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Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular
@mwhogue Thanks for that. I really feel the lower magnification fit the everyday-carry binocular really well. It makes things regarding size, weight, exit pupil and stable view easier (given the light weight and ultra compact size of pockets, I've found that a jiggly image is usually a common... -
Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular
@mwhogue I wasn't aware of that model. It's amazing how it makes the tiny UV8x20 look like a giant! I wonder about the eyecups on the Vixen Meglas, did you get a chance to meassure them? It looks as if Vixen had made an effort to keep them as big as possible considering the size of the binos... -
Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular
@Canip Thanks for the clarification. The paragraphs and questions regarding lack of consistency between specs and reality was more of a ranting thinking out loud than a demand for an answer from your side :D But everyone is welcome to throw in some thoughts (or first hand knowlege). -
Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular
@Canip This is really great, good job checking the accuracy of the given stats. As for the aperture... so I asume the lenses are indeed 18 mm, but only 16 mm are usable, right? That's a bit of a bummer, given the scarce amount of glass surface, I guess every mm counts. I wonder why and how... -
Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular
@Canip I'm really glad I could steer you in the direction of this little quirky bino that seems to skip out of the radar (and I'm happy as a hippo that I could add something to your vast knowledge, always a great way to show gratitude for the amazing work you've put together in the... -
Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular
@Canip Good find! Right now (28.11.23 15:00 h) I see the price is 79 € and there seems to on stock. -
Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular
@Canip You are welcome :) I bought it directly from Japan through an eBay seller. If I remember correctly, is this one: https://www.ebay.es/itm/164887677546 I've noticed that now he has increased the price from the 74,91 $ I paid some weeks ago to 88,84 $, but still an interesting price. Yes... -
Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular
I tend to like Vixen binoculars, they usually offer great value and pretty good optics. I guess it has to do with the decisions regarding the selection of products from different Asian producers, because it seems that they choose models also offered by other brands (like Opticron, Celestron...