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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    It's been like 10 years since I sold them but it was a milky haze. I just don't remember exactly where it was in the view. I took a quick look through the Pures but deliberately didn't look for too long lest it activated my GAS syndrome. One of the main reasons I stopped participating on this...
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    Excellent write up Gimpel!! Your obsevations match my experiences almost to a tee. I have been on the hunt for a good 10x32 that is pocketable and have been trying many binoculars. Couldn't agree more about the Zeiss SF. The most comfortable 10x32 binocular I have used yet!! If they were...
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    Leica, Zeiss & Swarovski binoculars compared: A personal report

    Interesting observation Mike!! I wonder if this holds true for the Swaro EL SV's also. That was the main reason I sold mine many years ago.
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    Zuiko 100 - 400 vs 300

    Hi Steve, I recently just got the 300 f/4 and it is well worth the money, in my opinion!! I've only had it for about a month now, but I noticed a big difference in my keeper rate and the quality of photos from day one. Even with the 1.4 teleconverter on it still outperforms the 100-400. Part...
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    Midsize Binocular Shootout: Opticron Oregon 8x32 vs Sightron Blue Sky 8x32 vs MavenB3

    I had a similar experience with my first copy of the blue sky I bought a couple years ago. My impressions of its sharpness were not matching with what others were posting and I could never get the diopter set right. So I sent them back and got another pair and found them noticeably sharper...
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    Best sources for buying Demo Binoculars & Cosmetic Factory Seconds?

    Best demo I ever bought was from SWFA sample list. It was a Zeiss HT that was labeled as B grade but I could not tell it from new. Got a couple good demos from cameraland but they did shows signs of use. Believe it or not also got really excellent demos from Amazon Warehouse deals. I'd only...
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    Winner Announced; Next Drawing June 10th: Win a Pair of PRIME HD binoculars

    is it too late
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    The best you've ever seen

    I did this same thing about a year ago. I decided to sell off most of my collection and invest in an alpha, with no concern for cost and it was worth every penny in my personal experience. It's such a joy using a binocular that gets out of your way and allows for a pure viewing experience...
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    Sightron "Blue Sky" II 8x32

    I ran into this on the first ones I received. Fortunately I had looked through Frank's pair and knew mine were not as sharp. After some testing I found that I could not get one of the barrels to focus as sharp as the other, regardless of which eye I used. If I remember right I also had an...
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    Budget of $1500 - 2000...recommendations?

    Do whatever it takes to try as many models as you can, preferably in field conditions, before making a final decision. At this level it really does come down to personal preference. I am fortunate to live close to a place that carries all the top brands and has an outdoor viewing area. So I...
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    Take Three

    Out of the current binoculars I own I would keep: 1. Zeiss 10x42 HT. This would be my choice if I were to keep only one binocular. 2. Meopta Meostar 10x42 HD. Redundant but I use these when I don't want to subject the Zeiss to extreme conditions like the beach. 3. Nikon 8x30 EII/Sightron...
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    Eagle Optics ranger 8x32 or sightron sii blue sky 8x32

    The Blue Sky is my truck bin also and I am never disappointed when I have the opportunity to use it. In fact I still find myself marveling on how good it is for the price I paid. Out of the untold number of bins I've bought and sold over the years these are one of the few that made it on my...
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    Rick Young Binocular Harness/strap

    Much better than zip ties!:t: I ordered some myself. Thanks for the link Beth and thanks Osage for sharing, I didn't know about these.
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    Rick Young Binocular Harness/strap

    The quick adjustment and small size would definitely be a boon in the winter months here. Where the clothing bulk changes quite often with the weather. A quick FYI, though I have not personally experienced this, I have read many reports of the metal rings wearing the binocular lugs to the...
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    New Leica Trinovid 8x42 - my impressions

    I still use the Leupy harness and like it a lot, but my favorite is the Stearns Mad Dog Gear Pro Bino Manager (the same one edutiant highlighted above). I came across a thread on here about it and ordered it from Coleman.com for just $9.99. I use it without the pouch. I liked it so much I...
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    New Leica Trinovid 8x42 - my impressions

    This mirrors my in store experience at Cabela's also. I felt the Trinovid was sharper than the Ultravid. Guess it's time for Leica to upgrade the Ultravid. Merry Christmas All!
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    Looking at Binoculars in Pennsylvania

    Lost Creek Shoe Store is the best place! The best collection of quality bins and the best viewing conditions. They also gave me a good deal on my trade. Cabela's in Hamburg also has a decent collection, although their collection has dwindle lately.
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    Cabela's Euro HD New Models

    Might be helpful to some others if you would be able to post some photos of the modifications you made. I'm curious myself to see what you came up with.
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    Cabela's Euro HD New Models

    So I had the Euro HD 10x32 for about 2 weeks and ended up returning them. This is a prime example of the try before you buy adage or at least make sure you have a good return policy. These optically excellent binoculars were not an ergonomic fit for me at all. The culprit being the small eye...
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    Help me choose my new bins for around $1,000

    The Meopta Meostar HD was the best I found for me at that price. Love these bins. The Zeiss conquest HD was just as good but I felt the Meoptas had slightly better contrast and I just wasn't crazy about the Zeiss eyecups for some reason.
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    Sightron Blue Sky 8x32 never ceases to amaze . . .

    Stopped, on a whim, on my way home from work to see if I could see any migrants today and was greeted with a plethora of black throated greens, magnolias and chestnut sided warblers. My truck bins are my Sightron blue sky 8x32's and they did not disappoint. I really enjoyed using them today...
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    Cabela's Euro HD New Models

    Just ordered the Cabela's Euro 10x32 HD's online. Said they had limited stock and gave me an estimated delivery date of 10/1/13. Gotta love Cabela's 60 day return policy though! I'll report back when I get'em.
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    Cabela's Euro HD New Models

    Go on the Cabelas.com website and type in the search box 'Cabelas Euro HD"
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    Cabela's Euro HD New Models

    I had trouble with blackouts with the original Meopta Meostar 8x32. Hopefully the Euro HD's are better for me in this regard but probably the same general design with better optics. Usually the 10x will have less eye relief so I'm thinking they will work for me. To my eyes the Meopta Meostar...
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    Cabela's Euro HD New Models

    That's great to hear that these actually came to fruition! I posted back in June that a Cabela's salesman told me that they were coming out with these, but he also said that they were coming out with the 8x42's. Since his info was good on these, hopefully it will also be good on the 8x42's...
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