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Allbinos review of the Nikon SE 12x50
just checked my files to see when i bought my 12X50 SE's.....10/2002 i paid $849 to Eagle Optics. that translates to $1430 in today's dollars. i don't use mine often as my hands are shaky. i have the adapter to use with Oberwerk tripod and that is the only way i can enjoy the superior [pun... -
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how to price a damaged binocular ?
the following is off original topic.........hope it doesn't appear i'm hijacking this thread. i ran over my Leica 10X25 Ultravids with a four wheeler [2007] and did extensive damage. sent in under warranty and they made them like new. had to send them in a second time two years... -
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Nikon 10x35 E11
thanks for posting the article re a visit to Nikon glass factory in Japan. makes it easier to understand why high end Nikon optics are expensive. my newly acquired 8X30 E11's and 10X35 E11's are by far my favorite binoculars in a small collection [no Alpha's]. the 10X35 E11 is the binoc... -
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Product Review: Oberwerk SE 8 x 32 ED.
hi Paul; not planning on selling the Audubons. i didn't want to risk having them stolen from my vehicle. alot of that going on anymore. thank you for your inquiry though. -
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Product Review: Oberwerk SE 8 x 32 ED.
thanks Neil for the wonderful review. i bought the Oberwerk 8X32 SE's due to your opinion of these binoculars. i won't try to add anything to a very comprehensive review. i will say these binocs appear to be built like the proverbial brick outhouse and they are backed by a company with a... -
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Product Review: The Extraordinary Svbony SV202 8 x 42 ED.
appreciate all replies, especially about being patient and awaiting the right deal. it's not like i'm in dire need of a pair of binoculars. am going to start gifting a few pair this year. i would like the 10x42's to carry in my vehicle, so if they get stolen i won't lose something... -
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Product Review: The Extraordinary Svbony SV202 8 x 42 ED.
which is best online store to buy SVBONY's? i live in northern Rockies USA. i bought 8x32's on Amazon, but they don't have the 8X42's or 10X42's. -
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rubber conditioner
received both the 303 Aerospace and the Meguiar's rubber conditioner. the Meguiar's has a chemical smell...the 303 doesn't. 303 advertises it's product as water based. the directions to apply are the same....wet the rubber down and wipe dry. have used both and no way of knowing which is... -
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opticron adventurer T WP binoculars - thoughts?
i bought a pair of 6.5X32 a month ago after reading Neil English's review. For $85 you cannot go wrong, as long as you are not expecting a Nikon 8X32 SE challenger. my 84 year old eyes have plenty of problems [not using a white cane, yet], so i'm much more forgiving than the average optics... -
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rubber conditioner
appreciate the feedback. several good ideas. i'll look on Amazon and buy a little of each. have 10 binocs with rubber eyecups. the eyecup on my Zeiss 8x30B monocular [50+ years old] disintigrated and that lead me to this inquiry. Fogdart, i've spent thousands of hours spraying with... -
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Product Review: Nikon E II 8 x 30.
i had a pair of Diplomat 10x25's that i carried in my pickup on the ranch [Montana] for years. had to send them to Nikon to clean the dust out twice. then in 2007 i wrote Cory Suddarth about cleaning them. he said they are nearly impossible to dustproof and not worth the cost. i had... -
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rubber conditioner
a search didn't give me a satisfactory answer regarding rubber conditioner for rubber eyecups on my SE's and E2's. would appreciate any input. thanks -
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Nikon 8X30 E2
the feedback is much appreciated. as usual there are a few differences of opinions regarding which gives best view. this forum is such a valuable resource for those of us who are short on binocular experience. thank you all for taking the time to share your experience. i'm going to "plump"... -
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Nikon 8X30 E2
my 10x35 E2's came from EBay-Japan. appreciate ALL feedback. -
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Nikon 8X30 E2
i have 2 Nikon 8X32 SE's i bought new when they were introduced. i'm lusting after a 8X30 E2, after buying a 10X35 E2. the 10X35 E2 is the only binocular i own that is sharper than my 10X32 LX's. I bought the LX's when Stephen Ingraham named thw 8X32 LX his reference standard. his... -
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Product Review: The Extraordinary Svbony SV202 8 x 42 ED.
not commenting on the 8X42, as i bought the 8X30. the price was $109 on EBay and i decided to take a chance, due to the glowing review by Neil of the 8X42.. they arrived today in time to do a little gawking around. i do not speak binocularese, so i'll just say these are worth buying... -
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SE Numbering & Production
very late reply, i have Nikon 8x32 SE number 505909. also 550189, which is in your specified range. also 12X50 SE 301045. -
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blur in middle of eyepiece
my eye Dr. several years ago told me i'm a year or two away from cataract surgery. a younger brother just had the surgery and has noticed much better vision. i appreciate all of your comments and suggestions. will report back after surgery. thank you all again -
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blur in middle of eyepiece
we had a blue bird day today so i spent time looking through my scopes, changing out eyepieces from time to time. turning the eyepiece a quarter turn, or rotating the scope 90 degrees did not change the blurry spot. with the zoom lens the view became better as i dialed down the magnification... -
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blur in middle of eyepiece
am going to have to wait til tomorrow to report, as i had some un-forseen events arise today. -
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blur in middle of eyepiece
Henry, will try your suggestions tomorrow. i will rule out scratches as i'm one who doesn't clean optics often. i ruined a good pair of binos many years ago by over cleaning. didn't mention that scopes [with eyepieces] were sent to Cory Suddarth to be cleaned [problem existed before being... -
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blur in middle of eyepiece
am a fairly new member and this will be one of my first posts. i have several eyepieces for Fieldscope ED 60 and 82....these are old scopes, the 60 was bought in the 1990's i think. the eyepieces are blured in the middle. top and bottom of eyepieces are fine. please tell me what the problem... -
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old new guy
i frequented this forum years ago, not as a member, just an information seeker. i live in the Big Horn Basin/Northern Rockies. semi retired. am more interested in optical equipment than birding, though i never pass up the opportunity to observe an unknown or colorful bird. i have zero wisdom...