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  1. jaymoynihan

    questions for 100mm users

    i have some questions for folks who currently use, or did in the past, a 100mm prismatic spotting scope. which one? which eyepieces? your comments on its performance? did you ever use it for astronomy, and if so, how was its performance? If you no longer use it, why not? thanks
  2. jaymoynihan

    Vortex Viper 10x50 HD

    Hi, I am familar with a couple Viper HD models. I am searching for information from someone who has actually used, or tried, the Vortex Viper HD 10x50 HD. In particular, their optical quality, exspecially CA control. Not interested in suggestions of alternatives.
  3. jaymoynihan

    Retro Style

    For awhile now my standard carry, absent a deluge in the forecast, or during the depth of winter, is the 8x SE, and on occasion the 10x SE. Over that time have come to enjoy the "retro" look of them. Any E,EII, SE folk out there feel the same?;)
  4. jaymoynihan

    Celestron Regal 65ED, late to the party

    Just got one of these from Eagle Optics. I am very pleasantly surprised (even though i read Frank's magnum opus thread from 2010 before ordering). For the price it is a seriously fine piece of optics. The focus on mine is very nice, BTW. When I use a scope during the day, it had been usually an...
  5. jaymoynihan

    FYI Allbinos review 8x43 ED2

    http://www.allbinos.com/177-news-Zen-Ray_Optics_ZEN_ED2_8x43_-_binoculars'_review.html
  6. jaymoynihan

    A completed set.

    I just completed my SE set with a 10x42 SE. Close focus for me is about 11 feet. The 16.4 foot spec on the close focus had me skittish for a couple years. But as is often the case, the focus was closer than spec with a binocular. I use the 8x for daytime, and the 12x for night sky. After...
  7. jaymoynihan

    SE fantasy

    Given the Nikon SE lovefest in the forum of late, i thought i would pose a question. Now, I know Nikon will not introduce new SE models. But, what other sizes would you like to see made available. My wish list: 7x25 SE. a mini/compact versin. 8x42 SE. The standard size. Would probably sell...
  8. jaymoynihan

    Second Allbino EDG review: 8x42

    http://www.allbinos.com/index.php?test=lornetki&test_l=224 ;)
  9. jaymoynihan

    C90 bargain

    I recently picked up a Celestron C90 for $159.95 on Amazon. If one is not philosophically opposed to Maks, and you want/need high magnification for nature observation, i recommend. I am using it with one of my other eyepieces, a 25mm Plossl for 50x & 1 degree FOV. So far, excellent performance...
  10. jaymoynihan

    The fair weather bird watcher.

    This a.m. I took a stroll accompanied by a binocular i had not used for awhile, prompting the following thoughts. The majority of folks in my country who "watch birds" never would frequent this optics sub-forum, or BF itself. They are the folks who like to watch the birds at their feeders, the...
  11. jaymoynihan

    10x42?

    Do you use a 10x42 binocular as your only one, or as your "general purpose one"? If so why that one instead of others?
  12. jaymoynihan

    Vortex Talon 8x42 HD, informal user report

    Vortex Talon 8x42 HD This is my user report on the Vortex 8x42 HD binocular. This binocular is probably exactly the same under the armor as the Eagle Optics 8x42 ED. The differences being cosmetic (color and brand identification.) This would make sense since ER, Vortex, and Atlas are all...
  13. jaymoynihan

    Informal Review of Vortex Viper 8x32 HD

    This are my first Vortex product. A little about myself. My avocation is nature study. My hands are medium size. My nose is small and face is more towards flat, rather than simian. My other 8x32 size class binos are: Nikon 8x32 SE Leupold 8x32 Gold Ring HD Zeiss 8x30 BGAT*P* (aka: “classics)...
  14. jaymoynihan

    Question about Viper 10x50 HD

    I am looking for comments/comparisons on the level of CA in the Viper 10x50 HD. I am familiar with the 8x32 model of that line and like the level of CA control in it. Thanks
  15. jaymoynihan

    Eagle Optics Ranger ED 10x42 Binocular, user report

    This is the beginning of my report on the Eagle Optics Ranger ED 10x42 Binocular, which i recently purchased. I will add to it after some time has passed. This binocular is probably exactly the same under the armor as the Vortex Talon Vortex Talon HD 10x42. This would make sense since ER...
  16. jaymoynihan

    Confusion re Nikon "action" porros

    Are the Nikon Action Extreme models the same, optically, as the Nikon Action Extreme ATB models?
  17. jaymoynihan

    52mm Opticron

    I am curious about the performance of the 52mm Opticron GS GA ED Spotting Scope with 12-36x Zoom. Anyone have experience with it?
  18. jaymoynihan

    Binoporn 2

    Who wants to go walkies?
  19. jaymoynihan

    Meopta Meostar 7x42; how yellow is yellow?

    I read that the Meopta Meostar 7x42 has yellow cast to the view. How much? Descriptions, ?
  20. jaymoynihan

    A strange 8x30 classic

    This bino should (assuming the date between the eyepieces is correct) be a T*P model, but does not bear those marks and has an earlier exterior...
  21. jaymoynihan

    8x20 Monovid

    I recently obtained the 8x20 Monovid. I will at a later time do a review of sorts. If anyone has any questions about the instrument, feel free to ask.
  22. jaymoynihan

    is this new?

    http://www.eagleoptics.com/binoculars/eagle-optics/eagle-optics-ranger-ed-8x32-binocular 9 degree FOV!?
  23. jaymoynihan

    A change of grease?

    I am aware this question does not make sense pocket-book-wise, but anyway.... I appreciate the optical quality of my pair of inexpensive Leupold BX-1 8x30 Yosemites. I have been wondering about the following. The focus on it makes a slight squish sound, and while smooth, has a slight feet in...
  24. jaymoynihan

    a brief note on the Audubon ED focus and cold

    I have been putting a few of my porros in the freezer to check the effect of cold on the efficiency of the focus wheel. I just pulled my Audubon 8.5x ED (armored, about 9-10 years old) out of the freezer. Definitely sluggishness, but would be usable if necessary.
  25. jaymoynihan

    Eagle Optics Ranger ED 10x42

    I am interested in any comments, or opinions, comparisons, BY SOMEONE WHO HAS ACTUALLY USED THEM, on the Eagle Optics Ranger ED 10x42. Thanks
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