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Thursday 7th February 2008, 01:20
Well my search for bins is over.
Found a pair of Meopta 7x42 and they are very, very nice. Since last year I've been looking for a wide FOV, relaxed view, quality bin.
FOV – wide and sharp to the edges. Very comfortable view
Eye relief – 20mm maybe slightly more. I have glasses so this was important.
Diopter – center non-locking with indents. Yes... it's moved a few times. It's located out of the way of where your finger should fall on the focuser. When it moves... I move it back ;)
Focus speed – compared to new EL 8.5... tiny bit faster (not much)
7x - Not much different than the 8. The 6mm exit makes it easy to look around. I thought the 7's were wider than the 8x model... but not so. Oh well... maybe they are brighter!
Color – slight warm yellow. Very slight but I notice it. But... on overcast days it does boost brightness a little. In daylight can't see the warm cast.
Handling – these are very nice ergonomically. Deep thumb indents. Very comfortable. I was worried about the 30 oz. But, not a problem.
Size – shorter than you would think. Size is perfect.
Went birding with a buddy and compared his EL 8.5's. Too close to call.
To anyone looking for a Trinovid / Nikon LXL / EL / SLC / I would suggest taking a look at this brand. At half the cost of a new EL... it can't hurt!
Cheers
Found a pair of Meopta 7x42 and they are very, very nice. Since last year I've been looking for a wide FOV, relaxed view, quality bin.
FOV – wide and sharp to the edges. Very comfortable view
Eye relief – 20mm maybe slightly more. I have glasses so this was important.
Diopter – center non-locking with indents. Yes... it's moved a few times. It's located out of the way of where your finger should fall on the focuser. When it moves... I move it back ;)
Focus speed – compared to new EL 8.5... tiny bit faster (not much)
7x - Not much different than the 8. The 6mm exit makes it easy to look around. I thought the 7's were wider than the 8x model... but not so. Oh well... maybe they are brighter!
Color – slight warm yellow. Very slight but I notice it. But... on overcast days it does boost brightness a little. In daylight can't see the warm cast.
Handling – these are very nice ergonomically. Deep thumb indents. Very comfortable. I was worried about the 30 oz. But, not a problem.
Size – shorter than you would think. Size is perfect.
Went birding with a buddy and compared his EL 8.5's. Too close to call.
To anyone looking for a Trinovid / Nikon LXL / EL / SLC / I would suggest taking a look at this brand. At half the cost of a new EL... it can't hurt!
Cheers