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FinePix s 304 und Minolta dimage z1 an Weltbild Refraktor
Was für'n Depp bist du denn? Best regards Walter -
New Minox 8x42 BL's?
The reviews may change, but the Minox (optical) quality remains the same. Last but not least because of their 3-lens eyepiece design and other (optical) flaws caused by objectives and housing. Minox: changing the design would make products much more expensive. Birdwatching mag: changing the... -
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Shouldn't a 1,700$ pair of binos be perfect?
I agree. The SEs are good porros, optics are very good but not perfect, the rest is far away from what is feasible. I rate them recommendable but not for everybody. May be they were especially designed for John Traynor. 3:-) Because John got one Nikon discontinued them. Walter- Wehr
- Post #14
- Forum: Binoculars
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Minox BD 8.5x43 BR Asph. Argon filled etc.
You are offended? Sorry, but this is your problem. I don't dismiss your opinion, but practical experience leads to different results, for I'm talking about experience not opinions. Finally, may be your sample of Minox 10x58 is an unusual good one. Walter -
Minox BD 8.5x43 BR Asph. Argon filled etc.
Sure, the Japanese manufacturers meet the Minox specifications. Walter -
Minox BD 8.5x43 BR Asph. Argon filled etc.
I have no problem, if you say Minox is o.K. for you. But here are people who want to know what they can expect from Minox in comparison with top bins. Therefore I gave my statements. There is definitely something wrong with your experience and/or your demands and/or your ability to judge in... -
Minox BD 8.5x43 BR Asph. Argon filled etc.
It's all about stray light, reflexes and CA. That's the scrap for me. They are well able to make top bins, but not for this little money within their market segment. Walter -
Minox BD 8.5x43 BR Asph. Argon filled etc.
Dave, I would like to emphasize what you and I said. On my opinion it's the only real drawback of Minox. Of course the people at Minox know it very well too. I visit them on regular basis at their centre in Wetzlar (not far away from my home) to see which improvements they are making. Until... -
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Why stop making the 7x42 Dialyt?
Henry, I've got the total results from the transmission test today. Because of copyrights I should not post them here in public. But I offer the following: I will put the results of 11/2005 and 5/2000 together in a private pdf-file. Everyone interested send me a request email with... -
Minox BD 8.5x43 BR Asph. Argon filled etc.
There is no way to even think about comparing Zeiss/Leica/Nikon with Minox. Minox expressly claims to offer only middle range bins. And so they are in quality and for most bins in prices until today. But the EDs are definitely to expensive. Everybody who plans to buy a Minox should know this... -
Why stop making the 7x42 Dialyt?
Hello Henry, the test is ongoing and available on the net, but only in German and without the results. I will give some more information, when the test is finished (Novembre or December edition of the magazine). http://www.dwj.de/ Walter -
Minox BD 8.5x43 BR Asph. Argon filled etc.
Hello Hogjaws, all the Minoxs suffer from tremendous stray-light and CA (ALT or not, even the EDs). I tested a lot of bins in their factory in Wetzlar/Germany and they are all the same scrap. It's really a pity, but I found them useless for me. For example I changed the Minox 15x58 ED with a... -
Minox BD 8.5x43 BR Asph. Argon filled etc.
Hope the Meopta/Kahles/Docter are not as bad as the Minox under bright light conditions (sun from where ever). Walter -
Why stop making the 7x42 Dialyt?
In big german hunter and firearm magazines there were detailed binocular tests in 1996, 2001 and 2005. The results in light transmission (day and night curve adapted to eye sensitivity) was amazing. The winner in all three years was the big brother of the Zeiss Dialyt 7x42 BGAT*P* - the Zeiss... -
A hypothetical question...
Very easy for me: First a Leica Geovid 8x56, second a Zeiss FL 7x42 and third a Nikon HGL 8x32. Then perhaps in addition a Svarowsky 10x50 SLC. Walter- Wehr
- Post #4
- Forum: Binoculars
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So how bad are Steiners?
And you would very likely damage both, the Classics and the Ultravid in this contest against a Steiner IF. Walter -
Can the nitrogen escape?
Your are right. Nevertheless and under "normal" conditions it takes 15-20 years. But if you forget your bins in the sun/ overheated car or take them with you in planes or in altitudes above 2500m it will take only a few days or weaks and the nitrogen is mixed up with environmental atmosphere...- Wehr
- Post #10
- Forum: Binoculars
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Fujinon FMTRSX
There is no army in the world using the best binocs in the world (optically) - why should they? Soldiers are not looking at stars. Armies prefer mechanical quality, sturdiness and waterproofness. There were various complaints about fogged Nikon bins in Europe in the last two years - mentioned in... -
Fujinon FMTRSX
Ceasar, you wrote "several years ago..." Allow for the fact, that all big brands have improved and updated their products several times in the last years. Walter -
Nikon 8x30 E2 or 8x32 SE
I am absolutely determined to neither agree nor to disagree - but only this time. :storm: :storm: :storm: :storm: :storm: :storm: :storm: Walter -
Can the nitrogen escape?
Nitrogen can escape, when time goes by. But not with a "pop". There is no pressure within bins. They are not filled with nitrogen like car tyres with air, but only "closed" after assembling under nitrogen atmosphere. Walter- Wehr
- Post #4
- Forum: Binoculars
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Help a Nikon 7x35E Owner In distress !!!!
John, I am absolutely determined to neither agree nor to disagree - but only this time. :storm: :storm: :storm: Walter