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    16x and steady views. Sig Zulu6 16x42

    Yes, the two modes on the Sig Sauer HDX are nice. I think it works well. But you do have to use your finger to flip the switch off and on quickly, with a narrow field of view on what you’re looking at. I haven’t noticed CA through the middle of the glass, but that’s a thing I kind of forget...
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    16x and steady views. Sig Zulu6 16x42

    I have both the Kite APC 16x42 and recently got the Sig Sauer HDX 16x42. My wife and I were fighting over the Kite’s so got the Sig Sauer so we can keep the peace. The image stabilization is just a game changer. Like carrying around a spotting scope you can use with one hand. Just got back...
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    How to carry heavy binoculars in the field and on long hikes

    I have a bino harness but truth be told I don’t much like that, either. I just have opted to carry the maven monocular in my cargo shorts pocket for most of my hikes. And an iPhone for photos. I just don’t like lugging stuff around much. Although maybe it would be better for me to drop 20...
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    New APC 42 Stabilized

    I have had my Kite APC 16x42 for a few weeks now. My reason is that I wanted more magnification and didn’t want to lug around a tripod or spotting scope. Just as a starting point, I use these when out on a hike and also carry around a 8x32 Maven monocular in my pocket. As for the image lag...
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    Help me choose a monocular

    I have the Maven CM.1 8x32 monocular that I take with me everywhere. I really like it. We also have a Hawke endurance 8x25 which is more compact but not as bright or crisp as the Maven. Both are great companions on the walks and hikes, as they slide into the pocket rather than hanging around...
  6. K

    Minox X-Lite & X-Active Series

    Thx for the info. I really like my Minox 8x33 BL HD v.2. It would be interesting to compare the new models to these.
  7. K

    Maven CM.1 Monocular Thoughts

    Took this one out for the morning walk this morning and thought I’d make a few observations. First a negative. The focus ring is a bear. Maven should include a pair of vice grips to turn the focus ring. On the plus side, it stays in place! In addition, the depth of focus seems to allow me to...
  8. K

    Minox BL 8X33 HD versus BL 8x44 HD

    Wish I could help. Just own the 8x33 BL HD v2 and love them. Didn’t try the larger objective lens as I already own a Nikon monarch 7 10x42
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    Minox 8x33 BL HD - 2nd generation (ref. 62242)

    I recently bought a pair of the Minox 8x33 BL HD v.2 and really like them. I can see this as my everyday go-to binocular. Image is sharp, crisp, and bright. The colors are great. I haven’t noticed anything that bothers me about these. I mostly use them when the sun is up in the sky, and not...
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    Swarovski dG

    As an IT guy who has checked out the reviews and YouTube videos on this product, I think they’re heading in the right direction. I like the idea of less devices to carry around. If a future device could include 5G, the vendor could sell monthly cloud storage for holding images/video. In...
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    Nikon monarch 7 8x42 or 10x42?

    I own the Monarch 7 10x42 and like them a lot. I/m relatively new to optics, and it's easy to get overwhelmed with comparing specs and deciding on what you want. But these work really well for me in looking at relatively large things that don't move a lot: Geese and ducks on a pond, big birds...
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