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Recent content by gweller

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    Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket

    I've got the silver/orange version which I prefer as there is no black anodized metal to be chip and scratch.
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    Zeiss SF 10x42 dissection

    Had to do the same with mine, although I eventually sold it and now have a 10x40 SFL that I am very happy with
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    Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket

    I ended up getting the 10x40 SFL to replace it, which I found suited me better than the 10x32 SF! Never tried the NL 10x32 as I feel it is too heavy for a 32mm bin
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    Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket

    Yes, for me there was too much of an overlap to justify keeping both, and as the 8x25 was older and the 7x21 slightly better, I decided to sell it. I was having a bit of a rationalization of my collection, so the 8x25 was sold (along with my Zeiss 10x32 SF)
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    Curio 7x21 vs. CL 8x25 pocket

    Well actually I found I was using the 8x25 less and less, and eventually sold it. I now only have the Curio and don't miss the 8x25 at all. Like I said I feel the Curio is just that bit better but it could also come down to the fact that I like 7x binoculars. You really need to try both, and...
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    brief encounter with the curio 7x21

    Interesting, I've never seen really any CA with my pair. And as for DOF I think that comes with the territory with 7x bins. The 7x35 Retrovid has also a large DOF which, a bit contrary to you, I really like.
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    Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25

    If you are willing to accept something larger, then I would also look at the Swaro CL 8x30 and/or the Zeiss SFL 8x30. Both very light, and I can vouch for the CL being a nice binocular
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    Leica UV 8x20 versus Zeiss Victory 8x25

    Don't forget to try the Curio 7x21, I think you will be very surprised just how good it is!
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40 Eyecup Stray light issue!

    Yes, Tenex's photo is representative of how I look through binoculars. It does seem that you are holding them a bit strange to be honest!
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40 Eyecup Stray light issue!

    Have you tried a bin with very narrow eyecups? For example the Leica 7x35 "Retrovid"?? Otherwise I think eye shields are the only option you have unfortunately!
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40 Eyecup Stray light issue!

    I've haven't actually photographed myself doing so, but I think that I bury my eyes MUCH further into the eye caps - not just with the SFL but with all binoculars, so it is almost impossible to let stray light in. Have you got the IPD right? What is stopping you going further forward (so to...
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    Zeiss SFL 8x40 Eyecup Stray light issue!

    I just took a look at my SFL 8x40 and compared it to another binocular (Swaro CL 8x30) and it terms of reflection from that outer ring it looks no better or no worse. On mine that ring has a semi-matt finish and does not really reflect any light to the extent that you suggest - see photo below...
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    Baby S

    If it is correct that it does not have a diopter setting I suspect a lot of adults will have some problems using it, which is a shame. Maybe Swaro deliberately hamstrung it stop it interferring with sales of it's "adult'' binoculars?? ;););)
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    Baby S

    I suspect that the optics side of Swarovski is not their "core'' business, and that they make more profit selling jewelry etc. If this is so, then maybe it gives them the advantage in being able to bring out products that are different. If they flop then the company as a whole is not going...
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    Baby S

    It seems to that Swaro really have lost their way somehow. First we had the Visio which is nothing more than an expensive proof of concept/protoype that will either be a one off or be technologically obsolete in a year or two (with zero resale value in either case). Then we had the 75th...
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