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    Nikon SE vs Everything.

    Before I go to whatever effort it takes to find a good pair I'd like to clarify a few things first. I've heard comments from (to paraphrase) "quit going on about your EIIs and get a pair of SEs and then you'll know what good optics are " to " well they're not that much different from your EIIs"...
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    Swarovski EL 8x32 Pure fun!

    This is hands down the most fun binocular I've owned to date. There is nothing difficult about looking through this guy. You just put it up to your eyes and you're right where you want to be. It's very difficult to find my eyes in the wrong place or induce even the slightest partial blackout...
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    In praise of the Ultravid HD 10x32

    When I turned 65 I decided that I should finally have and use the best alpha quality binoculars I can find. It's been a long time coming. I'm not used to spending more than $500 for a pair of binoculars. I use binoculars 2-5 hours a day most days of each year. So I convinced myself even at...
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    Looking for a special 8x32

    Are there any women posting in this forum? My friend Donna who could use this forum more than anyone I know wouldn't post here on a bet. Are we that scary? Anyway she's looking to buy a top end 8x32 and we've got it down to the Swarovski EL which I own and the Zeiss FL which we have not seen...
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    Question about eyeglasses and optics.

    I was noticing that my friend seems to actually touch her eyeglasses to the lens of her binocular when viewing. Is there any danger to the binocular lens in doing that, IF, that is actually what is happening. It sure looks like she puts part of her glasses right against the bino glass.
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    Eye relief?

    What goes into the decision making process for a binoculars eye relief? I see that the Leica 10x32 Ultravids have a 13.5mm eye relief. That would be restrictive for eyeglass users. Why would they do that knowing it would cut into the number of people who would feel comfortable using them?
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    I going for my alpha roof 8x32

    This is the year I'm going for it. I'm 65 and who thought I'd still be here? I've put up with a lot of crap in 65 years and I've decided to reward myself for taking all that. So I've already got what I consider the best 8x and 10x porros. I just ordered a 10x Leica Ultravid so the 10x roof...
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    Serious question about the Nikon EDG

    I noticed that on Amazon there is a $1354 price difference between the Nikon EDG 8x32 and 8x42. What would merit such a difference in price for 10mm of objective size? Are the 32mm shabby in comparison to the 42mm or is it something else?
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    finding a decent 10x3-32 waterproof

    The weak part in my bino arsenal now that I've got the EII in both 8x and 10x is a waterproof 10x. I have a genesis 8x that I'm fine with using in inclement weather. What I would like is a 10x that is at least as good and hopefully better. I have a Meopro 10x but I'm not that thrilled with it...
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    Question about buying overseas.

    Would it be unreasonable if you were buying new from overseas to ask the sellers to look over the binocular to make sure it's a decent sample before sending it out? If they are willing and able that is. Are there any possible drawbacks to that? I'd like to minimize the chance of getting a bum...
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    Big Thanks

    I really want to thank Birdforum for all the fun and information I've had since I've returned from a somewhat long absence. The last several years after having been diagnosed with Polyneuropathy have been plagued with a lot of depression and some anxiety and a general sense of the party being...
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    Swift 8.5x44mm BWCF Audubon

    I have a new interest in Porro Prism binoculars. I have some now that really overwhelm my roof prism binoculars such as the Kowa Genesis, Meopro and others. I have heard however that this Swift model was a better binocular in the past and that swift was taken over by another company when they...
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    Swarovski Habicht 8x30 W (built in 2009)

    I've recently become very interested in using porro binoculars along with the common roof prism binoculars. I recently acquired a Nikon EII 8x30 porro which to be honest was noticeably sharper than my newly acquired Kowa Genesis 8x33 roof which I thought was an exceptional binocular for it's...
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    Alpha porros?

    Now that I have seen the EII and believe I'm wondering about other similar optics. Has anyone compared the EII against the Swarovski Optik Habicht Binoculars, 8x30mm? They seem to be for sale on Amazon at about twice what the EII is going for. Are they worth double the cost?
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    Older Model Track Toric 10x42

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    Zen Ray 7x36 for astronomy?

    Last night I was about to buy a Nikon 7x35 Action Extreme for sky watching. I actually did buy it but then canceled the order this morning because I thought of my Zen Rays which I don't use due to an issue around the field stop. It could also be veiling glare from what some say but I think not...
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    Action 7x35 EX Extreme All-Terrain Binocular

    I'm considering this for astronomy mostly. I own some nice alpha glass for birding but I also use some low cost binoculars on occasion and enjoy them also. The wide fov on the 7x35 makes it appealing for birding and I like using porros ever since I bought the EII. Are these optically decent...
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    10x Decision.

    I guess I could do both but I don't use 10x that much right at this time and I already have a Meopro 10x that I'm almost satisfied with. My friend has changed her mind again. She bought the 10x42 Tracks and loves the view but feels the IPD does not work for her so she's about to go back and...
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    What causes this.

    When looking through your binoculars you will see a mirror like ring of light right at the edge of the view where it should be blackened. I have this really bad on the Zen Ray 7x36 with the 477 ft fov. My friend sees this somewhat in her new Nikon Monarch 8x30s. She hates it and is ready to...
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    Kowa Genesis 8x33 vs Nikon EII 8x30 mini review.

    What you all likely waiting for and asking yourselves. What will that crazy Black Crow THINK he's seeing when he tries to compare these binoculars? 8-P I shall keep this brief due to lack of knowledge. Both are very fine binoculars. Both are a serious step beyond what I've ever owned or...
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    The Dangerous Alpha aka Lesson Learned.

    I said today in another post that I really get it now about the alpha. I finally looked through a binocular that I really thought was a solid step above the binoculars I've been using and frankly I loved it. It WOWed me. I even found myself wondering if there was more and how could I find it...
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    Zeiss 8x32 Conquest HD vs Kowa Genesis 8x33

    Has anyone had the opportunity to compare these? I'm getting ready to try a upgraded 8x32 to go along with the Nikon 8x30 Ell I ordered. Assuming I love the Nikon I want something near as good for wet weather as the Nikon is not waterproofed as you all know. I've looked at the Kowa and love...
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    FOV decisions

    I've noticed many upper middle end and some upper end priced binoculars have a smaller FOV than many middle priced binoculars. I guess that is because most upper end binoculars pride themselves on not going very soft out to the edge of the view. However for birding and such it would seem to...
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    quick math question.

    136m at 1000m How does one convert that to ft. at 1000 yds?
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    The Binocular Journal

    I had an idea while hiking today for an ongoing thread. I'm going to throw it out on the waters here and see if it floats. My idea is sort of like journaling about the use of our binoculars. I thought this would include basically two parts but there could be more. Part one is, what...
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