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    Identify WW2 Binos

    A friend of mine's grandfather died recently, and he got a couple items from family. One is this, apparently brought back from Japan confiscated from a prisoner. There are no markings on them, but appear quite high quality and still function nicely. Glass is scratched but very nice view...
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    Canon 12x36 II IS - expecting tomorrow

    Taking a bit of a flier on these (online order) as I've not found them locally. After borrowing a friends 10x42 IS L for a few days, I decided I really could use a stabilized bino (hands getting a bit shakier than years ago.) Since many of you own these, I've got just a few questions: - I...
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    SV focusing wheel Q's

    I know there has been much talk about focusing feel being a bit wanky on the SV's (mine are the 10x32 SV tan), I purchased mine a bit over a year ago. It is not horrible, just a bit stiffer in one direction than the other, and not totally smooth. Has anyone sent their's in for repair, and to...
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    Explain focusing designs in 24 words or less

    Lets say that I have 3 binoculars (we'll ignore the one I bought 'for my wife'.) 1) Swarovski 8x30 SLC WB Mark II, 1991 vintage rebuilt by the factory to newest optics including prisms. 2) Nikon 8x32 Premier SE, 2012 vintage 3) Swarovski 10x32 EL SV, 2012 vintage I think all 3 of these glasses...
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    The 8x32 SE's are here

    Just got them, have had a quick look on this warm bright sunny day, and am not disappointed. I'll be comparing them to: Swaro 10x32 EL SV Swaro 8x30 WB rebuilt with the latest glass and prisms (neu equivalent) Nikon 8x20 LX L pocket glasses The real test for me will be comparing sharpness...
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    My only porro

    is on the way, the dreaded Nikon 8x32 SE. I tried them a year or so ago, compared them to my Swaro SLC 8x30WB that I had just gotten back from service. Swarovski gave them the full treatment, replacing all glass and prisms with the latest and greatest. To my eyes back then, the SE's looked no...
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    32 SV Focus knob nub

    10x32 EL SV, 8 months old. In the user manual, it states that the 'nub' of the focus knob should be pointed up (lettering horizontal) when adjusted to infinity. In fact, that is the way mine was until recently. Now, at infinity, the nub is about 50 degrees off. I can't put my finger on any...
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    Stabilized Nikons

    I see very little written about Nikon's stabilized offerings but am curious about them - a friend has the Canon 10x42 L IS's, and they are very good optically, and wonder how the Nikon's would compare the the Canon L. Thanks, John F LV NV
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    Low x, low light suggestions.

    How about suggestions for a low light glass, 7x would be fine, porros welcome? I'd like something with very wide FOV, good for day or night, neighborhood watch use mostly. What would you like to use for a city block or less at night?
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    IS not working

    IS not working - repair cost? A friend give me his 10x42 L IS WP to look at - the IS doesn't work. He bought them about 5 years ago, so they are out of warranty (3 years I guess?) The optics are really very good, top class compared to my Swaros and Nikons. I have had an L series camera lens...
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    Tripod adapter for Swaro roofs

    In case anyone likes occasional tripod use for your Swaro roofs, check out my post in the 'Binoculars' section. John F LV NV
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    Home made tripod adapter

    I looked at the Swarovski UTA, but didn't like the fact that the IP distance couldn't be adjusted once mounted on the tripod without unhooking the rubber strap. Oh, and it costs $100 or so. Here is the prototype, I'll make another just to look better, but this on functions perfectly...
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    Pocket binocs recommendation

    There is a 'hole' in my bino collection - a pocket binocular in the 8x20 range - 8x max, less magnification might be OK too. I looked at the Swarovski 8x20, and although I'm a Swaro guy, I was just a little underwhelmed. Any great pockets binocs that you've tried / owned? Thanks, John F
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    Ordered the 10x32 SV EL

    and by the sound of the guy from Opticsplanet, so have a whole lot of other folks. He didn't say how many pre-orders they had, but said 'a lot'. I'm hoping my preference for Sand Brown instead of Green might get me one of the early ones. We'll see. John F
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    'Rolling Ball' definition

    Yes, I did a search, but gave up after a few hundred posts about which glass has how much rolling ball. I'm fairly new here, and would like a quick, concise definition of 'rolling ball'. Hopefully one of my binoculars will have it so I know what not to like. What is it, and how do I best...
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    Waiting for the 8x32 EL SV, but...

    stopped at Bass Pro today and played with nearly all their binocs (Swaro, Leica, Nikon, Vortex). I picked a routine of focusing on the mounted flying bobcat across the store, moving the binocs top to bottom and side to side while watching the whiskers. Not even counting the sharpness of the...
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    What is this noise?

    Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10x42. No problems optically, they are quite sharp, and focus well. There is a mechanical issue though, and don't know if it is common for some binoculars or totally a problem. Hold the bins horizontal, then give a quick 45 degree tilt downward or upward. I hear a...
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    New bins tomorrow!

    Got my 20+ year old Swarovski SLC 8x30's back a few days ago from a complete rebuild, and am waiting patiently for the new 10x32 Swarovision EL's to come out in May. In the mean time, reading through the forums here, I decided I'd like an inexpensive binocular as kind of a beater for hiking...
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    32 EL clearance prices?

    I'd love the 10x32 EL's, and I've heard talk of them being on 'closeout' in anticipation of the May release of the Swarovision 32 models. Anyone have a favorite vendor with a killer price for the 'old' 10x32's? Thanks, John F
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    Wonderful repair job (8x30 SLC)

    A month or so ago I was at a sporting goods store, and tested the 10x32 EL. I loved them, even compared to the 10x42 EL. Next time there, I brought my old 8x30 SLC Mark II's for a comparison. It only took a few seconds, realized my 8x30's were in bad shape. I purchased them new in 1991 or...
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    Hello from Las Vegas!

    First post on this wonderful looking forum. Not so much into birding, but into optics generally - binocs, spotting scope, gun scopes. Originally from Minnesota (Minneapolis) but have lived in Las Vegas for 30+ years. My wife still works, I'm 90% retired, so I need to rely on her for new...
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