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    Is there a tripod adapter for Swaro CL Companion 8x30

    Hi All, Wondering if there is a tripod adapter that is compatible with the Swaro 8x30 CL Companion? I carry the CLs, a Nikon ED50, and a Sirui T-025x w/ C10S ballhead for wildlife viewing and I may wander as far as 10 miles for the day. Last outing I found that if I hand rest my binoculars...
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    Will there ever be an alpha or second tier 7.5x roof prism binocular ????

    I'm using 7x and 8x and 8.5x. Have used 6x and 6.5x. From my experiences, I believe I'd like to own a top tier 7.5x binocular (center focus wheel). It could be x32, or x35, or x36, or x42. But, I would likely prefer one in x32 and another in x42. Is there any chance we will have the choice...
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    Sightron SII Blue Sky HD Binoculars

    I was on the Sightron website looking for a rifle scope for big game season this fall and clicked on the binoculars tab and noticed a Sii Blue Sky HD series listed as new for 2019. They are showing 8x42 and a 10x42 models. Has anyone tried these? So much talk about the bang for buck non HD...
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    Tract Toric 12.5x50

    Got an email on this one today. Any of you familiar with it? CG
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    Your car binocular???

    Hey all, Happened upon a hawk on fresh kill today while driving. Pulled over and dug out my $40 reverse porro car binocular (resides in the glove box full time) for some better viewing. Found that the quality of view had noticeably deteriorated in sharpness from when new. Got me thinking it...
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    Maven C3 50mm

    Don't know if these have been out for a while or not, but I did get an email from Maven today saying NEW C.3 50mm Binocular, available in 10x50 and 12x50. You can visit their website to see the particulars. Equipment wise, probably more news here than Bird Fair! Let the feuding begin!!!! 8-P CG
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    Cabela's Krotos Dual HD 10x42

    I'm looking thru a Cabela's Optics catalog that arrived in my box today and noticed they have another house brand model referred to as the Krotos, and listed as a new item. It is positioned between their top end (Instinct Euro HD) and low end (Intensity HD) binoculars and is only available in...
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    Which roofs are better for their 3D view?

    Hi all, "Which roofs are better for their 3D view"? In close... in the range of about 20' - 75' (nearby birds in trees and brush). A fairly simple question but probably a subjective answer....:-O Just wondering why some have more of a spacial quality (perceived distance between objects) to...
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    Best Binocular Ever.... Finally Found it!!!!

    All, Spied these the other day while out and about. Thought I would post for everyone's amusement and comment. Was going to place in the Binocular Bargains thread but figured it would get more exposure here. Enjoy!!8-P CG P.S. Always have had a weakness for a camo skin.
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    Well, here is some interesting news!!!

    Hey All, Here is some news for you binocular enthusiasts, nuts, and crazies!!! Maven shows a C2 binocular available on its webpage. Its a 28mm that sells for $200 and $225. BUT here is the really interesting news... it comes in 7x and 10x!!! Yes, 7x is what I saw listed... or my eyes are...
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    Looks like a new binocular from Maven

    Was at the Maven website today looking to get a case for a B3 and noticed they now offer a C1. It is listed as a mid class instrument and sells in the low to mid $300 range and is available in 8x42 and 10x42. CG
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    Nikon LaserForce

    I came across this one today. Hadn't heard of it and don't know if it has been mentioned here. https://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/nikon-products/binoculars/16212/laserforce-10x42.html CG
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    Nikon LaserForce

    I came across this one today. Hadn't heard of it and don't know if it has been mentioned here. https://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/nikon-products/binoculars/16212/laserforce-10x42.html CG
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    Cabela's New Optics

    Looks like Cabela's is going to have a couple new binocular offerings: One is referred to as the Intrepid HD and is a 10x42 that is a Cabela's branded by Vortex unit, retail $800. The other is referred to as the Intensity HD and is available in 8x42, 10x42, and 12x50, retail $190 to $230. And...
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    Whiteness of Image

    Can anyone chime in on the whiteness of image across the current models (2015 and newer) of the Swarovski line - EL, SLC, Companion, Pocket, Habitch porro? I've only owned EL and have always admired the neutral color rendition and particularly the whiteness of the image. Unfortunately I've...
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    Which Alpha & Why

    So, which alpha and why? (in a hundred four words or less) For 7x... For 8x... For 10x... I'd like the Leica for 7x, I know the choices are limited but I would like to compare it side by side with my 7x EDG. I'm leaning toward the 8x32 EDG as the favorite; the new alpha offerings haven't...
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    Which binocular(s) control stray light best???

    ???? Just wondering which ones you think handle stray light/internal reflections best??? And, how important is it to you??? CG
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    7.5x binoculars

    Anyone have any experience with 7.5x power binoculars??? I see Brunton has/had a 7.5x43. Anyone familiar with it? I'm wondering if 7.5x can provide the best of both worlds of 8x and 7x. Thanks in advance, CG
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    Glare, flare, internal reflections and veiling??? Someone care to explain?

    All, Some terms I'm hearing used to describe binocular shortcomings... glare, flare, internal reflections, veiling, ghosting, haze, and stray light. Are these being used to describe the same thing? or are they very different phenomena? I've heard of a few others, but they are escaping me at...
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    zeiss victory compact... new

    All, Looking thru a cabela's optics mag that arrived yesterday. The picture of the victory compact is a dual hinge modern industrial design style. Not the single offset hinge design of the past. Have you seen it? Used it? CG
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    why no alpha reverse porro compacts?

    So... Why aren't there any alpha reverse porro compacts? CG (o)<(o)<(o)<
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    Bushnell 8x25 Powerview - an amazing bin or maybe I'm loosing my mind

    All, I'm wondering if any of you have looked thru/own a pair of the Bushnell 8x25 Powerview reverse porro and what you think of it... they are well pictured on the Adorama website and cost is about $37 w/ shipping. Sometimes you stumble into something that just clicks with you.. and that is...
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    Nikon 7x42 EDG I - Refurb

    Coming soon to a birdforum near you.... I will contribute to this as well as I placed an order before the listing disappeared. The bins arrived today but I was busy with other stuff that had to be done so I didn't get much of any time with them. So far, they appear to be in good order but it...
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    BX-4 McKinley HD, new version

    Hey all, I'm hearing the McKinley HD BX-4 is being updated for 2014. The so called improvements are: slimmer eyecups, lighter weight - shaved 1.5 ounces from the package, and center locking diopter adjustment. Explains the close-out pricing and discontinued notations you are seeing from inet...
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    7x42 UV HD

    I'm seeing the price on this one jumping up $150. CG
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