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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    Thank you for the info!
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    Sold my Slc 10x42. Did get a chance to make it to Cabela's to look thru the 8.5x42, Nikon HG 8X42, and SLC 8x42. Wasn't able to take them outside with one guy behind the counter and he was pretty busy. I was pressed for time. Really liked the HG . Wasn't even really considering it. Still like...
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    Thank you! I agree that me personally wouldn't probably know the difference between SLC vs the Swarovison. Or spending that much more money to upgrade when I probably wouldn't see the difference. Getting the 8x SLC probably is the best route. I was just trying to get as much info and opinions by...
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    I will probably have to sell or trade in the 10x SLC. Just trying to figure out if I can go up that much in price for the 8.5 or find something for around the price I bought my slc for. Wish I could afford a great 10x and 8x
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    I bought them last year. Doug at camerland told me to give him a call. That is where I bought them. It is the FOV for the reason to look for something else. With what I use them for just need something with a better FOV.
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    Forgot to add that is doesn't have to be the best FOV bino out there. Just wanted something a little better than my 10x.
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    Thank you. I have done a little research on the Zeiss. Looks like a great bino in a 8x. I won't be able to keep my slc along with getting another pair. Kinda why I am having a hard time figuring out what route to go because I can only purchase one bino. Want to make sure it's the right one. And...
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    Thanks for the info! I really like the SLC I have except for the FOV. Maybe I should just go with the 8x42 SLC instead of spending the extra amount on something like the 8.5x42
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    Yeah I did. I wanted to post it in this section because I didn't know if if a lot of people would look at under that section. It can be deleted in this section. Just trying to get some input.
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    Swarovski 8.5x 42 or something else

    I currently own the SLC hd 10x42. I really like them but they might be a bit much in the woods for me. Sometimes hard to pick up objects right away. I am thinking about getting a different pair and looking at the 8.5x42. One question I have is can you get them new without the field pro package...
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    8.5x42?

    I would like to try a pair of these out. Might have to make a long trip and see!?
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    8.5x42?

    Thank you for all that! Lots of good info as I don't know a lot about all the binos. Still learning and have learned a lot on this site. I don't need them right away. I have looked at a few places but haven't found really any so far. I will keep looking. I would like to find a place that has the...
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    8.5x42?

    Will do. Thank you. Hard part is I have absolutely no stores within 3 hrs to try anything.
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    8.5x42?

    It pretty much comes down the FOV. I really like them and the glass is great. It's that i find myself losing or having a hard time finding animals in thick cover. The steadiness isn't a problem I do some glassing on edges of crop fields but nothing that is more than 4-500 yards. I was looking...
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    8.5x42?

    I currently own the SLC hd 10x42. I really like them but they might be a bit much in the woods for me. Sometimes hard to pick up objects right away. I am thinking about getting a different pair and looking at the 8.5x42. One question I have is can you get them new without the field pro package...
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    Help with binocular choice

    How are the swarovski el 8.5x42? Found them for 1300.00 new Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    Help with binocular choice

    Truly appreciate all that BruceH! And from everyone. I thought the slc hd was the new one. I am gonna have to jump on one in a hurry. Any idea what would be a reasonable price to sell my Conquest hd 10x42? They are in excellent condition. I would like to sell these before getting new ones if...
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    Help with binocular choice

    Thanks! Yeah i am gonna go with an 8x. Well 99.9% sure. O am thinking a slc hd? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    Help with binocular choice

    Any other info? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    Help with binocular choice

    Getting a lot of knowledge! Thank you. I was just thinking about something else for a better fov. I like the magnification of the 10x but when in the woods its a little much. Seems when focusing it takes a minute to find the sweet spot. Doesn't always stay put. If that makes sense. I hear what...
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    Help with binocular choice

    Thanks Bruce for all that info!! I am from Marquette, MI. The U. P. Not much around here. I will keep checking though. Man didn't think i would have such a tough decision Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    Help with binocular choice

    Appreciate all the great info! Making it a hard decision. Lol. I see the slc and the slc hd. Is it the same or newer model? Those mavens look nice but seem heavy? I didn't know you could try out some and return. Might be an option. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    Help with binocular choice

    Thank you for all the info for those that posted. Lots of things to consider. I will continue to read and learn. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    Help with binocular choice

    Thank you for all that info! Sure would be nice to have some places close to check them out. Would like to see how much different an 8x compared to what i have. Does this rolling ball make you sick or something you can get use to? Have you looked thru the Maven compared to the conquest? Sent...
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    Help with binocular choice

    That is what i was leaning towards. Wouldn't miss that much magnification with 8 but better fov. I kinda wanted to stay with the 42 Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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