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  1. BruceH

    Nikon Announces the P1000 Superzoom 3000mm

    Nikon announced the new P1000 super zoom camera which is the anticipated upgrade to the P900 that came out a little over 3 years ago. The announcement is dated July 10, 2018. The new P1000 has a 125X zoom lens that is 3000 mm eqv. (24 - 3000mm eqv.) The f/ number is f2.8 to 8. This compares...
  2. BruceH

    New Generation Tract Toric 10X42 Schott HT

    Tract Optics has announced the new 2nd generation of the Tract Toric 10X42. The name of this model is Toric 10X42 Schott HT. Changes are: - Schott HT glass for improved image quality and superior light transmission values, especially in the blue and violet spectrum. - Flat Multicoating...
  3. BruceH

    Alpen Out of Business

    Alpen Optics closed the business on February 28th, 2018. http://thinkingafield.org/2018/03/alpen-optics-closes-doors-after-22-years-of-business.html The web site is gone. The link goes to a GoDaddy screen which says the web site expired on Feb 25th, 2018...
  4. BruceH

    Tract Torric Line Being Revised?

    I received an e-mail from Tract saying "As we prepare for the next generation of TORIC 10x binoculars, were offering you an opportunity to get $100 Off a TORIC 10x42". That indicates to me that the current generation of the Toric is being discontinued and replaced with a new version. No...
  5. BruceH

    Your 2018 Optics Plans

    Along the lines of the recent 2017 Optics Year in Review thread, I thought it might be interesting to have a thread for members to post what they are thinking for their 2018 optical adventures. Possible topics are: - Planned purchases. - Optics that have your interest and you would like to...
  6. BruceH

    Your 2017 Optics Year in Review

    I thought it would be interesting to hear fellow members reflect on their optics year just ending. The most obvious topic would be purchases but feel free to add anything with an optics tie-in for 2017. Many have posted during the year but it would be nice to see a summarized refresher and to...
  7. BruceH

    Warbler? USA, Arizona

    I can not match this bird up to images in my book for the area. Seems like this should be an easy one and I have seen it before. Time for more coffee maybe? This was taken in the back yard this morning in the north Phoenix, AZ area, evelvation 1,400 ft (427 meters), desert county. Thanks.
  8. BruceH

    Cabela's and Bass Pro Merger Completed

    It has been in the works for a while but the deal for Bass Pro to purchase Cabela's has received final Federal Reserve approval and the deal is now completed. The hang up has been finding a buyer for the Cabela's credit card operation. Here is an article from the Springfield News Leader...
  9. BruceH

    2017 American Birding Expo

    The third annual American Birding Expo will be starting soon and it is one of the few events in the U.S. with a good representation of the optics manufacturers. Dates: Friday, September 29th through Sunday, October 1st, 2017 Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center outside of...
  10. BruceH

    Wingspan Optics was Polaris Optics

    Polaris Optics has changed their branding and name to Wingspan Optics last spring. https://wingspanoptics.com/ They appear to be a rebranding seller that markets primarily to the birding community. This may be an option for some members who expressed a desire not to buy from companies that...
  11. BruceH

    New CEO for Leica - Sept. 01, 2017

    The Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG has appointed Mr Matthias Harsch (52) as the Chief Executive Officer of Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar, as of 1 September 2017...
  12. BruceH

    Birdfair 2017 August 18th to August 20th

    Coming up August 18th through August 20th, 2017 is Birdfair, at Rutland Water, England. This is the premier event for birding optics. The idea of this thread is to get any discussion started on this great event and to give those you can not attend, a forum to post any questions they would...
  13. BruceH

    Tucson Southeast Arizona Birding Festival August 10th - 13th, 2017

    The Festival is about to start and it includes a free Nature Expo that runs from Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th. http://tucsonaudubon.org/news-events/southeast-arizona-birding-festival/ The Expo is a free indoor event at the Riverpark Inn with exhibitors for optics, tours...
  14. BruceH

    Tucson SE AZ Expo Aug 11 - 13, 2017: Hawk Mountain, PA

    The annual Tucson Southeast Arizona Birding Festival is about to start and that includes the Nature Expo. It is a free indoor event for meeting with optic manufacturers along with tour guides, and nature related organizations. The optics companies usually have a large display of products to...
  15. BruceH

    Observations on the GPO Passion ED 8X42

    German Precision Optics (GPO) is one of the new kids on the block and has nine different binoculars in their line up. There is the HD line with five models which I think of as the approximately $1,000 sub alpha class and then their is the ED line which I consider the $350 entry class for roofs...
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  16. BruceH

    2017 Biggest Week in Amerian Birding Festival

    The Biggest Week in American Birding Festival is coming up. It runs from May 5th to May 14th, 2017. Are any members planning to attend? If so, please post a trip report. I have never been there but sure enjoy reading the reports. The show is near Cleveland, OH and it is the place to see...
  17. BruceH

    Leupold BX-5 Santiam 15X56 - New Model

    The Leupold web page is showing a new model, the 15X56 BX-5 Santiam. https://www.leupold.com/observation/binoculars/bx-5-santiam-hd/bx-5-santiam-hd/ The BX-5 indicates this is a high end model. So far, they are only showing it in a 15X. My first thought was it looks like a possible clone...
  18. BruceH

    Sparrow - Arizona, USA

    They two photos are of the same bird taken Saturday at the Gilbert Water Ranch east of Pboenix. This is low desert elevation and the bird was coming in and out of low bushes. My thought from the head was a Song Sparrow but the lack of brown patches on the breast and the bright orange beak...
  19. BruceH

    BX-2 Tioga HD Binocular Line

    Leupold has a new line of binoculars called the BX-2 Tioga HD. Doug from Cameraland said this in his day 1 Shot Show report (on another site). "Available in all sizes from 8x32-12x50 and in both black and camo I think this will become their main line staple binocular. Priced from $249.99 -...
  20. BruceH

    Vortex Viper Line Changing?

    Is the Vortex Viper line about to be upgraded or replaced? Cameraland, Eagle Optics, B & H Photo and the Sportsman's Warehouse all have Vipers on sale and the 8X32 Viper is now shown as discontinued on the Vortex website. Most sites are showing the 10X42 for sale at $499 compared to the...
  21. BruceH

    Revised 2017 Terra Models?

    Peatmoss has an interesting post in the Binocular Bargains thread that caught my interest. He was discussing that the lower price of the current Terra models may be a result of an upcoming revision. He referenced entries on the B & H Photo web site for the Terra 2017 Version. Here is the...
  22. BruceH

    Allbinos Review: Meopta MeoPro HD 10X42

    Allbinos has posted a review dated Jan. 2, 2017 on the Meopta MeoPro HD 10X42. http://www.allbinos.com/index.php?test=lornetki&test_l=311 My overall take from the review is it has a good center view but not so much toward the edges, considering the price. Score is 128.8 out 0f 170 Light...
  23. BruceH

    Help with a Hawk Id -- Arizona, USA

    The photo was taken this last weekend in the high country of Arizona. Elevation is 9,000 ft (2,743 m). The bird was right near the edge of thick forest and large open meadow land. It is common to see Red Tail hawks here along with Cooper Hawks and other varieties. Thanks for the help.
  24. BruceH

    Has Anyone Used the Tract Toric 10X42?

    There was some discussion about the Tract Toric 10X42 beginning in the Binocular Bargains thread. Since that is a tread for bargains and not comparing merits of a particular binocular, I created this thread. Does anyone have hands on experience with the Tract Toric in the 10X42? (There is...
  25. BruceH

    Tricolored Heron? Gilbert, AZ USA

    I came across this guy Sunday afternoon at the Gilbert Water Ranch Riparian preserve in the southeast valley of the Phoenix metro area. This is a series of man made water reclaim ponds in desert country. There is a report on eBird saying they spotted a Tricolor Heron at Gilbert Water Ranch...
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