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    Zen-Ray Binoculars Giveaways. Ultimate Prize: two pairs of PRIME HD binoculars

    Cloudy and overcast in Northern UK No surprises then !!
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    Zen-Ray Binoculars Giveaways. Ultimate Prize: two pairs of PRIME HD binoculars

    Primed For Success Well Its a sunny day so time to post again RichT
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    Zen-Ray Binoculars Giveaways. Ultimate Prize: two pairs of PRIME HD binoculars

    Another Dollar !!
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    Zen-Ray Binoculars Giveaways. Ultimate Prize: two pairs of PRIME HD binoculars

    Just when i thought i'd lost the calling for any more bins !! RichT
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    Zen-Ray Binoculars Giveaways. Ultimate Prize: two pairs of PRIME HD binoculars

    Hi Charles Just did an alphabet letter check on my bin makes and although i do have Zeiss which sit at the end alphabet wise if i win a pair of the Zen Ray then they will become the last pair so here's hoping !! Regards RichT
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    Hawke Pro Stalk ED

    Hi Clive Interesting that the fov figure for the 8 x is less than i originally saw quoted Perhaps the 10 x is also less than quoted I can see they have impressed you Regards RichT
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    Brunton Echo porro vs Minolta Activa porro

    Hi Bob/Mark Well Bob yes the Loava body looks very similar and could well be another variant on a theme But i echo (no pun intended !) Mark's comments on the better build quality associated with these Brunton's I too can find no grease issues with the eyecup arrangement or any unexpected bridge...
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    Brunton Echo porro vs Minolta Activa porro

    Now tried the Minolta/Bruntons Hi Mark Well i finally picked up the Brunton Echo Porro's mentioned below and i can mainly agree with all your comments when you tried them They are very sharp in centre with a decent fov Edges do fall off but no worse than many other chinese lower price porro's...
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    ULTRALITE 8x32

    Hi Mayoayo Nice find i've looked around for one of these from time to time and they are pretty rare I bought a mint 10 x 42 version for a song about a year ago and the coatings are of similar hues The 10 x is a 6.5 degree fov and very nice indeed imho an underrated binocular that is...
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    Brunton Echo porro vs Minolta Activa porro

    Hi Mark Well the whole range sound good value and i look forward to trying the 10 x 50 Brunton's i bought but will have to be later in the year now as you know Swift may be on to a winner also it seems Regards RichT
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    Brunton Echo porro vs Minolta Activa porro

    Hi Mark Well done on having another try i have yet to try my Brunton 10 x 50's as you know but by the sound of things the whole range are good value and perhaps Swift have produced a winner Will let you know once i try the 10 x 50's Regards RichT
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    What's next for Zen-Ray: your input.

    Hi Charles Well you could always try a 8.5 x 44 Swift Audubon like the 820 ED model but build the bridge stronger and increase eye relief plus better eye cups and general ergonomics Regards RichT
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    Brunton Echo porro vs Minolta Activa porro

    Hi Mark Well they sound pretty good for 10 x bins I always think somehow its harder to achieve nicer optics in the higher mags As for eye relief well 14mm should be ok for me as a non eyeglass wearer Must admit its intriguing as to how Brunton got into the mix with these Perhaps its just a...
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    Brunton Echo porro vs Minolta Activa porro

    Hi Seems like a nice find and yes these look like a combo between Minolta Activa or Hilkinson and/or Loava I am due for another jaunt to friends in Florida early New Year so contacted Budsnguns A helpful chap called Rob has listed a few pairs on the big auction site of the 10 x 50 at $46.99 +...
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    Helios Aquila binoculars

    Hi Martin Well a very well known UK binocular enthusiasts speaks highly of one of the models in this range and suggests they are the best Chinese model he has seen to date I guess the acid test as always is in personal viewing They sound not unlike the well regarded but now discontinued...
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