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Recent content by Mike F
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UVHD+ appreciation ~ my, how I do
Click on 'Attach files' at the bottom left when writing a post. If you're doing it on a phone you can select a picture from the photo library, or on a computer navigate to wherever your photo is and then upload. There are certain restrictions on format I think, but JPEG works. -
UVHD+ appreciation ~ my, how I do
Just goes to show that whatever you have, someone has something better! ;) (y) And where are you if it's 16.00? Somewhere East and South of Finland I guess! ;) -
UVHD+ appreciation ~ my, how I do
You won't regret it if the ER is sufficient. For several years I tried to persuade myself that I really didn't need/want one. I already had the 10x42 NV so how could I justify the 12x50?, I told myself. I eventually gave in when I saw a very attractive price on eBay by a Leica dealer in Holland... -
UVHD+ appreciation ~ my, how I do
No, but close! It's a Japanese Seiko SKX009 Pepsi. Solid oyster bracelet. Had it for years! -
UVHD+ appreciation ~ my, how I do
FWIW I hold them like this. I find this a very steady grip. -
UVHD+ appreciation ~ my, how I do
For what it's worth, not many places have the 12x50. 12x simply isn't a popular choice because not many people can hand hold one. I'm blessed with very steady hands so it's not an issue for me. Also of course it's not the most useful magnification for the average birder. But I have to say that... -
UVHD+ appreciation ~ my, how I do
It wasn’t my intention to make anyone want to get one or say that they are preferable to an UVHD+, just answering a question! The NV is however a very fine binocular. -
UVHD+ appreciation ~ my, how I do
It has a flatter field (but not rolling ball flat) a much larger sweet spot, more neutral/natural colours (but still Leica), better resolution and contrast, a more immersive image, less CA, better focuser - the list is long, but the differences are not big, and having the 10x42 NV in no way... -
why do the 8x50 and 10x50 Ultravid have the same FOV?
So do I! I live in Larsmo (Luoto). Where are you? I love my 12x50 UVHD+ and use it in much the same way as you describe above. I also enjoy my 10x42 NV. I've often wondered how it would compare to the 10x50 UVHD+. I think both would have plus points. -
Finally clicked into place with UVHD Pluses (and still love SLC)
I think it’s probably a combination of a number of factors. This is the 12x50 which (you might recall) has a diopter which doesn’t seem to be correctly zeroed from the factory. My eyes are the same as each other, diopter wise, and I have the diopter set to ‘zero’ on all of my other Leica bins. I... -
Finally clicked into place with UVHD Pluses (and still love SLC)
Hello Tom, been away for a while, but so pleased to hear that you sorted out your problem with the 7x42. As you probably remember, I’m also a big fan! Returning to your original post, FWIW I personally feel that a 10x bin compliments a 7x very well. I really see no reason to even consider the... -
why do the 8x50 and 10x50 Ultravid have the same FOV?
FWIW I always get the impression of lower magnification with bins with a wider FOV, other things being equal. -
News from Leica?
You posted this whilst I was writing my post. Seems we broadly think the same! 😉 -
News from Leica?
I think Leica caters for low mag fans very well already with the 7x bins in its range. Better than most other manufacturers anyway. I also don’t see any other NV’s in the future either. Fantastic as it is (and mostly loved by those who have actually experienced it) it hasn’t generally been... -
Leica Trinovids - Old vs Recent
I'm probably in a minority, but I still get just as much enjoyment and use from my 10x25 BCA's despite now having a 7x42 UVHD+ 10x42 NV and 12x50 UVHD+. Their small size and EP doesn't in any way detract from their appeal, and I'm just as impressed with their performance (perhaps even more) as I...