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  1. lilcrazy2

    Leica Trinovid 10x32 BN Focuser Question

    I recently picked up a pair of Trinovid 10x32 BN's that appear to be mint and unused. Not a mark, scratch, or sign of use anywhere on them. Bought them to compare to a Hawke Frontier ED-X 10x32 I purchased previously. But I have a question on the focuser, and feel that it is defective. It's been...
  2. lilcrazy2

    Do we need a thumb focusing binocular ??

    Do you suffer from the dreaded Bino-finger Syndrome? On May 3rd after reading a thread on Maven vs Meopta, and not being familiar with Maven, I went to their website. The page was arranged in blocks for the various series with short descriptions and a button to click on for more info. Down at...
  3. lilcrazy2

    Nikon 8x30 EII replacement eyecups

    I am interested in getting some replacement rubber eyecups for the 8x30 EII that are a little shorter than the standard ones. I read in some other threads that the winged EDG cups can fit the SE, but I'm curious if the SE or EDG cups would fit the EII. Or any other recommendations would be...
  4. lilcrazy2

    And The Winner Is !!

    Postcardcv Congrats on making 165 posts today and 294 out of 2325 for a 12.6 percent stake. We have about 3 posters who now account for over 25% of the total. Does anyone but me find this contest starting to border on the absurd? How would you like to get stuck behind one at the buffet line...
  5. lilcrazy2

    7x28 M24 Fujinon Binocular Military recticle

    There are several manufacturers of these M24 binos with recticles. How easy is it to remove or adjust the left barrel ranging recticle? Or is it etched into one of the lens elements? I was looking at a friends pair and did not see any way to remove the recticle. They seemed like a decent bino...
  6. lilcrazy2

    Alpen Wings ED 10x25 Binos - Review

    For awhile I have been predicting that by the end of the year some manufacturers will introduce Alpha quality binos for 1/4 to 1/3 the cost. Well, the future is now, and little did I suspect that the first one to the gate would be in such a small package, as I was counting more on an 8x42 or...
  7. lilcrazy2

    Alpen Wings ED 8x42 Bino

    The little brown truck dropped a pair of these off on my doorstep this afternoon, and after messing around with them for a couple of hours, I figured I would post my initial impressions. It was late afternoon and since there is a storm coming, it alternated between bright sunshine and dark...
  8. lilcrazy2

    Alpen Wings ED 8x20 & 10x25 - Ultimate Compacts ??

    Alpen has announced the introduction of 2 new sub compacts, 8x20 & 10x25 with ED prime glass, BAK-4 prisms, PXA phase coating and silver coated prisms. They are supposed to be in the stores at the end of March. With a list price of $242 for the 8x20, the sales people said they expected them to...
  9. lilcrazy2

    Leupold Yosemite Green Ring Line Discontinued

    I talked with Leupold and they confirmed that as of Jan 1 they are discontinuing the Yosemite Green Ring 6x30 & 8x30 and are introducing the new BX-1 model which will have different specs. Obviously this means that there has been a change in the optical system. There is some confusion over the...
  10. lilcrazy2

    November 2010 Mid Sized Binocular Review - Birdwatching.co

    Here is the latest November 2010 review on mid sized binoculars from Birdwatching.com A very good review which should stimulate endless debate.o:) Review http://www.birdwatching.com/optics/2010midsizebins/index.html Chart http://www.birdwatching.com/optics/2010midsizebins/chart_main.html tom
  11. lilcrazy2

    NEW Nikon 8x30 & 10x35 EII - CHEAP

    As most of you may know by now, I am not an EII fan but for those many of you out there that are - here's a bone. I spoke with Dan at New York Camera &Video today, which is located just outside Philadelphia, PA and he confirmed that they had (3) new in box 8x30 Eii at $269.99 and (2) new in...
  12. lilcrazy2

    Celestron Nature 8x30 Porro Review

    I was in the market for an inexpensive small binoc and was trying to decide between the Yosemite or Raptor, and in reading various posts I noticed a comment from Kevin Purcell about the Celestron Nature 8x30 as an alternative, so I bought a pair (Both Adorama & Amazon are $55 shipped). The thing...
  13. lilcrazy2

    Vortex Fury 8x32 or Minox BD BR 8x32 ??

    I have a pair of Leupold GR 8x32 which is an excellent binoc, but am looking for a lighter weight backup pair of 8x32's. I have read some good reviews of the Vortex Fury 8x32's but haven't seen much press on the Minox BD BR 8x32's. Does anyone have experience with both or have an opinion on...
  14. lilcrazy2

    Bushnell Excursion EX 8x36 or keep Legend 8x32??

    Maybe some of the users can give me a little help and guidance. I have an older pair of Bushnell Legends 8x32's (Japan) and recently bought a pair of Excursion EX 8x36's figuring that newer is better and that they should be brighter (haven't got them yet). I intend to keep one pair and get rid...
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