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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    It's been like 10 years since I sold them but it was a milky haze. I just don't remember exactly where it was in the view. I took a quick look through the Pures but deliberately didn't look for too long lest it activated my GAS syndrome. One of the main reasons I stopped participating on this...
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    Excellent write up Gimpel!! Your obsevations match my experiences almost to a tee. I have been on the hunt for a good 10x32 that is pocketable and have been trying many binoculars. Couldn't agree more about the Zeiss SF. The most comfortable 10x32 binocular I have used yet!! If they were...
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    Interesting observation Mike!! I wonder if this holds true for the Swaro EL SV's also. That was the main reason I sold mine many years ago.
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    Zuiko 100 - 400 vs 300

    Hi Steve, I recently just got the 300 f/4 and it is well worth the money, in my opinion!! I've only had it for about a month now, but I noticed a big difference in my keeper rate and the quality of photos from day one. Even with the 1.4 teleconverter on it still outperforms the 100-400. Part...
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    Midsize Binocular Shootout: Opticron Oregon 8x32 vs Sightron Blue Sky 8x32 vs MavenB3

    I had a similar experience with my first copy of the blue sky I bought a couple years ago. My impressions of its sharpness were not matching with what others were posting and I could never get the diopter set right. So I sent them back and got another pair and found them noticeably sharper...
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    Best sources for buying Demo Binoculars & Cosmetic Factory Seconds?

    Best demo I ever bought was from SWFA sample list. It was a Zeiss HT that was labeled as B grade but I could not tell it from new. Got a couple good demos from cameraland but they did shows signs of use. Believe it or not also got really excellent demos from Amazon Warehouse deals. I'd only...
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    Winner Announced; Next Drawing June 10th: Win a Pair of PRIME HD binoculars

    is it too late
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    The best you've ever seen

    I did this same thing about a year ago. I decided to sell off most of my collection and invest in an alpha, with no concern for cost and it was worth every penny in my personal experience. It's such a joy using a binocular that gets out of your way and allows for a pure viewing experience...
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    Sightron "Blue Sky" II 8x32

    I ran into this on the first ones I received. Fortunately I had looked through Frank's pair and knew mine were not as sharp. After some testing I found that I could not get one of the barrels to focus as sharp as the other, regardless of which eye I used. If I remember right I also had an...
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    Budget of $1500 - 2000...recommendations?

    Do whatever it takes to try as many models as you can, preferably in field conditions, before making a final decision. At this level it really does come down to personal preference. I am fortunate to live close to a place that carries all the top brands and has an outdoor viewing area. So I...
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    Take Three

    Out of the current binoculars I own I would keep: 1. Zeiss 10x42 HT. This would be my choice if I were to keep only one binocular. 2. Meopta Meostar 10x42 HD. Redundant but I use these when I don't want to subject the Zeiss to extreme conditions like the beach. 3. Nikon 8x30 EII/Sightron...
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    Eagle Optics ranger 8x32 or sightron sii blue sky 8x32

    The Blue Sky is my truck bin also and I am never disappointed when I have the opportunity to use it. In fact I still find myself marveling on how good it is for the price I paid. Out of the untold number of bins I've bought and sold over the years these are one of the few that made it on my...
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    Rick Young Binocular Harness/strap

    Much better than zip ties!:t: I ordered some myself. Thanks for the link Beth and thanks Osage for sharing, I didn't know about these.
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    Rick Young Binocular Harness/strap

    The quick adjustment and small size would definitely be a boon in the winter months here. Where the clothing bulk changes quite often with the weather. A quick FYI, though I have not personally experienced this, I have read many reports of the metal rings wearing the binocular lugs to the...
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    New Leica Trinovid 8x42 - my impressions

    I still use the Leupy harness and like it a lot, but my favorite is the Stearns Mad Dog Gear Pro Bino Manager (the same one edutiant highlighted above). I came across a thread on here about it and ordered it from Coleman.com for just $9.99. I use it without the pouch. I liked it so much I...
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