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    Ultravid 10x25 question for people who have them

    I've had a pair of the Ultravid 10x25's for about 18 months now. I haven't used them since summer and yesterday when I picked them up I noticed that they make noise when I shake them like something's loose inside. The view is as perfect as the day I got them, but I don't ever remember hearing...
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    Zen Ray and Generation II ED's?

    Any word on whether Zen Ray is going to ratchet-up their beta ED binoculars?(by fixing what people have felt are its' shortcomings) I believe complaints have been the following: - Loose eyecups. - Exposed grease in focusing mechanism. - Too flashy "ZenRay" written on focus wheel - Long strap. -...
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    Ultravid & ED Glass; Help me understand.

    Can someone tell me if Leica uses ED glass in the Ultravid line of binoculars? Is Leicas' HighLux their proprietary ED glass or has Leica not employed ED glass yet? Thanks, Buz
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    DCF ED vs. Alpha's?

    Has anyone actually compared the DCF ED's (specifically the 10x43) to any of the the top alpha brands? They are selling for $999 right now and I'm thinking they are "nearly" as good at alpha's twice their price? Anybody have any insight? Buz
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    Question about Ultravid 10 x 25

    I just got a beautiful pair of Ultravid 10x25's and would like to confirm that they are operating properly. Anything beyond 100 yards has my focus knob practically at its limit. I'm used to a larger set of Pentax DCF 10x42's which allow me to go past infinity and then dial back to get just the...
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