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    Swarovski service, again

    One of the objective covers on my 8.5x42 EL Field pro was showing signs of wearing out I contacted Swarovski through their website a replacement plus two spares arrived within week FOC. Just great service.
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    Scope and camera tripod and head

    Hi I also use the Manfrotto 500AH which I find to be great. I have it mounted on a Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 carbon fibre tripod. I did this combination works really well with my Leica Televid 77 with a 20-60x eyepiece.
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    EL 8,5 or 10x42.

    I also use the close focus as well. I think it shows how small differences are in the optical performance when you are talking about the EL and NL. I know the NL has a wider field of view which seems to be the latest thing to persuade people to buy the latest offering from binocular...
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    EL 8,5 or 10x42.

    I bought a pair of 8.5 EL’s after looking at the 10x as well. I found the difference not to be that great for me. I went for the better low light performance of the 8.5x. Like all these decisions it’s comes down to personal preference and intended use. Either way they are both a great pair of...
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    Swarovski 8.5x42 purchase

    That’s a good deal you have there. I bought my 8.5 x 42 just before the launch of the NL. Not such a bargain price wise but was happy to pay what I did at the time, for a stunning top of the line binocular. I love and use the close focus. I hope your binoculars bring you as much viewing pleasure...
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    NL / EL Field Pro Eye cups

    Thank you Peter, I forgot to say it’s the EL 42mm I was thinking about. I don’t know if this makes any difference. Neil
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    NL / EL Field Pro Eye cups

    Hi All, I was wondering if the NL eye cups that have more adjustment stops are interchangeable with the EL Field Pro? Has any one tried it?
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    Swarovski NL 8x42 - First Impressions

    I wonder why Swarovski now include a brush and soap for cleaning the exterior of the new NL, will this be needed on any of the other of their binoculars? Has any thing been mentioned by the reps regarding the brush and soap?
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    Swarovski - odd business policy - near point

    It will be interesting interesting to see some unbiased comparisons to between the EL and close focus EL Field Pro when the NL become available.
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    Swarovski - odd business policy - near point

    Patudo I am glad I got my EL’s when I did even if they did cost a it more.
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    New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?

    I noticed the NL are stores in their add on their side to make them easier to get out “Functional side bag”.
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    Swarovski - odd business policy - near point

    I seem remember reading some where in Swarovski’s EL field pro advertising, the EL being marketed as the “universal distance viewer “which it was before the changes. Ok the changes have happened I feel it’s a shame that they have.However, I do understand the financial and marketing reason why...
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    Swarovski - odd business policy - near point

    Spot on Lee I to started with bird watching being my main area of interest but if nature observation totally immersive and my equipment is chosen because this can take place both near and far from where you might be standing. I use my binoculars for things as diverse as bird surveys ...
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    Swarovski - odd business policy - near point

    I am one of the people that make use of the close focusing capability of my pre NL, EL Field Pro. I find it useful within my work as an Ecologist when doing surveys. Going down the route of carrying more than one pair of binoculars is not a practical option. I appreciate that that not everyone...
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    Swarovski - odd business policy - near point

    Has the EL (legend) now become an open bridge version of the SLC in spec?
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