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Recent content by Theo98
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Swarovski 8x30-32 discussion.
Wow...and all this time I thought it was a name for an Austrian binocular...you just never know! :eek!: :-O Thanks all for setting the record straight!! B (: 3:-) Oh yes Jerry, has to be the EL 8X32 SV (ticks the most boxes)!!! :cool: Ted -
Interviews with Retailers: Ben Lizdas of Redstart Birding
Hello Ben, Great to see Lee cover your optical career success and business ventures! I know of no other sales\marketing expert that has the patience, people skills, knowledge base and honest customer interest to create a consistent high level of consumer satisfaction!! :king: Thanks for the...- Theo98
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- Forum: Interviews with Binocular Dealers
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A Tale of Three Swarovskis
Hermann, Agreed! Just like Jerry, after installing the GA eye cups on my leatherette 8X30 W, their usability and comfort level went way up!! Had my interest not peaked for the overall armored 8X30 W GA model, I'd probably not have sold the "contrast cool looking" leatherette! :t: Ted -
A Tale of Three Swarovskis
Great pics, Jerry...thanks for sharing yours with us! :t: Ted -
Interviews with Retailers: Jan van Daalen of House of Outdoor
Hear, Hear on all the wonderful accolades for Jan's success and Lee's investigative literary skills. Enjoyed the shared knowledge and appreciate what it takes to obtain it!!! :king: B (: :t: Ted- Theo98
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- Forum: Interviews with Binocular Dealers
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Interviews with Retailers: Doug of Camera Land
Great Success, Doug! Wonderful coverage, Lee!! I Also enjoyed the read and information!!! :t::t::t: Ted- Theo98
- Post #23
- Forum: Interviews with Binocular Dealers
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A Tale of Three Swarovskis
Although the FOV is narrow for a 7X42, IMO the optical clarity, sharpness, color fidelity and wide sweet spot (>80%) are excellent, easily equaling or surpassing their natural good looks!! Now, the armored GA version (stout as an armored tank) isn't as sexy, but has it's own rugged beauty to... -
A Tale of Three Swarovskis
Agreed Jerry. Before I sold the Habicht 8X30 W I had, I installed on it the GA eye cups for overall eye comfort and ease of view...worked great! However, my 1st Habicht porro, the 10X40 W GA, spoiled me so much on the ergonomics, durability and ruggedness of the GA series that I then sought the... -
A Tale of Three Swarovskis
Henry, No problem...their condition does beg...New! Peeking at the bay now and then, I've seen other used 6X30M's come up, but never any 8X30 W GA's! :-C The 10X40 WMGA (2015) and the 7X42 MGA (2013) were purchased New and of course, are still being produced by Absam and can be obtained... -
A Tale of Three Swarovskis
Henry, The 6X30M is a 1991 model I procured off the bay. Had issues with the oculars, but Absam took great care of that...their optics are Superb and their overall all condition is 9.5 out of 10! The 1999 8X30W GA was secured from a very nice gentleman here at BF (after much begging, swearing... -
A Tale of Three Swarovskis
Close... Top Row, L to R:......10X40 WMGA and 7X42 MGA Bottom Row, L to R:..8X30 WGA and 6X30M Ted -
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Is it me, my eyes, or what?
Hi Ron, To answer your original question, "is it me, my eyes"...probably, Yes! :eek!: Ted- Theo98
- Post #79
- Forum: Binoculars
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Swarovski repair comparision
PM, The EL 10X50 you have has a "Lockable Diopter". Now, this new EL Diopter function can be a TWO-Step operation!! If memory serves me correctly, when the diopter Center Disk is turned 1\2 Clockwise, the lock engages and it becomes impossible to pull out for any readjustment, be it on purpose... -
Swarovski repair comparision
PM, Do they look like These (with the Field Pro 360 degree swivel strap connection)? Ted