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    Nikon EDG 10x32 eyecups: why unadjustable for spectacles wearers?

    Hi Bob, Now I think I know why you are not noticing it. I guess you must have the strap on all the time, so once you flip them off with your finger, they will still be attached to the strap. I usually don`t use the strap. And I know that is a bad habbit because I just lost one in the kayak trip...
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    Nikon EDG 10x32 eyecups: why unadjustable for spectacles wearers?

    Thank you both. But IMHO, it is not a "loose fit", it is a "not fit" to me. A pair of loose fit jeans will likely to have plenty room in your leg and thighs, so you can move freely, but it will still sit at your waist and won`t fall down when you stand up (assuming you get the correct wrist...
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    Nikon EDG 10x32 eyecups: why unadjustable for spectacles wearers?

    sorry for hijacking this topic, but does anyone find the eyepiece cap for EDG 10x32 (1st gen) way too loose? I checked the manual and it seems to be correct (Part number ECQ for 32mm and ECP for 42mm) for 32mm model. But it is very loose and won`t stay on if you flip it.
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    McKinleys versus Hawthorns

    That is what exactly I think, I don`t think optically the McKinley is really good even vs $1000 category, however the QC is suffered (mine got a large rubber debris in the eye cup). I heard Hawthorn is a remake of Mojave. The build quality of McKinley is obviously higher standard but perhaps not...
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    Review BX-4 McKinley HD

    Just want to share my short reviews. I currently own Leupold Hawthorn 7x42, ZRS 8x32, Bushnell Elite 8x42 and 7x26, Alpen Wings 10x42. None is above $500 because that is the limit I set for my little collections. I mainly compare to Bushnell Elite 8x42 because they are the closest. Build and...
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    McKinleys versus Hawthorns

    Hi Brock, thank you for sharing your perspective. I feel this topic starts to drift away (my bad). Made in China is a huge topic and we can debate all night about good or bad. I don`t want to go there even I can say many of the impressions of Made in China is far from the truth. For example...
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    McKinleys versus Hawthorns

    I agree with most of your comments. Bins are very personal thing because everyone's eyes are different, so it is very common to hear different opinions. But I disagree with the comments regarding "Chinese made" bins as you stated again and again in this thread. I found the discrimination against...
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    McKinleys versus Hawthorns

    I got my Mckinley 8x42 last week and it was better than Hawthorn 7x42. In short there is no color bias (Hawthorn looks yellower) and the CA control is MUCH better. In terms of build quality I think the Mckinley is better but the central hinge is very tight, it is possible Hawthorn has a better...
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    Leupold 7x42 Hawthornes Gets a A+ !

    I doubt that. Don`t get me wrong, it still looks pretty good, just not best the Bushnell Elite ED and Zenray ZRS in my case. But I think very few $250 bin can beat these two. The hawthorne doesn`t have ED glass so more CA is possible. Also it is in the enry to middle line up in the Leupold...
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    McKinleys versus Hawthorns

    I had the hawthorn 7x42 for a camping trip but I have to say I am disappointed. The build quality is not what I will proudly say "made in japan". It is not better than Chinese bins I had like Bushnell Legend HD, Zen-Ray ZRS, etc. The contrast is pretty good but it may also contributes to a...
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    Leupold 7x42 Hawthornes Gets a A+ !

    I got the Hawthorne 7x42 2 days ago and it is not a keeper. The build quality is okay but not impressive, it is not on par with my bushnell Elite ED 8x42. Focus is a little tight. Optically it looks obviously yellower in the day light and quite high CA at the 30% edge compare to Bushnell Elite...
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    Sightron "Blue Sky" II 8x32

    Thank you Frank. The FOV of Elite ED 8x42 is truly smaller but it doesn't bother me much. I tried the Legend Ultra HD 8x42 with much larger FOV but Elite ED looks obviously higher resolution in the center, bigger sweet spot and better CA control. The 7x26 is a compromise when I really don't want...
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    Sightron "Blue Sky" II 8x32

    what a nice thread, I`ve read all of them and tempted to buy a Sightron 8x32. How is that compare to Bushnell Elite ED 8x42 and 7x26? I have both of them and they looks pretty okay for me as a amateur. Thank you!
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    Bushnell Elite 8x42 or Sightron SII Bluesky 8x32?

    Hi, this is my first post. I have a few bins includes Bushnell Elite 8x42, Legend HD 8x42, Elite 7x26, Pentax 6.5x21. I am planning to let go of Legend HD and Elite 7x26, because I can use my Elite 8x42 if the optical performance is needed, while the pentax 6.5x21 is more versatile than the...
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