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    After a year with an 8.5x42 SV FPro.

    Something that I still do not understand is why people choose a 42 over a 32 because of low light performance. I am comparing the El 32 with the 42 since a few days and can't for the life of me see a difference that justifies the bigger glas. Sure there is a difference but so tiny it's not even...
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    8x25 CL vs 8x32 EL Field Pro

    The thing is: someone stated that the EL 32 advantages outweight the glare issues it has. Today I had it with me again in the woods. It is light, a dream to hold, great depth of field and FOV and furthermore an outstanding ease of view. The glare and veiling doesn't bother me that much, actually...
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    New released Swaro CL Companion 8x30 B

    I know nothing about a release date and did not see them in person. I just like the new look and the focus knob may be an upgrade, we'll see. I live next to the European Office in Bavaria Germany, the main Swarovski factory is located near Innsbruck Austria. There is all the tweaking and secret...
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    New released Swaro CL Companion 8x30 B

    Looks nice ! Hope they tweaked the optics a bit.
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    After a year with an 8.5x42 SV FPro.

    So many happy 8.5 user ... reading all this helps a lot ! I am having a hard time too deciding which binoculars are best for me, except I only need ONE pair ;) Sounds like an expensive obsession to get the perfect binocular collection ... As we need one pair that does it all it will be the...
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    8x25 CL vs 8x32 EL Field Pro

    Right now I have the chance to compare the 8x32 to the 8,5x42 FP models for a few days. After day one I can say the 42 EL controls glare better ! That veiling glare is still there but never in the center and way less than with the 32 EL. It is really just a thin line arround the edges. The 32...
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    Victory pocket models updated!

    Somebody can give a statement Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25 vs Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25 ? I boiled it down to those two and lean towards the Zeiss at the moment. I am most interested in the ease of view of the Zeiss. I could test the Swarovski and it was ok but maybe someone can tell me the Zeiss is...
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    Thoughts on the SLC WB?

    They are unfortunately the ugliest bins in our solar system :-( Swarovski really need to update the rubber armor !
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    8x25 CL vs 8x32 EL Field Pro

    It's funny ... Saw a deer this morning too. I was able to sneak closer behind some big trees. What a joy and silent freedom. The old Dialyt is pretty stunning in those situations. And then it went ... A dog came along from the other side, chuck is right. First they smell you, then they pick up...
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    Which Would You Pick....8x32 or 8x42 and Why...

    Is the bad weather coming from you guys again ? It's rain and snow all day long ...
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    Pick a Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 or Zeiss Terra ED Pocket 8x25?

    Sorry but I too sent back my monarch 7 8x30 right away. Grey veiling when I looked at a hedge ... I would skip this bins. Jm2C
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    Hi Lee, I am new to birding so no glue what Ammersee hotspot is good. All I can tell you is there are more lakes that are worth a trip. Chiemsee is where I live (70 km from Munich), Walchensee ... One of the best birding lakes orround here should be Neusiedler See National Park in Austria...
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    Forgot some ... If any Nerd out there is keen for a Zeiss Dialyt 7x42 T*P ... I know a mate that sells his for 1200 Euros. Condition is good, had a complete check at Zeiss in 2015. The papers of the check are included.
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    I did a second run and just checked out my favourites. I concentraded mainly on ease of view, overall fit and finish, handling and of course colour reproduction. The winner when it comes to colours is the Noctivid ! The handling is somewhat strange though. It's a heavy brick and I tend to "jam"...
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    oh jan ... the price is hot but the SF is too overpowered to my eyes. I think rolling ball effect would disturb me too. Thats why I did not try the SV, same binoculars in many ways what people wrote at birdforum. The old Trinovid is still more than 1000 Euro. Way too expensive I think ... I...
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    Unfortunately there is no way to test them outdoors for a few hours. This would be perfect but simply not possible. Next time I test them mostly for ER and ease of view. Just to make sure I buy one that really fits my eyes. The SF was really too much ! Maybe that super sharp flat field...
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    Hello everybody, went to town today and what can I say ... almost everything was there to try ! I began with the Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25. These are some very impressive binoculars !!! Very easy on the eyes for the size, bright, sharp, well made and again so easy to look through. Very...
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    I never came across one of the 2012 - 2015 Trinovids for such a price. Searched the whole EU ...
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    Thx Phil, I asume you are talking about the old till 2015 Trinovid which I am interested in. The new HD I don't know ... I want that Leica feel and do not care much about weight. Oh those pretty things ! Wish I had more cash to spend :-)
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    The Nikon Monarch HG is down to 700 here in Germany. I may go to the Leica Store in Munich next week to check out every Leica binoculars. That's the only thing that helps ... Having a look through all of them.
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    Please compare the 2012-2015 Trinovid to the new Trinovid HD

    Exactely what I was looking for ... Confusing though. Thank you for this write up !
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    Leica Trinovid worth it ?

    Hi, after a lot silent reading here I am about to purchase my first good set binoculars. Had the Nikon m7 8x30 for a few moments but I could see massive veiling glare right away so it went back to the shop. I really would like to buy the old Trinovid 8x42 which was made till 2015. It looks...
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    Maven B3 10x30: low-light glare?

    Just returned a m7 8x30, glare was terrible. More a toy than a real binocular. Search goes on ...
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    Binocular for wild safari or bird

    Just wanted to add some: I bought a Monarch 7 8x30 last week ... It is now back in the store ! First look outside our living room at a small wedge there was grey veiling all over my sight. Started at the bottom of the FOV and coverd almost 2/3 then. I just couldn't see anything ! Built Nr. was...
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