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    Nikon 8x32 SE warranty policy.

    I think it would be difficult to get the Nikon 8x32 SE repaired. I have that binocular myself and have had plans to get mine repaired too. I also own the Nikon EDG 8x42 (and one cheap Nikon Monarch binocular and two Nikon ED-scopes) wich is in need for service, but when I talked to Nikon about...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    No binocular is perfect, but hopefully people choose THE binocular they consider to suite them best.. 🙂
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    To me the most difficult situation for the Noctivid 8x42 is when it is cloudy, but still a bright soft light from the sun. In those cases birds get a lot of CA that makes it more difficult to ID birds. But also the Nikon EDG 8x42 show a lot of CA in that special weather/light condition. It...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    I can surely also see CA in the edges of the Noctivid 8x42 if it is a bright sky behind trees/a forest for example. But I can see that in my Nikon EDG 8x42 also..and in the Swarovski SLC 8x42 that I owned for some years ago too. The Noctivid has a little "stronger" CA than the EDG, but it is not...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    Yes, that is exactly what I ment. If Noctivid 8x42 would have prominent CA in the center all the time whereever you look it had been a "no no" for me. But it has not in most situations/lightings. Not to me at least. But such threads like this may make people believe that Noctivid 8x42 can not...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    I clearly see CA in the Nikon EDG 8x42 in certain situations where CA is prominent in the Leica Noctivid. CA in the EDG 8x42 is definately not a problem in most cases, and it is not in the Noctivid 8x42 either.. 🙂
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    But that statement can be said about every binocular on the market. Why does not Zeiss fix the yellow color cast I see when I use them? 🙂 Whites are dirty yellow. I do not like that in a binocular. And it is allways there so I think about everytime I lift a Zeiss SF to my eyes. Crazy! 😉 Thats...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    I totally agree. The Noctivid 8x42 does not handle CA perfectly, but I think it handles CA well in most birding situations. I am rather sensitive to CA, but CA is not an issue with the Leica Noctivid. The old Nikon HGL was hard to use because of disturbing CA everyware you looked, but that is...
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    Leica Noctivid 8x42 design flaws and review - owners please check

    I am surpriced of the glare/flare discussion in this thread, because is it something I am very impressed about with the Leica Noctivid (8x42) is how it handles flare when pointing the binocular close to the sun. Okey..I have not owned the Noctivid for so long time (just a couple of weeks or so)...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    With a bigger DOF it has to be easier to focus on a bird because you have bigger margins, I think. I have not compared my EDG 8x42 against my Noctivid 8x42 when it comes to DOF, but the feeling is that I have to refocus more often with the EDG to keep birds in focus that I need with the...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    What about the 3D and the DOF?! 🙂 The Leica Noctivid has a very good DOF wich makes focusing on a bird easy. Yesterday I focused on a raven flying close (beside) to me. I did not need to refocus on the raven for about 250 meter, until it disappeared behind some trees. The raven stayed sharp all...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    I do not like the color rendition in the Zeiss SF 8x42. To my eyes the colors are yellow. Whites are dirty yellow and is always present. CA in the Noctivid is only prominent i certain situations..and when it is it is also clearly visible in my Nikon EDG 8x42. I also thought that the Leica...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    I agree with what you saying..and that was my thought too when I compared the NV 8x42 and the NV 10x42. If one will compare sharpness between binoculars it is also best to do so when the binoculars are on tripods and not handholding (wich I did). But a less sharp binocular on a tripod can be...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    I have never owned a 10x42 and only tried a few, because I think 8x42 often is the best choice for me. But this time I actually concidered a 10x binocular because I already have the Nikon EDG 8x42 and some other binoculars with 8x mag. Therefore I tried the Noctivid 10x42 briefly, but found that...
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    I have just looked in the Noctivid 10x42 briefly when I bought my Noctivid 8x42. So the 8x is my preference.
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    Noctivid is not the same binocular than a Trinovid or an Ultravid. The Noctivid is on another level (and handles CA better). At least when I compared them side by side for some days ago.
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    You clearly did not read what I wrote. CA is only one thing among others when choosing/buying a binocular. I have used and tried many different binoculars (mostly alpha), so I know what I like and not like. I do not like CA, but I do not like bad colour rendition either that Zeiss has.
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    Why do Zeiss's alpha level binoculars like the FL and SF have some of the best CA control of any binoculars?

    I am as many else sensitive to CA, but my latest buy was a Leica Noctivid 8x42. Leica is known for show more CA than some other brands like Swarovski, Zeiss, Nikon and Kowa. But I have to say that in "normal" birding situations CA is not prominent at all in the Noctivid. Not more than in my...
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    Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 10x42 HD..use with glasses?!

    Yes, I think I got a good deal on the Leica Noctivid 8x42. Here in Sweden they usually cost about $3030, but I bought them for $2434 (new).
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    Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 10x42 HD..use with glasses?!

    Thank's..but I cancelled my order of the Meostar and bought a new par of Leica Noctivid 8x42 instead. They work excellent with glasses! 👍🙂
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    Zeiss Victory SF V2 - 8x or 10x?

    You missed a few things, I think. I like the Nikon EDG very much, but have some issues with the diopter snd the focus wheel. I have had my binocular for service twice, but Nikon has not solved the issues completely. I ordered the same binocular (EDG 8x42) because I hoped that that speciman would...
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    Now I am a Leica guy..

    I can not complain about the FOV. No one can I would say. It is not spectacular, but it is good. It has the same FOV as the Nikon EDG 8x42, but it feels wider. Handling? It did not feel great in my hands compared to the Nikon EDG at first, but after some hours of birding I can not complain about...
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    Now I am a Leica guy..

    I think I will just use the Nikon EDG as they are. They are usable even if it is a little bit irritating with the creeping diopter sometimes. The loose rubber armering just below the focus wheel I will try to fix my self (maybe with glue?!).
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    Now I am a Leica guy..

    Only one day as an owner of this nice Leica Noctivid 8x42. It definately feels better in my hands and the focus wheel has gone from not so good to very smooth operation as the Leica guys I talked to said a couple of days ago. I still have some issues with eye placement, but also that is easier...
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    I have just (yesterday) bought a Leica Noctivid 8x42 after many years with the Nikon EDG 8x42. I have had and has mostly Nikon stuff - three birding binoculars and two scopes. I like the color rendition Nikon has..and especially the EDG 8x42 is my favourite among binoculars. But sadly..yesterday...
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