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Marko_
Monday 2nd April 2007, 10:02
Can anyone say if there is any significant difference in image quality between BL 8x32 BR and BD 8x32 BR ?
Are the differences only in the body, or also in the optics?

Thanks,

Marko
Marko_
Friday 6th April 2007, 12:12
Hmm ... no reply?

Does anyone know how good the optics of the BL line are ?
(Or the BL 8x32 BR specifically).

Marko
Macaoidh
Friday 6th April 2007, 15:43
Hmm ... no reply?

Does anyone know how good the optics of the BL line are ?
(Or the BL 8x32 BR specifically).

Marko

I'm almost positive that the BD has an aspheric lens, whereas the BL does not. Other than that (and the body difference), I don't know of other major differences. I've never had the pleasure of seeing either of those that you listed in person.

Best,
Christopher
Marko_
Friday 6th April 2007, 16:13
I'm almost positive that the BD has an aspheric lens, whereas the BL does not. Other than that (and the body difference), I don't know of other major differences. I've never had the pleasure of seeing either of those that you listed in person.

Best,
Christopher

Yes, it seems the BL doesn't have the aspheric lens. It would be interesting to know how much difference that makes.

Marko
Marko_
Saturday 7th April 2007, 07:39
Well, just to let you know, I ordered the BD 8x32 BR, after all!

If anyone is interested, I can tell more when I get it.

Marko
mooreorless
Saturday 7th April 2007, 17:13
Well, just to let you know, I ordered the BD 8x32 BR, after all!

If anyone is interested, I can tell more when I get it.

Marko

Hi Marko,I know you have ordered this already,but there is a review of the 8.5 and 10 Minox BR in the "Equiptment Review" section [there is a link on top of the page]on this site under Large Binoculars.I hope this helps.:-)
Regards,Steve
Marko_
Saturday 7th April 2007, 17:41
Hi Marko,I know you have ordered this already,but there is a review of the 8.5 and 10 Minox BR in the "Equiptment Review" section [there is a link on top of the page]on this site under Large Binoculars.I hope this helps.:-)
Regards,Steve

Thanks, Steve.

Judging from that review, I imagine the 8x32 should be fine!

Marko
mooreorless
Sunday 8th April 2007, 04:27
Hi Marko,I'm glad I could help.They didn't try the BLs I guess.Good luck with this.Doug of Cameraland a vender really likes these BD series,he has a post with the Minox forum. Regards,Steve