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    Which would you choose?

    I am trying to decide between the Nikon LXL's and the Leica Ultravids in a 10x42. Any opinions regarding the two would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Justin
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    Swarovski EL accessories for Nikon Premier LX

    Can anyone tell me if the Swarovski 8.5 x 42 El objective lens covers and plastic eyepiece rainguard will work on the Nikon 8 x 42 Premier LX? If not, any recommendations for an alternative to what Nikon supplies? Thanks. Justin
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    10x32 vs. 10x42 in low light

    How drastic of a difference in low light situations is there between a 10x32 and a 10x42 if both are of top quality? Justin
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    Nikon 8x42 LXL's

    I saw a bit, but not any more so than what I saw through the Swarovski El 8.5x42. Justin
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    Nikon 8x42 LXL's

    Hello all, I've had a chance to play around with the Nikon 8x42 LXL's for a while and have come away very impressed. I have a question though for those with more experience than myself. I have read the reviews of a few different birders who believe that these exhibit more chromatic abberation...
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    New Leupold Gold Rings

    Jaeger01 and ranburr, Sorry if my last post made it sound like I thought the Golden Rings were lemons. I was just trying to make the point that I strongly believe in Leupold, and, like Ford, this first attempt was just that, a first attempt. I am hoping that Leupold makes any and all changes...
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    New Leupold Gold Rings

    Bill, I appreciate your straight to the point opinions! All in all I am really disappointed that Leupold did not live up to my personal expectations. I've looked through many of their fifle scopes out in the field and have even compared them to different binoculars I've had with me (Swaro EL...
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    New Leupold Gold Rings

    elkcub, Sorry about the confusion. My comparisons were done with the SLC's. The purpose of my last paragraph was to state why I did not have a pair of the EL's on hand to try alongside the "top guns" of each represented manufacturer. Bill, Good points. I truly am a novice to the...
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    New Leupold Gold Rings

    I briefly tested a pair of the Leupold Golden Rings alongside some Leica Ultravids, Nikon LXL's, Swaro SLC's and a pair of Zeiss FL's. From my very novice point of view, the Leupolds (to my dismay) were a clear step down from the others, both optically and in there construction ( I thought the...
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    New Leupold Gold Rings

    JCJ, Thanks for the insight! I am further intrigued by these new Leupolds! I currently have a pair on there way to me and am going to try them side by side with a pair of 10's in each of the following: Swaro SLC, Leica Ultravid, Zeiss FL and Nikon LXL. I should have included the Nikons in...
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    New Leupold Gold Rings

    JCJ, I found your comments about the Golden Rings very interesting. I am a big Leupold fan and was curious to see how their venture into the top end binocular range would pan out for them. Could you offer anymore comments on this binocular, especially in comparison to the Zeiss, Leicas and...
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    Cornell Lab Binocular Review

    dwalton, I've tried the new Nikon HGL's and thought they were awesome. I tried them alongside the Zeiss FL's and Swarovski El's and in my opinion they held their own quite easily. Interestingly, I had my dad try them all out (he has no prior binocular experience) and he immediately latched...
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    Cornell Lab Binocular Review

    Thanks for the responses to my initial question on the Cornell Lab review. I do not have the Winter 2005 issue, but may try to get my hands on it. I am mostly curious about their opinion of the Leica Ultravids and the poor marks they gave the Nikon HGL's, which they so highly praised in 99'...
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    Cornell Lab Binocular Review

    Does anyone have the link to the latest Cornell Lab Binocular Review. Thanks. Justin
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    Alula 10x review

    I feel a bit foolish! Thanks for the link Blackstart. And thanks for the directions Robert. Justin
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