If you're serious about an 8X32 EL, read this.
http://www.birddigiscoping.com/2007/06/binocular-talk.html
http://www.birddigiscoping.com/2007/06/binocular-talk.html
The trouble with the Nikon HG 8x32 though, is, as far as I can see, an awful design, with intrusive 'hand position enforcement moldings'. No, it's not the latest Home Office approved scheme to raise revenue, it's where manufacturers decide how we should hold our binoculars and force us to do so with a clever abuse of rubber armouring. Sadly I have no way of checking this out: I know of no dealer in N. Ireland which stocks the Nikon so I can only go by the pictures I have seen online or in brochures. If anyone can refute this, I would welcome their input.
Take a look at the picture below: I'm getting flashbacks of the Leica Ultravid 42BR 'thumb horns'. *shudder*
.....Having discounted the Leica Ultravid 8x32BR due to eye relief issues, and the unavailability of Leica Trinovid 8x32BNs, ......
The Trinovid would be equally problematical in this respect. Leica used the same basic optics design for both.
The trouble with the Nikon HG 8x32 though, is, as far as I can see, an awful design, with intrusive 'hand position enforcement moldings'. ...................... If anyone can refute this, I would welcome their input.
Take a look at the picture below: I'm getting flashbacks of the Leica Ultravid 42BR 'thumb horns'. *shudder*
Come on,
you're not serious about this statement, are you?
It's very strong, and it does not impartially reflect reality "in my eyes" (when they are behind an SLCneu).
Thomas
Actually, before today, I never gave their design a thought. But after fooling around with them for a while, I can see their merit. The web between one's thumb and index finger rests comfortably up against the "lugs" adding support and steadiness while at the same time minimizing the use of the fingers and thumbs to hold the binocular. It's very comfortable and as Jacquot pointed out makes it easier to use one handed if needed. It is certainly more comfortable to hold than my 7 x 42 Trinovid BN.
Bob
Would an FL-EL Swaro 8x32 be much of an improvement to the existing model in terms of sharpness, since doubts have been raised about the EL's sharpness?
Are the Swaro 8x32EL as sharp as the old Leica Trinovid 8x32BA?
Thomas .........
Really now. Does the SLC have the equivalent of ED/FL/ or EL glass, AND
does it have the equivalent of "aquaphobic" coatings?
If "no" to either of the above, it may still be a fine instrument, but not, alas (argh (pirate talk)), of the current generation of optical offerings.
Is SLC strong optically?, yes. Is it the last of, albeit a hallmark of a truly fine, generation? - I dare say "yup", as well. And also a member of the last optical and build generation by definition of the above? -- Also "yup". (Hey, no worries. I like high quality old things). But still -- last generation it is.
Sinking in Seattle,
Robert
What one person may find perfect another will hate.
Hello Robert!
Let me start by conceding that you have more practical experience with current and past optical offerings and spent more hours using them. It is appreciated.
I think we can settle the dispute if me meet tomorrow morning 5 am at the old oak tree at the crossing from which the most desolate, dusty lane to nowhere runs towards Dead Photographer's Creek. Let's see how fast you can draw your new HD!
As regards the SLCs:
... Anyway: I suspect there is some sort of ED glass in the SLCs. if it is FL or something else I could not care about. What counts is the result.
... Does it have aquaphobic coating? yes. All SLCneu models have EasyClean since last year#s summer.
... A relic from primeaval Earth,
Thomasosaurus ex