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    pre 2016 EL 8.5x42 vs field pro - close focus distance

    Look through these threads. There is some info in there related to the approximate serial number range in which the change was made around the time of the release of the NL. In other words, you can get a very recent Field Pro if you want that still has the closer focus, no doubt some are still...
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    Is the knob on the front of the UV hinge removable?

    Yes it pops off. I had this adapter on a previously owned pair. If I recall it took more force than I expected but came off without any ill effects. https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/studs-adapters/products/outdoorsmans-leica-ultravid-binocular-stud Website says it's not compatible with...
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    New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?

    I think JG means that it's pure speculation whether they have just changed the description or actually changed the binocular. It seems an absurd step to increase your production cost by introducing a physical change to an existing product, while simultaneously dropping the price. If they have...
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    In lockdown - trying to buy bins

    Agreed. I've owned all three in 8 and 10, with the exception of Noctivid 10x. I've enjoyed them all for different reasons and with their different strengths, but your list of priorities point strongly toward the SF 8x42. However so much depends on how they feel and look for you, I don't...
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    New Zeiss 8x32SF as your main binocular

    The 10x32 SF is actually “only” 390’ at 1000 yards. Still very impressive. The 8x number is correct for view at 1000 yards, but the 10x is 427’ at 1000 meters which Zeiss and some others continue to put in their specs . . . not a particularly helpful measure. For a simple conversion from...
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    Clark's Nutcrackers in all-Juniper habitat

    This is definitely unusual in my experience with Clark's Nutcrackers. Although not an expert I'm fond of them, and as you mentioned I've only found them near reliable sources of pine nut food. Even the area and elevation you're describing are not consistent with where I typically see them...
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    Swarovski SLC 15x56 Review

    Thanks for the review, I’ve been thinking about these for awhile. Just a heads up in my (limited) online research of the doubler I was left with the impression it only fits the eyepiece threads of the prior slc and el lines and they don’t make a doubler that fits the current binos. Worth a...
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    Your pick btw 8x32, 8x42, 8.5x42?

    my new favorite word. Slang for "binoculars that seem to make the world glow" ;)
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