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    Leica Sport Optics USA/Canada Warranty

    Yes, It is obviously a typo!
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    Leica Sport Optics USA/Canada Warranty

    I always assumed that Leica warranty was not transferable. While trying to locate Leica support contact info for servicing my 7 year old UV HD, I came across the new(ish) USA/Canada warranty. It is great to see Leica stepping up in this space. But then, reading it again gives pause, since...
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    Monarch 82ED, a Perfect Ten

    I have been thinking about getting a spotting scope for more than a year. Finally purchased the Monarch 82ED-A with 20-60 zoom eyepiece from BF classifieds a week ago. The seller was great to deal with and the scope looked new in-box. I did a few backyard tests resting the scope on cushions and...
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    How to tell apart the EL 8x32 versions?

    pre-swarovision, swarovision, field pro This is a response of mine to another thread. The pictures explain the difference between the three. https://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=3451012&postcount=8
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    Aftermarket compact cases for 8x32 and 10x42 binicukars

    I used the Vortex 32mm neoprene case for the SV 8x32 http://cameralandny.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog%5Bname%5D=Vortex-Soft-Sided-Viper-Binocular-Case---32mm-%23VPR-CASE32-Bags-and-Cases&catalog%5Bproduct_guids%5D%5B0%5D=1251503 The SV 8x32 is slightly taller for a 32 mm bin and the case is a...
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    Binos with or without field flatteners

    If you are going to replace the Leica 8x32 BA with field flattened bins, the only two options among the alphas are Swaro SV 8x32 and Nikon EDG 8x32 . There is no 8x32 in Zeiss SF and Leica thinks field flattening is for suckers. Between Swaro and Nikon, most would agree Swaro is the better...
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    Big fan of Porro prism .

    Fight Friday! Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to Fight Friday! In the red,green and blue corner representing optics, real science and common sense is the tag team of Holger Merlitz and Henry Link. Holger is a professor of Theoretical Physics and Astro Physics, with a long record of reviewing...
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    Death Of The Alpha?

    Let's not
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    Waterproofing problems on Leica Ultravid HD

    Lee, I am trying to imagine the view through the bins in pouring rain. Do you still see CA if you try hard? ;)
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    Audubon Guide to Binoculars

    If the Swarovski SLC gets a score of 3.70 below Nikon Monarch 7 you can safely assume these guys don't know what they are doing. The SLC was even scored lower than Celestron Nature DX 8x42:brains: It's not like they are adding the cost benefit ratio into the scores. The top of the line...
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    Looking for something with a wide view and easy to hold

    cropershawk, I'd also recommend the EII 8x30. It is so close to the SV 8x32 and for the under $500 price that is amazing. Trying to read distant signs at 500m with elbows braced on a bench I could see SV is a bit sharper. The EII makes up for that with the super wide FOV and amazing porro 3D...
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    Victory SF 8x42 Prices by Color?

    GG, I have an UVHD 10x42 that I chose after trying the SV and SF 10x42's due to the compactness and brilliant image it provides. Even after getting the stunning SV 8x32 I am still wowed by the UV every time I use it. I have compared the both for some months and I know now that a 10x doesn't show...
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    Gap in my optics - Low light usage but semi compact (sub $500)

    The EII 8x30 is short and wide due to the Porro design as seen in the attached photo. If I tilt the EII vertically 90 deg in the picture the width of the bin equals the height of the SV 8x32 next to it. The EII handles very well for a Porro due to the small size. I personally haven't used them...
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    Gap in my optics - Low light usage but semi compact (sub $500)

    IMO there is no 8x32 binocular in the $500 range that can match the Nikon EII 8x30 http://nikon.com/products/sportoptics/lineup/binoculars/nature/x32x35/spec.htm. I have compared it to the Swarovski SV 8x32 extensively and have always been impressed by the image of the Nikon. It is only 575 gm...
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    Big fan of Porro prism .

    I didn't realize Henry had already provided a link to his review. Sorry I missed it.
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