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  1. bluespiderweb

    Any experiences with Aculon 10x42's?

    I was wondering if any others here had tried the Aculons, especially the 10x42's? I've been comparing mine to my EII 10x35's, and also to my roof bins in 10x lately. I've come to find that the Aculons amazingly hold up well against all, except maybe in a couple areas. One is sweet spot, which...
  2. bluespiderweb

    Meostar 7x42 versions

    Well, my closeout Meostar B1 7x42's (last pair, back in stock) arrived yesterday from Cameraland, thank you Doug for getting it here so quickly! They are a match to my Cabelas B1 10x32's, I am happy to say, as they have the tethered objective covers (a wire goes from each cap to the central...
  3. bluespiderweb

    Recommend 1 great binocular for general viewing!

    I only have been using modern binoculars (last 10 years) for a short time here, but I have had many in the last 5 years or so to look through, and enjoy. But one of them stands out so much, that I feel I have to mention it to others who are in the discovery stage of viewing and binoculars. It...
  4. bluespiderweb

    Lighter weight 7x42's?

    I almost bought one of the Meopta 7x42 closeouts from Cameralandny.com, but hesitated too long and they were gone. But one thing that held me back was the approx. 32 oz weight. I might be able to handle it, but I do have some arthritis in my hands, and also bad wrists that give me even more...
  5. bluespiderweb

    OK, what is this I see in the Bushnell Legend M's?

    Here's a post from Sancho in the Bushnell forum, that kind of echoes what I am seeing from my Legend M's, both 8x & 10x: Recently I found the 10x42 on sale and bought them too, after liking the 8x42 Legend M so much, myself. It took me a little longer to warm up to them (smaller oculars than...
  6. bluespiderweb

    No birds? What do you like to look at then?

    It's Winter here on the East Coast, and many of the birds have just moved on, so there isn't much out there unless you get lucky with that, and the weather. I have been battling some medical issues lately, and haven't been able to get out much either-maybe good timing for not wanting to be out...
  7. bluespiderweb

    Why do I like the view so much from these older Minoltas?

    I have an older Minolta Classic II 8x40 Porro that I keep as my car bin, but most everytime I use them, I am very impressed with the view-especially that it seems to have very much contrast, or richness in the view that I scratch my head and wonder just why this old technology delivers such a...
  8. bluespiderweb

    Any Pigeons left in SE PA?

    Hi folks, I've been wondering this for a while now, as I haven't seen even one, for a long time. I live in Southeastern PA, more specifically, central suburban Montgomery Co, where there is still some open space left, though not nearly what it was when I was growing up. I've always taken to...
  9. bluespiderweb

    Porros for less tiresome views as we age?

    Has anyone felt that the Porros promote a less tiresome or stressful view, especially for older eyes, possibly more forgiving to aging eyes? I had not felt this way until just recently, when I had started having some problem in my one eye, due to fluid loss, and an increase in floaters. It...
  10. bluespiderweb

    Binoculars for arrowhead hunting?

    OK, I know this is a bit out there on this forum, but it seems that binoculars with close focus can be a great aid when searching the ground/waterways for arrowheads. Though I did see a post somewhere about this before-don't know if it was here or maybe more likely another forum. Anyway, it's...
  11. bluespiderweb

    Midway USA disappointing service!

    I listed this here, since it is just a customer service issue dealing with binoculars for people to be aware of, and not a particular bin brand issue. On Tuesday June 1st, I received my order from MidwayUSA.com, for a pair of Redfield Renegade binoculars. It was not in a box, but rather a...
  12. bluespiderweb

    What works in backlight?

    From what little I've read regarding binoculars and difficult backlit situations, I believe the suggestion has been made that one usually needs to go with a larger objective lens for the power. Is this a general rule that holds true? Or are there other factors more important? Or do I have a...
  13. bluespiderweb

    A Tail of Three Vixens!

    Sorry to possibly disappoint, but, yes that is a bit poetic license on my part. Tale is the word that should have been used more precisely, about three Vixen Foresta binoculars that I have recently had the pleasure of viewing through. Two are still with me, and I don't know how I cannot keep...
  14. bluespiderweb

    Best modern medium $$ Porro choices today in 8x32?

    Hey guys and ladies, hello! I would ask your assistance please in regards to the question of which Porro binoculars would you recommend today, in 8x30-32, or there abouts?: My first and only binoculars when I was young were Bushnell 8x30 Porros's that I bought when I was a teen in the mid to...
  15. bluespiderweb

    Hello from cheesesteak land, PA

    Hi all, Just wanted to acknowledge Brock's post welcoming me to the forum, in the binocular bargain thread (thank you Brock), and his hunger for one, because I reminded him of them, being near Philadelphia (land of the Philly cheesesteak sandwich)! Anyway, I came across your lovely forum while...
  16. bluespiderweb

    Good starter 8x42 binocs? Think I found some!

    Haven't had a decent set of binocs for some time, and wanted to get back in the woods (just for solitude), with my main interests in hawks and owls, and just being outside. So I've been reading a lot, and trying some differet ones when I can. I finally decided that I would like weatherproof...
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