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    Upgrading Leopold 8x30's Old poster, new birder!

    Hi People! A few years ago I posted about getting some binoculars for horse race calling. having now landed a permanent calling job (and one where I can enjoy watching the birds between races) I am wondering about my binoculars again. A couple of years ago I was working at a track where I...
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    Dekarem replacements...

    Hi People! Somebody stole my Dekarems from the back of my car so I am looking again for a glass for calling horse races. Had Audubons but eyesight is not as sharp as it used to be and I really need a 10x power with a wide field of view. Would go to a 12x if there was also a wide field of view...
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    Does this adaptor work with 10x50 Jenoptems?

    http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Binocular-Adapter-Superior-Astronomy/dp/tech-data/B00006LS6H I hope it does but any input would be appreciated. Craig
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    Zeiss 10x40B Vs. Zeiss 10x40B T* P*

    Hi People: I have both of these binoculars and have read so many times on here the non phase coated version is outdated and not worth having. What am I missing? I see no difference between them when I am looking through them? They are both crystal clear, both show the same color clarity and...
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    Swift Condor 10x42

    Hi People! Does anyone have any thoughts on the Swift Condor 10x42 Binoculars. Seem to have a wide field of view 367 feet at 1000 yards and there is a pair on Ebay with the optics working fine for $90...
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    Best Porro 10x50 or 12x50 for under $500

    Hi People: I was telling another racecalling colleague of mine about this site the other day and he asked me to pose the following question. He currently uses Nikon Action EX 12x50 Binoculars on a stand for racecalling and is reasonably happy with them. He wanted to know about...
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    Using 10x40 Dialyts on a tripod?

    Hi People: How have people managed to use their 10x40 Dialyts on a tripod as it does not have a screw for a tripod? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37170-REG/Nikon_820_Binoc_u_Mount_Universal_Binocular_Tripod.html Does anyone have any experience with these? Any suggestions welcome...
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    10x40B Dialyt Vs. 10x40B/GA Dialyt P* and T*

    Hi People! I have both the above pairs of binocualrs for my job, I announce horse racing and therefore a good pair of binoculars are essential for my job. I call races under all kinds of lighting conditions, even under floodlights and honestly I can see no difference in quality between the...
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    Pentax PCF Binoculars

    Hi People! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280313398477 Just won a pair of these on Ebay for my racecalling. Can anyone tell me about them, how old, experiences of using these, etc. Many thanks Craig
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    Dekarems and Tripod/Monopod

    Hi People! Is there anyway to get a pair of Dekarems onto a a tripod or monopod? Also some racecallers use a microphone stand with some kind of adaptation to the top to hold their Dekarems, but no one seems to know how to make one. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Craig
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    Swift Ranger Mk1 Bins...

    Hi people! Still on my search for some Swift 10x50's! What are these like? thanks craig
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    Is this a good bargain?

    http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=980 They are only $50 Can anyone tell me about these bins? Thanks Craig
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    Swift Newport MkII Binoculars..

    Hi People! Eyeing up some Swift Newport Mk. II Binoculars. I know they are nice and heavy. How would they compare in quality to the Swift Skipper II's I have and the Audubon 8.5x44? Thanks Craig
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    Purple and green Spots on Lenses

    Hi People: I use my Audubons for announcing horse racing and have noticed the small lenses have green and purple spots on that I do not seem able to remove. I have only had the binoculars since March. What can I do to remove them? Craig
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    Today is a Happy Day! Got some audubons!

    Hi People! I have just been named the track announcer at a new horse race track in MN. So, I needed to buy some quality binoculars. I have lusted after some Audubon Porro Prisms since I was a kid and today purchased some from Eagle Optics. Need good magnification that can be hand held and a...
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    Porro Prism Bonoculars for Horse Race Announcing!

    Hi People: I posted a few months ago and got some ideas - having now experimented I have decided Porro Prisms are still the best for me. I have gone through two pairs of Oberwerk bins (one prism and one roof) and have not been that impressed with the quality. I do have a 7X50 pair of Swift...
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    Binoculars advice needed, please!

    Hi People: I am returning this fall to my previous profession of horse race calling (commentating for those of you in the UK) and have been trying out various binoculars which are of course the essential part of my kit. I have upto $400 to spend on a pair. Here are some of the qualities I am...
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    10x50 Jenoptem and Dekarem bins

    Hi People: I previously used the above for professional purposes. Now I am thousands of miles from them and need to use them again for work. I know mine were old but are they still great binoculars or has manufacturing processing moved on to the stage that even cheap porro prisms are as good...
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    Swift Skipper Binoculars

    Hi People: Newbie here! I have just won a pair of Swift 7X50 Skipper Binoculars. Does anyone have any knowledge or thoughts about these? How do they compare ot the audubons porro prisms? Thanks Craig
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