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Recent content by mulligatawny owl

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    SFL vs. Aurora...

    Strange how eyes differ, I find the Auroras a good step up from the MHG or Conquest. Superbly sharp and bright with a very contrasty 'pop' to the view.
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    Agree, they definitely should have been listed as ex demo and the issue described. I've had bad luck with a few dealers sending me totally out of collimation bins, scratched lenses etc.
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    To be fair, I don't think they have stock in, they'd have to order another in. Probably they were just clearing old stock for some reason and I got unlucky with a well used demo pair. 🤷‍♂️
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    I asked if they had a replacement they could send and he said no.
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    That's a relief! Glad a took the hit with the dodgy 8x30 so you didn't have to, I didn't really need them anyway, it just seemed such an incredible deal I couldn't resist. Had another quick test before I send them back on Monday and wow they are bright for an 8x30! Spoke to chap on the phone...
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    Not so much luck with my 8x30 pair I'm afraid. A very well handled demo pair by the looks of things with a big ding exposing bare metal on the strap attachment. They have obviously been dropped or bashed at some point. A quick test out the window while it's still light and they seem ok...
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    UK binocular deals, special offers and bargains

    Thanks for this! Ordered some 8x30 for £702 with FBSAVE10 discount code.
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    Opticron 8x24 Traveller BGA vs Leica Trinovid 8x20 BCA

    The Curio is a stunner for sure, the only thing I didn't like about them was that they don't hang straight and tend to bounce about on the strap and dig in your chest whereas the Zeiss pockets hang flat. I went to my local optics dealers today with the hope of trying out some Ultravid 8x20...
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    Opticron 8x24 Traveller BGA vs Leica Trinovid 8x20 BCA

    Thanks Mike and GreenRooky for your advice. Tough decision. Happy boxing day too! And of course best of luck on whatever decision you make Celes. Let us know how it goes.
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    Opticron 8x24 Traveller BGA vs Leica Trinovid 8x20 BCA

    I'm also considering the UV 8x20 once I've returned the Opticron 8x24 as I'm now in the market for another compact. I've owned both the Zeiss pocket 8x25 and the Curio ( both foolishly sold)so am tempted by something different rather than either of those again. I consider them both equal but...
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    Opticron 8x24 Traveller BGA vs Leica Trinovid 8x20 BCA

    I just had another play with the Opticron 8x24, as one does on Christmas morning, and actually they are pretty nice really, very good sharpness.I doubt you'll find a better compact for the price, not if you want this small anyway. Such a shame they are no good with my glasses or I'd probably...
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    Opticron 8x24 Traveller BGA vs Leica Trinovid 8x20 BCA

    I tried out the Opticron 8x24 yesterday. Their eye relief was no good for me, even though 15mm is usually enough for my glasses. Oddly there wasn't enough focus overtravel to use without my glasses either. Not sure if there was something wrong with this sample or that's just how they are. I've...
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    Are the Trinovid Classic worthy?

    Just had a sudden delirious urge to post about how good the Retrovid 7x35 actually is. I've commented in a couple of threads recently about my doubts regarding their place in the alpha scheme of things. Well I take it all back, I'm officially in awe.
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    Maven 7x28 review

    I've compared my Hawke 7x32 to my Leica Retrovid 7x35 many times and sometimes I actually prefer the view of the Hawkes, that's how freaky and hyper- effective they are! What motivates me to get more similarly configured binoculars? Hmmm, well, being an incurable binoholic probably has...
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    Maven 7x28 review

    I'd like to give these another chance as most people seem to rate them and the format is really appealing, but the copy I had was very poor optically even though I specifically emailed Maven to make sure the demo sample they were sending me was a good one. (No complaints about Maven's customer...
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