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Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Thank you Martin for posting this sad news. Now we must wait to see what the future holds for the Meopta companies and especially Meopta-Optika. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
The E39 Touring was always my favourite! And for sure after seeing nothing but porro prism binos for years the Trinovids and Dialyts looked like binos from outer space in the same racy and streamlined way that Fender's Stratocaster looked like it was from a different world compared with Gibson's... -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
I just checked B1 8x32 and 7x42 and although there are no engravings indicating the available dioptres the wheel turns a very long distance indeed. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
H Meopta commented that the B1 family was introduced as long ago as 2005 and that a wider adjustment range is being considered for possible future models. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
You mean the TS82 spotter? The eyepieces have the same magnification range as the S2 and it looks similar. In other industries I have experienced, if a company licensed the use of one of its own designs by another company it was usually a 3-4-5 year old version of it with reduced performance... -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Good question Herman, and perhaps the answer is that the range provided is adequate for most people. But I will try to get an answer. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Hi Seb I don't need thumb indents either. But the MeoStar's are so comfortable for me and instead of grumbling about the indents getting in the way of my grip (eg Swarovski EL) I hardly notice they are there or just smile at how nice they feel. I had several Dialyts and a Leica Trinovid in the... -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Good to know Marc. I must try a MeoPro someday soon. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Yes this is possible. I remember having a Volvo V40 estate car that was based on a Mitsubishi platform, with an engine based on one from Renault and this 'Swedish' car was made in the Netherlands! So I understand what you mean and perhaps some members might be able to cast some light on this. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
I don't know and it is normal for customers using contract manufacturers to insist on confidentiality. The Leica and Zeiss scopes are known about because they are old models and this information 'leaked' in various ways over the years. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
They certainly used to do this some time ago. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
A good point Arthur. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Jerry I usually hate thumb indents because in the past they have never fitted my thumbs. The indents on the back of the MeoStar B1s are an exception and feel super-comfortable. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
It sounds like a very interesting visit Gijs and from what Milos said they have some very impressive machinery in their factory. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
I have some sympathy with your comments Sebzwo but I can also understand the bino manufacturers' desire for their binos to at least look a little different from everyone elses. Certainly I agree with your comments about cars and prefer the functional looks of our Skoda Fabia Kombi to many other... -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
You could be right Bob. When I first saw photos of the B1s I was put off by the 'green pox' but then I saw the binos in real life and liked the compact shape so much that the spots faded into insignificance. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Sebzwo Thank you for your kind words, I am glad you enjoyed the interview. I am not sure what you mean by 'cucumber-style'. Maybe if you can name a bino that does not have this style your meaning would become clear. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Great news. When you have had time to use them why not open up a new thread and tell us about them? You have lots of wonderful places near Durham (where my uncle lives). Weardale - Alston area is beautiful (always a chance of interesting birds on Derwent Reservoir) and the coasts of Yorkshire... -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Thanks Peatmoss and Thanks Jerry. Oddly enough when I first saw pictures of the Meopta MeoStar I was put off by the swirl of rubber 'dots' near the eyepieces and didn't like their appearance at all. In real life it was totally different. They are such a handy size and shape (maybe a bit like... -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
JG Thanks pal. You ask a good question and you can bet its a question I bugged Milos with more than once. For the moment he is not prepared to offer a comment but he was smiling. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Hi Adhoc and thank you for your kind words. Yes, that source of info has been mentioned on the forum. As you know we do not discuss hunting as such on Birdforum although we welcome optics enthusiasts from all backgrounds. If you want to discuss this and related topics the place to do it is on... -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Canip, thank you and I totally agree. Chuck, you could be right (you usually are) but the MeoStar 8x32 is so good I do wonder whether HD glass (as Meopta calls it) would be worth the cost. I am hopeful of reviewing a MeoStar 8x42 soon so I will get the chance to see how it performs. I tested... -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Thanks PHA and John Your kind words are much appreciated. John the rubber armour contributes to the weight and I have wondered if an inner layer of rubber foam ie rubber with cavities. with a tough outer layer might be a possible weight saver and shock absorber. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
Thank you Gijs. When discussing possible new products Milos certainly had a 'twinkle in his eye' but at this stage was unable to comment. Lee -
Fascinating Interview with Meopta Product Manager
David One day we need to get you wired up with a USB port and connect you to a memory stick and download all your knowledge and then create a portal to it on Birdforum. Thanks for this little gem. Lee