    The optical weaknesses that I have been able to collect from reviewers on the SRBC: Not as bright in very low light conditions compared to the alphas Not among the best-in-class in eye relief
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    The build and finishing quality of the Sky Rover Banner Clouds (SRBC) seem to match their price tag - they are pretty much what one would expect from a bino in the $500-$1,000 price range. These SRBC were obviously not made or designed to displace the exquisitely crafted "heirloom" binoculars...
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    FYI… Some very interesting reviews of this 8x42 Banner Cloud have been published over the last 24 hours: Binomania’s review Neil English’s review (ongoing)
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    If it helps anyone on the fence because of the warranty period, this message from Sky Rover was posted on CloudyNights a few weeks ago: Thanks for your feedback. After discussing with team again, for the Banner Cloud APO series binoculars, we can provide a 3-year limited warranty instead of...
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    Neil English received his B.C. 8x42 yesterday. His very first impression HERE. Very much looking forward to his full review.
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    Holger Merlitz’s review of one of the close siblings: the 12x50 Banner Cloud.
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    My question was for the “average” eyeglass wearer. I feel that Swedpat answered the question well and to the best of his knowledge. It is obvious that there will be individuals who will fall outside of that “average”.
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    In your opinion, what would you consider to be a good “usable ER” for the average eyeglass wearer?
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    Looking at the Kite Cervus HD 8x56 (your fave), the ER = 20mm and usable ER = 14.5mm. So the glass must be really deep in the eyecup. “So why would I buy a new bino with 9.1° FoV when possibly a portion of that is lost?” Yes, not ideal. But even if a portion of the FOV is lost (say you get to...
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    Is ER vs. usable (effective) ER the source of the confusion here? Please note that total ER (as measured on that thread) on the Sky Rover Banner Cloud is 18mm, exactly the same as the Fuji HC 8x42 you’ve got on your list. Now, the “usable/effective” ER on the Fuji HC is 14.5mm vs. 13.5mm on...
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