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  1. Mike F

    8x32 UVHD+ vs 7x35 Retrovid

    I’ve been following the recent threads on both of the above, but AFAIK there is no thread dedicated to a comparison of these two binoculars. One of the downsides to this wonderful site, which is full of interesting and useful information as well as a real sense of camaraderie, is that it can...
  2. Mike F

    Dioptre setting on a 12x50 UV+

    This is a simple question about dioptre setting. It seems much harder to set the dioptre absolutely correctly on my 12x50 UV+ than it does on my lower power binoculars. Also, in general, the ease of view is not what is on the lower power bins - even compared to a 10x42. I presume that it is the...
  3. Mike F

    Asymmetry of optics left to right

    So, a question. I’ve noticed that the insides of two similar binoculars that I have do not appear similar inside (left to right barrels). It’s hard for me to describe because frankly I don’t know what I’m looking at, but I see two ‘halves’ looking through toward the ocular lens which are of...
  4. Mike F

    New 12x50 UVHD+ lens issue

    Hi Everyone, I sincerely hope that you are all keeping well! The purpose of this post is to get some advice / reassurance about a lens issue that I have on a new 12x50. I purchased the binocular from a Leica dealer in Holland and have had it for a few weeks. Initially I noticed a spot of dust...
  5. Mike F

    Leica 8x32 BN

    Hi everyone. I thought I'd just enquire here about some 8x32 BN's which are on eBay UK at the moment. I realise that in sharing this I might loose them to someone else, buts that's OK! ;)B (: They are priced at £669 which I suspect is a little 'ambitious', but they do look superb. The price...
  6. Mike F

    Noctivid 10x42 vs Ultravid HD+ 10x50

    Does anyone have any experience of both of these bins? I'm interested in the optical performance and differences rather than the ergonomic. I have the NV but have always been interested in a 10x50 UV. Apart from slightly longer viewing times with the extra light capture of the 50 are there any...
  7. Mike F

    To strap, or not to strap.......

    Hello everyone! I'm wondering what you good folk do with your bino strap. It's always seemed to me that the obvious, best, safest thing to do is to attach the strap to the bin and put it round your neck(!), but whenever I see pics posted of peoples bins the strap is hardly ever attached. I have...
  8. Mike F

    Hello from a British expat in Finland!

    Hello everyone! I've been lurking here for a while but have decided to take the plunge and join the fun! I confess that I'm not a 'birder' (yet!) but I love observing nature and beautiful scenery etc with a good pair of binoculars! I've learned a lot from reading here already and feel that I...
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