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    Maven’s Up Coming 25 Percent Off Black Friday B1.2 Sales ?

    Hi every one. Today I received an email from Maven regarding their B1.2 .. 25 percent Off Black Friday Sales Event. I accidentally deleted the Email before I could read it. Any one else receive their Email ? I was wondering when it starts. Tomorrow the 23rd or the 24th …… Thanks
    • gcole
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    Survey - Meopta Owners Of The Meostar 8/10 x32 B1.1 - What’s your First Two(begin with ) Serial Numbers ?

    I am trying to get an idea when(what year) Meopta Transitioned the B1 Meostar 32 mm to the B1.1 Meostar. Our Meostar B1.1 10x32 has serial number starting with 17. Our previous 8xx32 B1.1 Meostar began with serial number 16.
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    Svbony SV46P ED Spotter

    Does any know if the zoom eyepiece can be removed ? If so I was wondering if an adapter can be made to accept 1.25 “ Astro eyepieces
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    Compatible 1.25 “ Eyepieces for the Svbony SA401 - SA405 or the SV406P Spotting Scopes ?

    Anyone using the SF190 1.25” UF18mm on any of these scopes ?
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    My Sky Rover MS ED 6x30 Direct From China Has Arrived.

    Out of curiosity on Jun 28 I ordered these from Sky Rover. Fast shipping to my home here in Florida, less than 10 days. They were nicely packaged in a plain brown box with adequate packaging material. First thoughts as I took them out of their soft case, very impressed. Solid Feel, Visually and...
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    The Banner Cloud MS ED 6x30 Binocular ??

    I came across these recently online. Is this the APM 6x30 except with some type of ED glass ? Sure looks like the APM’s twin. I found these on Skyroveroptics.com, we tried to order a pair but the websites payer section is offline. Is this legit or scam ???
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    Another Cherry Specimen Arrives From Meopta USA

    We have been looking for a deal on the 10x32 Meostar for a couple of years since our purchase of the Meostar B1.1 8x32 back in 2018. So when Meopta USA emailed us regarding their sales on the Meostar we ordered the B1.1 10x32 on the 25th and they arrived today. No surprises, they arrived with no...
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    Meopta’s Meostar 8x or 10x32’s older or Newer B1.1/Plus Versions Are They Really Hard To ReSell ?

    I started this topic because it just keeps popping up. A few here have had issues with Meopta’s Meostar’s quality control. I say a few, that’s it. One member’s here opinion says do not buy a Meopta Meostar because you will loose xxx many dollars. So what’s the deal ? My take on all this … you...
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    New Zeiss FL T 10x32 or New Meopta Meostar 10x32 for the same Price ?

    Which would you buy if purchased below $1000 ? Better deal/Resale ….. Any opinions ?
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    Snypex Return Problem * What To Do ?

    Purchased new pair of 10x32D-ED on Nov. 5. Immediately after bringing them to our eyes found out their eye relief was way inadequate for our use with our glasses. Sure did not measure up to BestBinocularsReviews description and because of their return policy on their website …… 30 day back...
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    Snypex Knight D ED Binoculars ?

    There is not much discussed here about Snypex binoculars.They still have a active website to order direct and I see Amazon and BH Photo are selling them now. My search tells me the company’s address is located in Valley Stream NY. Has anyone here had any interaction with Snypex Direct or thru...
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    A Meopta Meostar 8x32 B1.1 with a Serial number starting with 160xxx ?

    After my short remarks on the For Sale Section here on a particular binocular being sold, now has us wondering about our B1.1 8x32 Meostar. First off our history with Meopta binoculars. We owned the 6.5x32 Meopro, owned two versions of the Cabelas Meostar HD 8x32 version, handled/ looked thru...
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    Any Forum Members Recently Pull The Trigger And Purchase A Cabelas Euro HD Clearance 10x32 Or 10x42 Binocular ?

    Interested to hear your opinion on their Overall Performance
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    Fujinon HC Hyper Binoculars - Made In House …. Japan. What Does This Actually Mean ?

    From my research Fujinon’s lower priced binoculars are sourced out of China. Their premium line say made in Japan. This brings me to their latest binoculars, the HC Hyper 8x42 and 10 power. If I am correct these are described as being made in house, made in Japan. What does this actually mean...
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    What Discontinued Binocular Would You Redesign and Bring Back If You Could ?

    It would be the Opticron BGA Classic 7x36 , one of the most user friendly/comfortable binocular I have ever used. Rebuild With a lighter frame. Having a tad slimmer rubber armor with the latest coatings using ED glass. If Opticron could do this, I think most 7 power Bino Fans would kill to have...
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    Which Maven - The B2 or B6 Has The Largest ocular Lens ?

    I was wondering which model Maven had the largest ocular lens. The B2 or B6 ?. I thought there would be a reference table somewhere showing their numbers. Maybe someone here would know ?
    • gcole
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    Fujinon HC 8x42 Size Comparison To The Opticron BGA Classic 7x36 and The Kowa 6.5x32 BDII

    Today thanks to two family members , I was able to get a visual shot of our Fujinon HC Hyper Clarity 8x42 next to the Opticron BGA Classic 7x36 and the Kowa BDII 6.5x32.
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    Who Gets The First Binocular or Spotting Scope With Serial Number 00001 Right Off The Assembly Line ?

    When a New Model of Binoculars or Spotting Scope first becomes available to the Public, I have always wondered where does that vey first one right off the assembly line end up ? Could they be going to a special employee within the comapany, a special Optics Exhibit within that company or just...
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    Leica .. Swarovski and Zeiss are not the only Alpha Compacts You Should Consider

    While both I and my significant other have not purchased a Alpha Compact in many years, a offer from DVOR.Com last week which had the Kowa Genesis 10x22 for sale for $485 promoted my wife to quickly pull the trigger on these. She finds these amazing, along with the just right fitting very well...
    • gcole
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    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Kowa
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    Shipped binoculars At It’s Best

    I had started a topic back in Aug 2020 discussing taking real care when shipping to others. So when I just received and opened a package shipped to me today, from a fellow BirdForum Member I thought this deserved special attention having its own thread. From left to right …. first photo show...
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    Meopta Meostar B1 - 8 or 10x32 In Black ?

    We’re the B1 - 8 or 10x32 Meostar’s ever produced and sold with BLACK rubber armor ???
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    WWW.Trekkinn.com

    I accidentally came across this site. They have binoculars for sale with reasonable prices, one example … the Bushnell Custom Elite 7x26 in stock shipped to me for around $300. here in the states. Has anyone dealt with this online outside the U.S. company ? They accept PayPal. First place I have...
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    Opticron A Real Alternative To The Top European Brands !

    It’s been almost 4 weeks since I had the opportunity to handle Opticron’s DBA VHD + 8x42 binocular and because they left me with such a positive overall opinion of their performance, I ordered a pair a few days ago. They arrived yesterday and they did not disappoint. This is the second pair of...
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    Price New From China Factory 7x36EDII $289 Shipped On Ebay Is It Worth The Risk ?

    I Came across these on Ebay. Seller says inventory from Factory who made them, guaranteed quality control checked for proper working order. Shipped from China .... I always regretted selling my last perfect operating pair. This is the 7x36EDII version. Was there a EDIII version or 4th ? . Seller...
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    Nikon Monarch 8x42 HG or Fujinon 8x42 HC

    If both could be purchased for the same price with full warranty, which one would you purchase ? Why ?
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