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Nikon StabilEyes 14x40's serial number
Hi everyone Is there any one who knows a kind of information (even any approximately) which could help me to determine the manufacture year of a Nikon StabilEyes 14x40's? Serial number BA552115 thanks Pedro -
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Nikon ED III 60mm angled 30x WF eyepiece spotting scope
For sale is A Nikon 60mm ED III A (Angled) with a 30 WF eyepiece, everything is in very good (almost mint) condition. Asking £ 400 - for further details or pictures please send me a PM. -
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Leica Televid 20-60X zoom wanted
Hi folks looking for a Leica televid (APO 77) 20-60x zoom in excellent condition. If you know where I can source one, please... cheers Pedro -
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Zeiss FL 8x 42 and Swaro EL 8,5 x 42 Sv
Hi Brock I had the same problem with my ex-SLC 15x56's focuser - stiffer in one direction and quite smooth in another. Pedro -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi Bob Sorry my fault, I forgot to tip there " not as sharp " , I will fix it there! regards Pedro -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi Bob thank you! If you were able to see some tiny away structures using the EDG 32mm but not as sharp with the even large aperture of the 42mm SE this tell something here for sure. I don't think the SE's latest coating version improved it sharpness level but yes their light... -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi Ron I am with you - I believe that some makers should have kept their "alpha" Porros, was a pitty some very good as the 15x60 BGA/T* had found an end - they could have been improved with a sort of ED or Fluorite glass making them better than ever. Nikon could produce some Alpha... -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi I am also an amateur astronomer and I have owned several good PORROS as the Takahashi 22x60 Fujinon FMT-SX16x70, Fujinon FMT-SX10x70 Fujinon MT-SX 14x70 Fujinon FTMT-SX 10x50 Nikon IF WP 18x70 Nikon IF WP 10x70 Zeiss 15x60 (old Oberkochen with single coating) Docter 15x60 Celestron WA... -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi I know exactly what the 3D effect is but along the years I have found some so controversial discussions at some web fóruns about the 3D image on binoculars...I found some people who claim to have experienced a strong effect with the PORROS while another just in some ROOFS (can you... -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi One of the most important things for me in any binoculars is just their sharpness level - I tried both carefully (extensively) for a dozen of times at several different subjects (day & night, close & far) to find which would be the sharpest between them and also to be really sure about... -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi Brock and folks After asking to a friend of mine for a "binoculars borrow" he gently sent me his 10x42 SE Nikon for a little performance test against my EDG II 10x42mm. According some previous information I got here in BF (based on the SE's serial number) these 10x42 SE its the one those... -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi Jerry. I will do that (I will borrow his 10x42 SE) and post my impressions here after my tests. I believe according Brock comments that my friend's SE have the latest coating too since it serial number is 0501XX - Am I correct? Pedro -
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NIKON EDG x NIKON SE
Hi Brock Thank you for all these information! I own a Nikon EDG II 10x42 new which I pretty much like but let me explain why I am asking about the SEs - is just because I have a friend of mine who is selling a brand new 10x42 SE (serial number 0501XX) - he asked me if I am interested...