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  1. Ardy

    Swift historians

    Are these made by Swift? Just saw these,and was wondering if they're a Swift? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300411676329&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
  2. Ardy

    Nikon premier LX Japan Leaded glass?

    OK thanks...I was hoping there might be a secret "back door"LOL!Couldn't hurt to check it out....
  3. Ardy

    Nikon SE binoculars and ED lens

    Ed, I have a deaf mute friend ,who is an agnostic,dyslexic,insomniac,and after looking through a new pair of the Swarovisions,with the "globe effect"stayed up all night wondering if there really was a "dog"
  4. Ardy

    Nikon premier LX Japan Leaded glass?

    Rick,so are you saying in the current models sold in Japan,that eco glass is used?
  5. Ardy

    Bring Back Premium Porros! Please respond only once

    I think it's been discussed here...A Nikon 8x32 SE.. WP with ED glass....and a better (low temp) focuser...
  6. Ardy

    Zen Ray 7x36 Ed2 Re-sale Value - A1

    Odd how opinions can be so different.After I used my Zens,I decided that the difference between my fl's wasn't that great and sold my fl's!
  7. Ardy

    Nikon premier LX Japan Leaded glass?

    Was watching this auction and was wondering if the Green Police doesn't apply to bins made in Japan?Or I should say bins SOLD in Japan.. "features exactly the same optical formula, brightness, clarity and performance as the newest Nikon Premier 8x42 LX L differences from the "L" version: 1. the...
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  8. Ardy

    Zen 8x43 ED2 quality

    Hmmmm....I have the 7x32 ed2's with the updated baffles and don't notice any flare or bright disc issues,but then again I saw Hendrix live so maybe my eyes don't dialate as much anymore.(I think it's age and not because I saw Hendrix)
  9. Ardy

    New 8X42 GR HD Binoculars?

    Yes my comments were directed at the 10x32 HD's only,and may have no bearing at all on their other sizes,which I hve not seen.
  10. Ardy

    New 8X42 GR HD Binoculars?

    I have deep set eyes and the zen 7x36 just barely fit into my sockets.The Leupolds were easily an 1/8" larger in diameter,and would sit up on the socket bones.Very uncomfortable for me.The Zens also blew them away optically.The pair of 10x32 Leupolds I had were not that sharp even in the sweet...
  11. Ardy

    swarovision EL

    Two places I've found, hobby shops and mill supply. They usually carry silicon o-rings which should have a longer life than rubber.You can check out the different properties here:http://www.sisweb.com/vacuum/o-rings/oring.htm#compare
  12. Ardy

    New 8X42 GR HD Binoculars?

    I had the 10x32 HD's and didn't like them.Too heavy,eyecup way too large,and optics just on par with the Minox 10x42 bv's. The Leupolds were larger,and heavier than the Minox's.
  13. Ardy

    SHOT Show 2010

    Come on...we all know who shot the sheriff.....but who shot the deputy???
  14. Ardy

    Is birding secondary to Optical Nirvana?

    Well I've cleaned out all but 5 pair and 2 will be going soon.So just as I'm thinking I'm purging my optical needs I realize I don't have a decent pair for star gazing.Now I can't ID a star without a good pair of optics can I?Whew......(shakes are stopping)......
  15. Ardy

    Nikon Edg .

    Ok.a show of hands...how many would trade a Dodge for a pair of Edg's ? I'll get in on this one..
  16. Ardy

    Monopod For Binos

    Elkcub did an excellent write up on this a few years back: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=27844
  17. Ardy

    Lens Cleaning

    I use a bit of R.O.R. on a microfiber cloth.
  18. Ardy

    Binoculars

    Welcome to the bird forum Michael.If you're interested,I have a new pair of 10x32 GR HD's that I will let go for cheap.Found I can't hold 10x steady anymore.
  19. Ardy

    Swaro bino price hike as new EL appears

    Sancho,curious as to what that first pair was?
  20. Ardy

    I got a new

    Brock I haven't heard that in a long time.This is just so pathetic;)
  21. Ardy

    Is birding secondary to Optical Nirvana?

    The reason I asked is that for years all I used was a cheap pair of Bushnell Falcons 7x35 and I was compleatly satisfied with them....til someone handed me a pair of Nikon SE's to look through.
  22. Ardy

    Is birding secondary to Optical Nirvana?

    Just curious kevin.Does this birder feel like his bushnells "get out of the way" ?If you looked through them do you think you would feel the same way?
  23. Ardy

    Is birding secondary to Optical Nirvana?

    Ronh,I have no problem avoiding that droplet..(I know how many Chupacabras are in that drop)...but I agree with your prior paragraph. I think your philosophy of life is in that paragraph....and it's much like my own...so may I ask you this? What's the secret of gravity???...Always wanted to...
  24. Ardy

    Is birding secondary to Optical Nirvana?

    Just for a reference I spent $50 on a 50mw green laser last week to test my bino's that have Fluorite lenses.Had to get it from England as 5mw is the strongest allowed by law here.So by importing it I'm breaking the law to own something I'll probably only use once or twice."But your...
  25. Ardy

    Is birding secondary to Optical Nirvana?

    LOL! Thanks a lot Rick! You're really helping me out here!
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