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Recent content by Patriot222

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    Ultravid 8x20 BR - help me find a low profile pouch!

    Just curious if any of you that are carrying these small pocket bins in sunglass microfibers, socks and "back pockets" every run into collimation issues. I ask because they seem to be impossibly easy to knock out of alignment. I'm one of those people who's fairly careful with my optics, yet...
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    Leica Trinovid 10x32 BN Focuser Question

    Definitely. At the minimum, the objective and occular coatings are slightly different colors between the BA's and BN's.
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    Nikon 10x25 Image Stabilized Binocular Review

    With regards to the battery type used, I think it's very appropriate to the design of the binocular. CR123 requires a significantly larger housing that the CR2 and AA (format) is really out of the question due to length. Compromises have to be made when attaining IS is this size. If a person...
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    Higher Companion Magnification To The 8X42 NL Pure - 12X42 NL Pure?

    I saw your update and that you were going with the 12x42's and I trust that you've made the best decision. The difference in magnification is so subjectively perceived and it really depends on what you're viewing and what level of detail your trying to achieve. Switching back and forth between...
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    Review: Steiner 8x22 Blue Horizon

    If there's a way of pointing me to that other context, I'd definitely be interested in looking into that. I've found no other opinions about these models outside of Amazon comments. It's funny but I kind of glossed over the AutoBright feature effects. I was so disappointed with the...
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    Review: Steiner 8x22 Blue Horizon

    Having been disappointed after a recent review of the Steiner 8X22 Safari Ultrasharp model, I wanted to give Steiner's newest model, the 8x22 Blue Horizon a fair chance. The current Amazon price is $194 for the 8x22 and $199 for the 10x26 model. The street price on the 8x22 Safari Ultrasharp...
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    How many Binoculars do you have?

    I'm "allowed" to have up to 25 and I currently have 22. I've just ditched a couple of Steiner 8x22's and have some some 8x25's inbound.
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    Any new LATEST & GREATEST on the way..?

    I own the 8x32SV FP and I would tend to agree with this. They ditched a timeless and accessory flexible metal lug for a proprietary design, that becomes useless if any of the four removable parts (two on each side) are lost or misplaced. If you want to use any aftermarket strap or harness, you...
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    And Now For Something Completely Different - Tasco J-B208

    They do have charm! Really nice work!
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    New Zeiss 8x32SF as your main binocular

    Definitely! The 8x32SV is my main/first to reach for binocular now, which isn't a Canon IS. Given the excellent reports of the 8x32SF, I would imagine it could replace the SV. I probably don't need to own two 8x32's this expensive but it would be nice to have them long enough to compare. I'm...
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    Review: Steiner 8x22 Safari "Ultrasharp"

    I think I figured out my feelings about the esthetics. Normally the pictures shown of this model are with the hinges open all of the way. When I set them to my IPD, the barrels are somewhat closed. I know that probably sounds a bit silly and shallow but to me, this binocular just looks a...
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    Review: Steiner 8x22 Safari "Ultrasharp"

    Yes, I had just replied to yarrellii, about the Peregrine XP and generally how pleased people are with them. I've never had the opportunity to try one. I just looked at pricing and it's about $1000. I'm with you though, if it was possible to get, SLC performance but at 2/3's the cost, I...
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    Review: Steiner 8x22 Safari "Ultrasharp"

    Yes, Steiner is very Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I've heard and read nothing but good things about the NightHunters and Peregrine XP's... and I've not had the chance to look at either of them. I have no local retailers to try them and would have to buy it to try it, which isn't my preferred...
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    tranquil views

    It was a bit difficult to understand what you're asking but it sounds like you're just trying to get ideas to follow up your NV purchase. Considering the quality of that optic, I don't think a 10x50 anything, is going to blow your mind. I've always believed that a 12X binocular is a nice...
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    The Kowa Genesis 33 the best kept secret in premium midsize binoculars.

    Just a friendly observation but it seems like the prices are significantly more competitive than "twice or more the price." Doug as well, mentions that the Kowa is much less, which to his credit is fairly subjective. Below is the current pricing at Cameraland.. Genesis 8.5x44 $1350 SLC 8x42...
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