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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    For me, they work really well, but I would guess it depends on how they fit your eye sockets. At least you know you will never have to replace them!
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    Nope they don't fog up but I don't think they would work well for eyeglass wearers, though. What is weird about the vintage WA porros is they don't have rubber eye cups like an E2, nor are they adjustable. They are just a simple hard material, but they work fine. You just put your eyes up to...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    Wow! I got the Linet Imperial 7x35 13.5 degree WA. That has to be the best binocular I have ever bought for $250. I can't believe how immersive and real the view is. A 95 degree AFOV is way wider than anything around, including the NL and Nikon WX. I don't believe I have ever looked through a...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    I get them Friday. I will let you know what I think.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    I won the Linet for $257. Is that a good deal, or did I overpay? I get them Friday. Thanks, for the tip.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    Thanks! I put it in my watch list. It looks to be in excellent shape and that is a huge FOV.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    The history behind these is sure interesting. It is amazing how many different models they made in their 50-year run. I would like to find a pair of those Holidays 7x35 in cherry condition.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    The top of my case is in perfect condition, so I wonder if it is a newer case than the S/N indicates.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    I wonder if it could have been rebuilt by Swift and a new S/N used to indicate it. Sometimes Swarovski does that when they totally update a binocular.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    Not selling, any time soon. I like it too much. Best binocular I ever bought for $300. A lot better than the new MIC stuff. I am going to start looking for these older porros. They are one heck of a bargain if you find a nice one. The Swift Audubon 804 has 95% of the performance of an NL for...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    I bought it from a US seller on eBay. It says MIJ on it and appears authentic. Maybe it was at the end of the run for an 804 in 1998. https://www.ebay.com/itm/166191365390
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    2000.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    I might pick up a Swift HR5 if I see a good one. They are an excellent value for the money when you can get one for less than $300. The older binoculars are built so much better than the newer stuff and as you say the armor will not drop off like a Swarovski.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    Yes, I have everything except there was no purchase receipt which would have the date of sale on it, unfortunately. I changed my mind on carrying accessories. I decided they were a hassle to use, and I don't use the objective covers and rain guards any more unless I am out in the bush, and I...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    I am pretty sure it is the type 2B. I don't get the S/N though. It doesn't correspond with a 2B, which would have been made around 1980. What is weird is these are new. They have been sitting in a box for 40 years! They will still hold their own even with modern alpha glass in many ways...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    There is some fall off in the 804 but my god what a huge AFOV! It reminds me of an NL, except with the stereopsis of a good porro with a lot of objective separation. The combination really pulls you into the view. It is almost like you are surrounded by the FOV and you are standing in the middle...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    The HR5 is about 5 oz. lighter, but I would miss the huge FOV of the 804 at 445 feet versus the 430 feet of the HR5.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    No, it is definitely a 9. Here is a picture. The S/N is, 987130 and they are J-B56.
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    The Swift's are very immersive. They pull you into the FOV more than an NL because you almost have the same AFOV of 70 degrees, but you also have the great stereopsis of the porro. So it is like you are inside the FOV. The SE 8x32 is sharper to the edge, but the FOV pales in comparison to the...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    Some people have compared the HR5 to these and didn't find a lot of difference. The fully multi-coated HR5 might transmit a little better, but the aperture is so big on these it is not really significant. I know my Nikon SE 8x32 has higher transmission than the Swift, but the Swift pulls in...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    The S/N is 987130, and they are J-B56. They were produced in 1998 one year before production ended according to the S/N. I am amazed at the history of the Swift's and the various versions. I guess that is to be expected since they were produced for 40 years. Thanks, for the article. The standout...
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    Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804

    I picked up a like new Swift Audubon 8.5x44 Model 804 for $300 because I have always wanted to try one, hearing good things about them, but I wasn't expecting much to tell you the truth, but they are truly impressive especially for their price. They are like a cross between the Nikon E2 8x30 and...
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