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    Kowa Binoculars

    Have you tried the Zeiss Conquest HD binoculars. It is a fabulous binoculars. My only issue with Viper is that their FOV is narrow comparing to similar products. At that price range, you probably want to consider ZenRay PRIME HD binoculars. I also agree with typo that Genesis is an excellent...
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    Best colour contrast binoculars for coloured ring identification under £250?

    Have you tried to use 42mm binoculars to see if you can pick up the ring. I guess those binoculars should do just fine. From my personal experience, the 7x36 ZEN ED2 is one of the best binocular for neutral color. It also handles the color fringing rather well.
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    Which 7x has the sharpest center...

    I have only used 7x36 ED2 and 7x43 ZEN ED3. It's hard to tell which one has better resolution. But I am surprised that the 7x36 ED2 is significantly sharper than the 10x42 ZRS (not the current version with dielectric glass coating).
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    Practical implications of waterproof vs. splash proof

    splash proof means that the water will find its way into the binoculars, which is a very bad idea for such an expensive binoculars. Waterproof binoculars can be submerged in the wafer without letting wafer inside the tubes.
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    Why no Alpha 7x32`s

    The 7x36 ZEN ED2 is probably the closest one to the 7x32. It may not have alpha name. But the quality is definitely reflecting an alpha class. It feels deceivingly lighter than it actually is, probabbly with the open bridge design. I was hoping PIRME HD can come up with a 7x design one day.
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    Swarovision's don't hold up in African dust?

    I think my friend's Canon 5D camera was destroyed by sand during their trip to Africa a couple of years ago. The sand in Africa is very fine particle that will find its way into every available cavity in the binoculars or camera. That review seems to be an honest one. I don't think there is...
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    Here are the new Victorys: Victory HT

    are they available in the US yet?
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    Should I go 7x

    I have used both my 7x36 ZEN ED2 and 7x43 ZEN ED3. I cannot really rate one over the other. But 7x43 ED3 is slightly brighter under low light, maybe due to newer dielectric coating or larger objective, or both.
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    Please, help me choose between these 5...

    I am a big fan of ZEN ED2 7x36 binoculars. The depth of field is probably the best in that price range. Also, if you can find it, some Pentax DCF ED binoculars are also quite nice
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    All i want for Christmas???

    I have tried the Vortex Talon 8x32. The open hinge for such a small/compact binoculars does not go very well. I will get a pair if there is 32mm PRIME in the work.
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    Well performing roof binocular on a budget?

    Zen-Ray has some demo 7x36 ZEN ED2 for $275. It is probably the best deal out there for a fine binos like ED2. I also have good experience with Zen-Ray VISTA and Vortex Diamondback binoculars. They perform rather well for their price. They are the same binoculars with different enclosures.
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    Color Fringing is normal, at least for iPhone5, according to Apple

    http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/apple-says-purple-fringing-on-iphone-5-camera-is-normal-1101188 Here is interesting part really?! sapphire lens? Is it better than the ruby lens binoculars from Walmart? ;)
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    Here's My Review of the Much Anticipated and Continually Delayed HT

    Troubador, how do you rate HT vs SV overall. I understand that they are two different glasses. Each of them has its own pros and cons. Would you recommend HT vs SV?
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    ZEN ED2 82mm Spotting Scope received 2012 Outdoor Life Editor's Choice Award

    Charles, I just took a delivery of your 20-60x82 ED2 spotter last week. Excellent glass. I am very pleased. Thank you. I have one question. Is there an upgrade/change on the tripod foot? Mine was rotated 90 degree with shorter edge parallel to the spotter axis direction. That is different fron...
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    New lens colour for Swarovisions

    the purple color is more of characteristics of Zeiss binoculars.
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    Zen-Ray 8x43 ED3 vs. Nikon Monarch 7 8x42 vs. Nikon Prostaff 7 8x42

    Does Monarch 7 have the same body length as Monarch 3 or ATB? Maybe they share the same optics design with dielectric upgrade and loosening up the field stop to increase FOV. Maybe it can explain why the sweet spot of Monarch 7 is smaller. I have a Monarch 8x ATB. The sweet spot is about...
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    Zen-Ray 8x43 ED3 vs. Nikon Monarch 7 8x42 vs. Nikon Prostaff 7 8x42

    It looks like Monarch 7 has a shorter focal length than Prostaff and ZEN. From camera's analogy, that may explain the shallow depth of field. I have found that my 10x43 ZEN ED has wider depth of field my 10x ZRS.
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    Advice for a new birder on (very!) inexpensive binos

    If you are looking for roof binoculars, make sure to get those with phase coating. Either Vortex Diamondback, Zen-Ray VISTA or Bushnell Excursion should be a good pair to begin with.
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    10x32 or 8x32 non-alpha recommendations, please

    check the signtron 8x32 thread here
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    Vortex diamondback or Zen Ray

    I had VISTA for a couple of weeks before sending it off as a present. I took it to store and compared diamondback. Like several other have said, they are the same binoculars under different rubber armors. You can just shine a flashlight and look at the internal glasses layout. Like many other...
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    Who's got the best box?

    Just received my PRIME HD over the weekend. I liked the well padded soft carrying case much better. Haven't spent a whole lot time on the binoculars itself. But initial testing was rather satisfying. The wide sweet spot is evident without even doing the A/B testing with my other binoculars...
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    Review: ZEN Prime HD

    I am still waiting for my PRIME HD to show up. Has anyone checked the neckstrap connector position? My 7x36 ED2 connector is little too low. My hands have to wrap around them. Not a big deal. But I am hoping that PRIME HD has addressed this.
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    "Worlds Best Birding Binocular ?" Lately much discussed.

    The authority for this subject is [email protected]. You should check with his opinion first and come back to refresh your cache with new data every 3 months. :)
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    Did I get my EDG II 8x42 at a bargain?

    same here. a 7x42 SV will be a perfect binoculars
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    Review: ZEN Prime HD

    How much "Wow" one can get also depends on the expectation. My first pair of binoculars was a B&L Elite. It was an excellent pair, nearly classic if I still kept them. But I didn't get much wow out of it when I first got it. Not at the fault of the Elite, rather, it is I expected too much to...
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