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    Nikon EDG 8x42 after one year - review updated

    Owning and using the Nikon EDG 8x42 for over a year I have updated my review. http://www.greatestbinoculars.com/allpages/reviews/nikon/nikonedg8x42/nikonedg8x42review.html Although my first impression of this sample had been that it could be brighter than my review sample a couple of years...
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    Leica Noctivid 8x42 design flaws and review - owners please check

    I have owned the Noctivid over a year now in which I have mostly used the Nikon EDG instead. The name seems program - the Noctivid is great in low or subdued light, but probably much more due to a strongly boosted contrast by skewing the transmission curve than due to more transmissive glass...
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    Nikon 8x30 E2 100th anniversary - improved coatings/mini review

    First impression: This is now a bright glass with neutral colours! I tested the E2 in 2015 and 2017 and came to the conclusion that it was not good enough to keep it. Now with a third sample, this time from the 100th anniversary edition (I played around with it for about two hours over a course...
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    Leica Noctivid 10x42 review

    Leica Germany had test weeks for the Noctivids recently, a truly excellent service IMO and marketing money well spend (hopefully). Unfortunately I got the 10x instead of the 8x, nevertheless it was an exciting week with a gorgeous binocular. Like with the Ultravid 7x42HD+ which is my point of...
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    Whooper swan - have you heard any hissing?

    Hi all, I was wondering if whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) make hissing sounds when frightened or fighting a predator. Has anyone experienced that? I have watched several attacks of arctic foxes on these swans but was never close enough to hear the sounds involved. Thanks, Tobias
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    Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD Plus review

    I have spent a couple of weeks with this little gem of a binocular - the glass I was most curious about, especially as the 8x42 Ultravid HD Plus is amazing and definitely a favorite of mine. Review here...
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    Color casts - green, red, warm... photographed

    I am crazy about colours, it´s a disease that came with passion and profession. As I got quite a bit of criticism for my description of the Zeiss SF green colour cast, today I tried to do a quick more objective investigation into colour reproduction. I photographed through the objectives of...
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    The phenomenal but dark Nikon EDG 8x42 - review

    My 8x42 EDG review is here: http://www.greatestbinoculars.com/allpages/reviews/nikon/nikonedg8x42/nikonedg8x42review.html I included the EDG into my long term review of premium 8x42s: http://www.greatestbinoculars.com/allpages/reviews/nikon/nikonedg8x42/nikonedg8x42review.html I immediately...
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    Reviews: premium 8x42s - Zeiss SF vs HT vs Leica Ultravid Plus vs Swarovision vs SLC

    Last spring I had to opportunity to compare those five bins for 6 weeks in parallel. The comparative review as well as the new reviews of Zeiss SF, Zeiss HT and the Ultravid HD Plus are now online: http://www.greatestbinoculars.com/index.html Tobias
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    Exit pupil mysteries - Spherical Aberration? - too short eyecup phenomenon

    Eyecups should be 10mm longer to keep me in exit pupil, but then image vignettes... So I have 6 alpha 8x binos for a couple of weeks testing. 5 are very good without major issues, it´s more a matter of taste and money which one to prefer. I had a really puzzling phenomenon with one though. And...
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    Swarovski EL 8.5x42 review, and updated SLC 8x42 W B review

    All things are relative. Einstein said. Here´s my review of the Swarovski EL 8.5x42 Swarovision. At the moment it´s my favorite binocular, way better than the SLC 8x42 W B, and better than its 8x32 sibling, too. Many surprises, especially comparing to the 8x32 Swarovision...
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    Zeiss West 8x30 Porro (non-B) review

    My review of this legendary glass is here: http://www.greatestbinoculars.com/allpages/reviews/zeiss/zeissporro8x30/zeissporro8x30.html Finally I got a serviced and clean sample, #6xx xxx, because they ALL are foggy and if you pay for the service you can have a brand new Nikon E2 instead...
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    Swarovski SLC 8x42 W B review

    After 3 month of use I posted my review: http://www.greatestbinoculars.com/allpages/reviews/swarovski/swarovskislc8x42/swarovskislc8x42.html The SLC 8x42 is a great binocular. Comparing it to the 8x32 Swarovision was a thrilling experience - the SLC is very different and avoids the...
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    Swarovski Habicht 8x30W review - vs. Nikon SE and Swaro SV

    At the moment these are my favourite binoculars ever, despite some flaws (most of which can be dealt with by some homemade modifications). I have used them 9 months side by side with the Nikon SE and the Swaro 8x32 SV and their image is simply the most beautiful one, even in close ups. My...
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    Nikon 8x32 SE review - vs. Habicht and Swarovision

    After 9 months of using them side by side with a Habicht 8x30W and the SV8x32 I decided to publish my review honoring these fine and now discontinued bins. http://www.tmfilmpro.com/alleseiten/reviews/binoculars/nikon8x32se/Nikon8x32se.html In Germany SEs seem discontinued and prices for the...
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    made in Japan? made in Germany? made in China?? Minox and Olympus models

    Am I right in being sceptical about manufacturers´labeling as "made in japan", "made in Germany" when all the parts are from China... check my article, compare the images and judge for yourself: http://www.tmfilmpro.com/alleseiten/reviews/binoculars/madeinchina/madeinchina.html
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    review: Canon 10x30, 10x42

    I have been using the Canon 10x42 and 10x30 for a couple of years each and thought I´d publish my experiences including some insider information from a specialized German dealer... http://www.tmfilmpro.com/alleseiten/reviews/binoculars/CanonIS/CanonIS.html Both have a unique user value. But I...
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    review: Swarovski Habicht 8x30 from 1961 - incredible

    I have put up a review of this fantastic binocular sample from 1961 here: http://www.tmfilmpro.com/alleseiten/reviews/binoculars/swarohabicht8x30/habicht8x301961.html I even had two samples, both from 1961, both identical! The quality is simply incredible. Beaten up, probably never serviced...
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    11 binocular models tested - devastating results - and other stories

    Dear binocular fans, I have published five articles on interesting binocular issues on my website - http://www.tmfilmpro.com/alleseiten/reviews/binoculars/binoculars.html All reviews from my perspective as a wildlife filmmaker and daily user, nonscientific and not attached to any brand. - a...
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