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    Kowa's new 50 mm scope

    here one review on Kowa 55mm spotter http://blog.sandsarchery.com/kowa-tsn-550-55mm-fluorite-crystal-spotting-scope-review/
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    • Post #71
    • Forum: Kowa
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    Kowa's new 50 mm scope

    Borgs are well known for quality, the spotter using Borg objective may not be waterproof but I suspect optical quality will be poor.
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    • Post #67
    • Forum: Kowa
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    Kowa's new 50 mm scope

    I had KOWA 553 and MM4 in my cart, went ahead and purchased MM4 for the third of KOWA 553 price. What a bummer :)
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    • Post #60
    • Forum: Kowa
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    Kowa's new 50 mm scope

    I'm quite sure KOWA as a company is not oblivious to how markets work and pricing strategy. Are they just riding the hype factor of TSN 883/4 and assume consumers will bear the the cost for no obvious feature differences compared to less expensive 50mm spotting scopes. I am tempted to put an...
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    • Post #55
    • Forum: Kowa
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    Astro Adapter for TSN-883, and Eyepieces?

    You can buy KOWA astro adapter locally in US. http://www.opticsplanet.com/kowa-astronomical-eyepiece-adapter-ring.html
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    Kowa's new 50 mm scope

    It is disappointing that KOWA has cut corners by using plastic body and poor quality zoom lens, yet the priced in premium range. I own Takahashi refractors with Fluroite, some of their 4inch scopes FC series with back fluorite element can be purchased for less than $2k.
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    Harness for Canon 10x42 IS L

    Update on Binobro's Harness: I took the Canon 10x42 IS and Binobro harness on a week long trip. In Summary: Pros: - The Harness is minimalist lightweight and size Large fits Canon 10x42 IS snugly. - It takes a bit to get used to the strapping mechanism, but it really works well. I took on...
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    impressions on the Canon 10x42L IS

    my two cents (I'm not an expert) FWIW. I compared new canon 10x42 with Zeiss Conquest HD 10x42. I noticed that optical quality of both Zeiss and Canon are the same but Canon had the upper hand with 3D like view and IS. However the ergonomics of Canon is very bad, I don't mind the odd shaped...
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    Harness for Canon 10x42 IS L

    IMO utility sling won't work well when wearing a backpack with hip belts. I placed an order for Binobros carry pouch.
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    Harness for Canon 10x42 IS L

    thanks, I'm looking at buying this from oregonpackworks. I try to cut weight on my backpacking gear and can afford another extra pound for quality optics :) http://www.oregonpackworks.com/products/binobro-the-binocular-pack
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    Harness for Canon 10x42 IS L

    Seeking recommendations for over the chest Binocular harness to carry Canon 10x42 IS L on hiking and backpacking trips.
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    • Thread
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    • Forum: Canon
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    The last 3 digits of the serial number is in low hundreds, I think it means its probably a new version, since while not impossible it will be difficult to expect something manufactured 8 years ago is still sticking around in the stock. If my assumption is true, that is Canon made new Bino's...
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    my 10x42 arrived today, the serial number starts with 42 XXXXXX, based on the decoding logic mentioned on this thread, it means 1. Manufactured in May 2008 or 2. Manufactured in June 2016
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    impressions on the Canon 10x42L IS

    I use a Canon 12x36 IS II and couldn't stop myself from buying the 42 IS. I also have Zeiss Conquest HD 10x42 in terms of image quality the Canon 12x36 is close with little softness compared to Zeiss, but when IS is engaged, its right at onpar with Zeiss if not better. I have put 12x36 on sale...
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    Tripod for Kowa 88 scope

    I'm using Gitzo 1532 with Sirui VH-10 Head, has worked quite well so far.
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