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  1. Bob A (SD)

    Anyone else have the oculars frost over from the moisture from their eyes when ambien

    Anyone else have the oculars frost over from the moisture from their eyes when >> the ambient temperature is a single digit or less? Drives me nuts :(
  2. Bob A (SD)

    68 year old Zeiss U-Boat binos.... value?

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2319347/Resurfacing-68-years-The-binoculars-taken-U-boat-commander-moments-crew-surrendered-end-World-War-11.html Resurfacing after 68 years: The binoculars taken from a U-boat commander moments after crew surrendered at the end of World War 11 By...
  3. Bob A (SD)

    Alternative to MadDog bino manager harness

    I recently picked up the Mad Dog from Colemans based on several recommendations here. The sternum strap design is indeed a big improvement over the armpit harnesses out there. I also came across this rig which is a sternum design too but more refined. Don't own it but thought folks here might...
  4. Bob A (SD)

    Just heard from SONA re: rainguards

    They have advised that they WILL be making the new rainguards designed for winged eyecups available as a SEPARATE item rather than just bundled with the new stretch fit eyecup wings. This should please Swaro owners who already own the screw-on winged eyecups. These new rainguards are a huge...
  5. Bob A (SD)

    rainguard retention "strap"

    Anyone know where to pick up these nifty little retention straps / clips to fasten the eyepiece rainguard to the binos? I really don't know what their correct name is which has made doing internet searches problematic. Swaro shows it (from about 0:43 on) in this short YouTube video clip of...
  6. Bob A (SD)

    Is the SLC line being discontinued?

    I just received an e-mail from Eagle Optics showing their 7x50, 8x30, 8x50 and 10x50 SLC bins all on closeout. Last year Swaro dropped the 7x42.... are the other non HD SLC models being dropped now too? I'm confused......
  7. Bob A (SD)

    Maybe I'm crazy for keeping my 7x42 SLCs

    I picked up a pair of Zen-Ray 7x36 ED2 when they first came out. They have been great for me. Wider FOV than my Swaros. Much lighter than my Swaros. Optically very close (to my 60+ year old eyes) to my Swaros. All of this has me using the 7x36 ED2 much much more than the 7x42 SLC (old style...
  8. Bob A (SD)

    First batch of Zen-Ray ED2 7x36 sold out, but....

    This just appeared on the Zen-Ray web site under the ED2 7x36 product listing: "Please note before you place the pre-order for 7x36 ED2: we have sold out the first batch of 7x36 ED2 that is scheduled to deliver between 8/8-8/11. Any order placed after 8/4/2009 will be delivered by the end of...
  9. Bob A (SD)

    ocular diameter

    While I await delivery of the Carson 8.5x42 11 degree FOV ultra wide angle bins (I'm a sucker for w-i-d-e FOV and simply want to check these out despite their meager 9mm eye relief), I started a comparison of my vintage wide angle 7x35s. I've had the two Binolux bins for some time but just...
  10. Bob A (SD)

    Aftermarket SLC/EL bino case round up

    After complaining about the cheapo PVC zippered thingee that came with my 7x42B SLC, I looked around at what folks discussed as replacements. The Swaro factory stuff is very expensive and their smaller bino cases have been discontinued anyhow. I thought a summary thread here might be...
  11. Bob A (SD)

    Swaro accessory winged eye shields: worthwhile?

    I have a new old stock 7x42B SLC (2003 build with swarobrite) due to be delivered tomorrow and am wondering how many use the optional Swaro winged eye shields. My only experience has been with the one piece WWII wrap around rubber shields that seal the bino's circumference to your face. Those...
  12. Bob A (SD)

    Any data/experience with 90's Gold Ring 9x35 IF porro bins?

    I've searched the web without success in trying to find specifications for these bins. The few comments I have found have lauded their performance. Still.... Any help / insight would be most appreciated. Thanks --Bob PS And yes, once the sample I've got coming shows up I will be...
  13. Bob A (SD)

    Recommendations for a step up from DCF-WP

    I have 8x32 DCF-WPs that have served me well. The only thing about them I dislike are the cheesy pull up eyecups. Since the WP series has been eclipsed by first the SP and now the ED series, I've been considering replacing them with a more current pair. That said I've read where several...
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