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    Swarovski CL Habicht limited edition.

    Has anybody seen or or had the pleasure of using them? That’s quite a premium see if you got an email almost $1000 premium.
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    Nikon SE and Zeiss SF 8x32 comparison.

    Nikon SE and Zeiss SF 8x32 comparison. This is just one persons subjective opinions. The Nikon SE was the last run (550XXX) with the latest coatings. Conditions: Beautiful bright sunny day, about 60°F , Sun just overhead at noon overlooking a small body of water fed by the end of one of the...
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    Nikon EDG and MHG 8x42 comparison.

    I had both of these with me today, along with a Nikon 8x32 SE. I figured I’d give a short subjective observation of the differences of the two beautiful roofs. The EDG is heavier and feels heavier, it is completely encased in this thick heavy rubber. The rubber armor on the EDG has a military...
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    Today in Long Island NY with Swaro EL42.

    Got as close as I could with iPhone through Swarovski 8.5x42 EL.
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    How much variation is there in the production line.

    Something that I’ve noticed after trying multiple copies of mostly Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica and Nikon. I could throw in Vortex but I think in the lower price points it’s to be more expected. Maybe a few more seasoned people here who have been in the bushiness (Bill C) or have tested dozens of...
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    Leica 7x42 Ultravid checks all the boxes (best binoculars)

    Of all the binoculars I own and have tried over the years, like others who have said there are no perfect binoculars, I feel the 7x42 Ultravid plus checks all the boxes for the perfect binoculars. First we have the build quality, they are one of the most compact 42mm binoculars available...
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    What do beginners notice most when looking through binoculars.

    I’ve had the great pleasure of observing, trying out and testing dozens of binoculars , with people of all levels of experience over the last few years. From beginners who’ve barely ever looked through a real binocular , all the way to some very optically savvy people. As someone in another...
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    Why is buying and collecting binoculars so addictive.

    What is it with binoculars that make so many people want to buy sell and collect more than other optics? I don’t see the same verve for collecting spotting scopes, camera lenses, telescopes and even astronomy eyepieces ,which for many is also very popular and addictive. I myself and others I...
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    Sard 6x42 compared to Bushnell 7x35 FPO Rangemaster.

    Has anybody ever compared these two binoculars side by side. Would like to know the image differences in edge performance , color hue, resolution, what are the things to look out for when buying one of the Sards. Not to interested in DOF as we all know both are amazing. Also would like to hear...
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    Optics misused Terminology.

    I’ve noticed over and over how many of us either misused or overlap our optical description terminology. I know I’ve been guilty as charged. Some things like resolution and light transmission can be measured and are not subjective. Other things are completely subjective like sharp and clear, and...
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    What is this anybody

    Have this 7x42 Leica, there are some whitish marks or something on the inside around the lens cell right tube. Leica is saying no fungus or mold. This was sent in for service last year for a small speck on the inside of that lens and was sent back with no issues. This was not here when I...
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    What’s your favorite low power bino 7x and below.

    Good idea for a discussion from Herman. My tastes changed in this area fairly recently with some vintage wide fields. My favorites right now are the Bushnell FPO (Fuji photo) Rangemasters in 7x35 Swift Holiday MKII 7x35 Leica classics (retros) in 7x35 Leica 7x42 UVHD. Nothing lower than 7x...
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    NEAF 2023

    Anybody go to this great astromy and equipment forum, NEAF Northeast Astronomy Forum in Rockland county New York? Coming this April 15-16. I use to go every year but haven’t visited there for many years. Met a lot great people there and spent a lot of money on some nice optics and accessories...
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    Oberwerk 8x32SE Quick look.

    Oberwerk 8x32SE We will be taking these out over the weekend and comparing them to Nikon 8x32SE, 8x30E2, E (C version), 8x30 Habicht and a few mid to high-end roofs. First impressions , they are kind of big/bulky for a 32. I think the extended objective barrels are partly to blame for this ...
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    Equipment observations , what do others see.

    We talk a lot about what equipment people are carrying and what the commonality is , if any. Many members talk about what birders are using in the field. Over the last few months I’ve taken notice of what the casual man and woman are carrying. I spend about an hour or so a day , three to four...
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    Swarovski prices going up 7%?

    Anybody else here about Swarovski‘s price increases after the new year? I’m being told by a reliable source. Buy now in stock Swaros or pay later. Happy holidays.
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    Anybody on the east coast of US

    Can anybody on the East Coast of the US take some photographs of the full moon tonight? It appears the moon has a moon. It’s a star but it would be a great picture.
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    Swift prism badge

    Does anybody know what this raised emblem on the right side prism plate signify on a Swift Audubon 804r? I never seen this before on any Swifts. Thank you Paul
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    Sweet spot in binocular line ups

    Is there a sweet spot in each manufactures line up , that in some optical way out performs others in the same line up? As an example, let’s take the Zeiss SF line, 8X and 10X 32’s and 42’s. Is there one out of that four that seem to hit or check all the boxes, or is it all in the brain of the...
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    Swift 8.5 differences

    Does anybody have any information concerning the different models and generations of the swift audubon ? There seems to be multiple examples some of them saying Widefield in the same area than others that say MarkII. Then some have a R designation and another I believe HR5, or something like...
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    Spherical aberration why?

    Was using a three year old Swarovski 8x30 Habicht. The owner has taken very good care of these based on its appearance. They seem to be in good collimation and snap into focus well. The issue today was that the fall off was much more prevalent on the bottom of the field. I checked both barrels...
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    Swan cygnets don’t make it every year.

    I visit a local salt water fed pond known as Simmonds Pond in Merrick NY. There seems to be multiple families of geese but only one pair of swans. Im told by locals that this one pair of swans have 7-8 baby’s every year (at least the last three years). I was also told that each year all the...
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    Nikon EDG, flawless?

    The more I use these binoculars the better they get. Are these forgotten or overlooked premium gems? I guess people have moved on to the latest & greatest. I can only speak about the 8x42EDG here, which I’ve been using for the last few months. I’m not gonna get into the build quality too much...
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    Resolution sharpness and contrast.

    The use of these terms has come up so many times that I feel they are being misapplied or possibly misinterpreted by us users. When doing a review of an optic here is how I’ve been using the terms. Resolution, to me means and how Ive been applying it to optics, is how much detail I can see on...
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    Premium (Alpha) vs Image stabilized

    Compared with Canon 10x42L IS I’ll put this right up front so nobody has to read the rest if they don’t want to. Nice glass, better than any of the other IS Canon’s I’ve tried previous. This is sharp glass. Optics are upper mid-grade or just below premium (alpha). I put them in the MHG, Zeiss...
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