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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

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    Zeiss 10x40 SFL - Roger Vine's Review

    I sent a mail to the Zeiss European customer service about the SFL's asking about 1) the warranty period and 2) repairability. "Thanks for your inquiry and your interest in our products. Like for all of our high end binoculars (e.g. Conquest and Victory models), we offer a 10 year warranty for...
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    All véry useful comments, thank you all. Over the past few days / week I have been using the 10x42 a lot, mostly on my tripod and quite a bit at night for star gazing. Plus handheld for some ad hoc birdwatching from my balcony, but not extensively. Which has led me to the conclusion the SLC...
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    I've been messing around with my father's SLC 10x42 in the past few days. I notice that when I move my eyes to look at the edge of the image, the image turns black. I assume this is normal as the barrels are only so wide. Can I also assume that: Current-gen bino's such as the NL Pure exhibit...
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    I'm aware of astronomic scales and limitations of any optics in that regard. What we all really want is our own private James Webb scope. ;)
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    I'll be borrowing my dad's 10x42 SLC for a while and see where that gets me. If I feel I lack low-light usability I'll get the 10x56 SLC, if I feel I miss magnification I'll get the NL Pure 12x. And if I don't feel I'm missing anything I'll try and keep it :D
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    @BoldenEagle Very informative thank you. There's a lot to like about the SLC. If you wouldn't know about the weight everybody would just buy this thing I guess :)
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    Alright, summarized: SLC 56mm will be better in the dark, but not so good for dynamic observation + weighty NL Pure 10x is more suitable than 12x for general purpose 10x is the usual boundary for handheld use x50 EL is a viable alternative get 2 pairs and get the best of both worlds -> I like...
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    I have used my dad's 10x42 (25 year old SLC) for a few weeks and it was fine handheld except for star gazing. After a while I wished it had a bit more magnification, so that's why I'm considering the 12x. Is it that much difference?
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    @dries1 You make a valid point and I have considered it, but since the price is so close to the NL Pure I prefer the newer technology. If Swarovski dropped the price on those x50 EL's they would be a no-brainer indeed. @kestrel1 @E_S I've read that the wider FOV of the NL Pure 12x makes them...
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    I've handled 10x before and that was no issue, and I've read good things about the forehead rest on the 12x. I'll use a tripod when I have to (but won't always carry it with me). Weight is a consideration: 1200g SLC vs 840g NL Pure is quite a difference, especially for general non-tripod use...
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    I'm looking to buy my first binoculars. I did a lot of research and I'm torn between the SLC 10x56 and NL Pure 12x42. This might sound a bit strange, but my intended usage is very broad: looking at general interest subjects from my apartment (I have a very wide, unobstructed view) go out and...
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