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  1. stereotruckdriver

    Maven diopter?

    Any users experiencing wandering diopter problems? I have a 6x30 that my wife uses. There is literally no adjustment left.
  2. stereotruckdriver

    Merry Christmas.

    Just thought I'd I throw this out. Here's wishing everyone at birdforum a Merry Christmas! Bryce...
  3. stereotruckdriver

    Merry Christmas.

    To birdforum and to all those that make this forum the best on the net. Not everyone always see things eye to eye, 'guilty' but there are more knowledgeable people here when it comes to optics than any other forum. I truly appreciate the long time posters as well as the newer crowd! When you...
  4. stereotruckdriver

    Durability of Kowa spotters?

    I really like the 773 that I'm using now. Eyepieces aside how durable are Kowa scopes? My Swaro 65 never bought a case, never felt the need. Put lenses caps on it put it back seat trunk of wife's car, didn't matter. Left attached to tripod throw over shoulder and away I would go. I don't have...
  5. stereotruckdriver

    Kowa 773

    I had intended when we purchased this for it to be my wife's. Well its mine, she gets the Swaro 65 HD! I received it with the 20-60x zoom, today I ordered the25-60x wf zoom. I'm truly hoping the new zoom will be the ep I have been looking for? No more swapping ep's. Bryce...
  6. stereotruckdriver

    Manfrotto xpro fluid head

    Picked up one of these to use with a light set of carbon legs for my wife's spotting scope. Was kind of leery when the price was so low, that quickly disappeared once I got it and set it up. Extremely smooth no catching at all. Very light weight and seems built really well. A definite plus...
  7. stereotruckdriver

    Kowa eyepieces!

    I recently acquired a Kowa 663 for my wife. I have to say I'm really impressed with the scope and just as impressed with their ep's. Here are the 20x, 30x and Zoom. Each one is very well corrected with excellent edges. Bryce...
  8. stereotruckdriver

    Kay optical?

    Any UK members have opinions one way or the other? Apparently have something I want and would like some input. Bryce...
  9. stereotruckdriver

    Minox 15x56 bl MIG

    I sent a short email to Doug at clny, I had a few questions on this model. I recently sold the 15x58 ed that I had to another forum member. I'm actually waiting to see the Zeiss Conquest HDS and compare them to the new Swarovski. So while I'm waiting I thought I would give this newer model...
  10. stereotruckdriver

    SLC 8x32?

    Since Swarovski has revamped their binocular lines I was hoping they would introduce a 32mm variant in the SLC line. To me it makes perfect sense. Lower cost CL's, SLC then EL's. I think an SLC HD in 8x32 would be extremely popular. I can picture the binocular. We have several similar...
  11. stereotruckdriver

    Oberwerk Mariner 10x60?

    Anybody used or have one? Look very similar to the older Celestron Ultima's I used to have. Want a decent Porro for tripod use. Bryce...
  12. stereotruckdriver

    A tale of 4 8x32's!!!

    Today was a gorgeous day here on the Central Oregon coast! I was able to do some great glassing today! Lots of birds Townsend's warblers, Sparrows galore White crown, Gold crown, Song sparrows, House sparrows, Stellar jays, Junco's, Spotted Towhee's, Pigeons, Crows, etc... Plus Ducks galore...
  13. stereotruckdriver

    warranty?

    So I was reading on the warranty in little book and low and behold It says 10 year worldwide warranty??? Pulled out the books on my SLC neu and 8x32 SLC wb it states 30 year worldwide warranty!? So did this change coincide with the release of the swarovisions and SLC HDS? Not that I'm concerned...
  14. stereotruckdriver

    coatings

    Feel free to add thoughts, criticism, etc... I having been researching something that's been discussed numerous times on here and elsewhere! These are my findings in the formats that I like and chose to pursue. The binoculars were 7x, 8x and 10x in both SLC and el models. More specific 8x32 el...
  15. stereotruckdriver

    Swarovision 10x50 for primary glass???

    This past year I have been on a personal crusade. I say personal more to the fact that I haven't shared my findings here or other forums! I have bought, sold and given away more Swarovski binoculars than you can shake a stick at! I was curious to see for myself if there was a difference in years...
  16. stereotruckdriver

    Leupold BX-3 Mojave 8x32

    Just curious if anyone has handled this binocular yet? Can get them at a decent price, looking at getting them for a gift! Bryce...
  17. stereotruckdriver

    SLC NEU's!

    I was holding out for a 10x50 sv! Low and behold I found a new in box 10x50 SLC neu! I have actually wanted this binocular for sometime. I now own it and couldn't be more pleased. I now have 8x30, 7x42, 10x42 and 10x50 slc's. For some i know the weight is to much, for me it just reaffirms there...
  18. stereotruckdriver

    Nikon SE's

    Not looking for a poll! More curious than anything would just like to hear what others are doing with there se's? We all know the mystic of the Nikon porro! I for one was a late comer to the party and while the first one I owned saw a lot of use I regrettably sold it due to health reason's...
  19. stereotruckdriver

    Swarovski Family

    My little swaro family! 8x30, 8x32, 7x42, 10x42! Next to add to collection 10x50 el sv! Then it will be completed! Thought the swaro fan boy's would appreciate! :-) Bryce...
  20. stereotruckdriver

    Zen 8x32?

    Zen-Ray Waterproof Binoculars, Summit, 8x32, New In Box, ZRS Phase Coating, ZEN Saw these on the auction sight! Nobody here got there hands on one? Bryce...
  21. stereotruckdriver

    Vortex Viper 65HDa

    Got this one yesterday, first impressions are pretty positive! Will post more later once I have really used it. Few things to note, case is a pita! Don't really care for them anyway! Do like that I don't have to attach a quick shoe to mount on tripod, I wonder where that came from. :-) For a...
  22. stereotruckdriver

    2013

    I resolve to only buy one binocular this year!!!??? Hmmm, maybe Zeiss Conquest 8x32 or HT's 8x32 if they come to market??? Will see??? Bryce...
  23. stereotruckdriver

    All i want for Christmas???

    Is a Prime 8x32!!! Yes folks a ZenRay Prime 8x32!!! I want one! How bout you??? Bryce...
  24. stereotruckdriver

    Prime Rainguard???

    Anybody come across one that fits??? Bryce...
  25. stereotruckdriver

    Virginia trip and bino's!

    Well have a bad case of jetlag!!! :-) The good got to try out a ton of good glass! The bad really screwed me up big time!!! I had two bins on my radar! Throw one out, the 8x32 sv's!!! I really like them but, my el wb and se covers the 32mm format! Didn't find the elusive to me 15x56 slc's...
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