Both are great bins...we have these models in the SV format.I am very curious about the differences in clarity, wow and 3D image between the two binoculars. I read that swaro 8.5x42 is not very three dimensional, is the same true for 8x32? What is the difference in resolution and brightness? Thanks!
I have never had a Swarovski with a silky smooth focus and I think I have had at least 6 or 7 of them. I think you got lucky. The 8x32 SV does have good eye placement for an 8x32 owing to the fact it uses less baffling than some other alpha's but it does show more flare because of it. The 8.5x42 SV with it's bigger 5mm exit pupil is even better though as our most 42mm's. For me that is one big advantage of a 42mm.
Dennis,
Have you tried the 8.5x42 field pro yet? Based on reports here ever since the FP version came out the focus seems to be greatly improved. Also, based on reports the 8.5 doesn't have the glare issues of your old 8x32 SV. It's a nice compromise between your current 8x and 9x and could be the ultimate all around bino for you knowing how much you used to love the SV.
Based on my experiences, I think Swarovski made improvements to the EL focus somewhere along the line even before FP came out. I don't think Dennis has tried an EL since those improvements were implemented.
--AP
Based on my experiences, I think Swarovski made improvements to the EL focus somewhere along the line even before FP came out. I don't think Dennis has tried an EL since those improvements were implemented.
--AP
As far as Dennis's statements on the Swaro focus, he now says he "never had a Swarovski with a silky smooth focus". However if you go back to his past posts during his 8X32 EL SV days one will find multiple posts where he said his Swarovski EL SV had a "buttery smooth" focus. I never realized till now there is s difference between silky smooth and buttery smooth. :h?:
I was thinking that the Swarovski 8x32s were better because of the wider angle? Why do 8x32s on the whole have a wider angle than 8x42s?