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  1. Mikbul

    New Nikon 8X42 HG

    One thing I'd like to hear from HG owners is how is the leatherette? covering holding up?
  2. Mikbul

    New Nikon 8X42 HG

    The shady side of a 100' pine tree is pretty dark. I don't look at crows with my bins. Yesterday, chipping sparrows, American Goldfinch, bluebirds, cedar waxwing, red tail hawk, and by accident three vultures circling, NO CA! We could go on and on but what's the point?
  3. Mikbul

    New Nikon 8X42 HG

    Look, when the sun goes behind the tall pines in my front yard I look at the top of the pines and see no CA at the trees edges, if they pass that test for me I won't need to spend another $500-1000. The sun behind tall trees, no better real world test than that. I never nerd out and look at...
  4. Mikbul

    New Nikon 8X42 HG

    EDG has a smaller FOV and more money. I am not seeing any CA and you have to strain your eyes to look at the edge, smarter to move the bin a little. I like the wider FOV. https://www.birdforum.net/threads/1000-binoculars-poll.410002/unread
  5. Mikbul

    New Nikon 8X42 HG

    What a fine binocular! The first I have looked through that more than matches the 8.4X42 Audubon. Wider field, a little brighter and sharper with less weight (22 oz). These are a keeper!
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