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Mon December 6, 2010
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Well, I've finally replaced my old broken down 10x42 Redhead binoculars (cheap quality). And with what, you ask? The Vortex Fury 10x32, of course!
I ordered these from Eagle Optics at about half price (normal $349), waited 5 days and 5 nights, and recieved them on 9-28-2010, so I haven't had a chance to thoroughly test them much, but I'll post again when I have.
But I have tried them at Cades Cove (field habitat), and they did very well at viewing butterflies and an overhead Red-shouldered Hawk.
First of all, the full package (what I got) comes with: 10x32 binoculars (obviously),
Soft carry case w/strap (with a zippered mesh pocket inside on top, and a clip to secure the lid)
Rainguard
Removable tethered objective lens covers (slightly flimsy, but still glad to have 'em)
Comfort neck strap (which is plenty long enough unless you want your bins at your knees. Not very good for across the chest, though, because it's grippy)
Vortex VIP Unconditional Warranty.
Let's start with one of the features I was anticipating the most: the close focus of 4.9 feet (the Redheads are about 18 feet), so this is like heaven on earth for me. Great for insect watching, birds that are very curious of you, examining leafs still on the tree, ect. This is one of the best close focuses I've ever seen on binoculars.
The focusing wheel turns very easily, and you have to turn back and forth a little bit, but once you focus, it's quite a sharp image; I haven't had any trouble with the center diopter ring (I keep it near the middle); the hinge is stiff enough to hold it's position well, but not need the Hulk to adjust it otherwise; they feel good in my hands; I like the eyecups, which I generally keep positioned down to increase the field of view.
My assesment is that these will make great travel binoculars, great back-up bins, and be great for birding except in very dim conditions, because they make most things look the way they are--not brighter or dimmer. For lower light birding I'd like to get the Fury 10x42 (which I've yet to try).
The only other detractions (so far) are that when hanging around your neck, the top points out a little, instead of laying flat against your body. But they fit perfectly when slung across the chest, although the strap it comes with is, like I said, not very good for this.
The other, is that the rubber armor can become marked with light marks when something scrapes/wears on it, ect., but this is barely noticable and doesn't affect performence
Other specs are: 22 ounces, tapered and multi-position eyecups, 15mm eye relief, waterproof, argon purged (better than nitrogen, I believe), 336' field of view, tripod adaptable. All of these I'm glad to have in this model.
Note: The picture of the front turned out a little darker than it should be.
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