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    Nikon 8X32 SE 504 series

    When the weather warms a bit I love to get up early (0300 or so) to view the stars. Retirement allows me to do this since my schedule is, truly, my schedule. In any case... Sometimes I setup my tripod and binocular mount with a 10X50 or an 8.5X42 but lately I've been lazy so I just bundle up...
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    ED50 Star Test

    Curiosity got the best of me last night when viewing conditions were quite good. I setup my ED82 with the 25-75 zoom alongside my least-perfect ED50 with a variety of lenses. I concentrated on M42 (Orion Nebula) and the Trapezium in particular. The ED82 delivered great views of the Trapezium at...
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    Excellent Leica Repair

    Thank you Leica! Here’s the repair timeline for my 7X42 Ultravid BR (purchased 2004). Leica Camera USA Customer Care 1 Pearl Court Unit A Allendale, NJ 07401-1610 2/16/2018 Shipped Ultravid via UPS ($28.39). 2/20/2018 Received by Leica at 10:34 am. 2/21/2018 Email: Leica will advise after...
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    Vortex Archer's strap

    After several days of birding with a very sore neck I started wearing my bin across the shoulder. Unfortunately, the strap I was using did not move smoothly when I raised the bin for viewing. The padding is too short and the attachment points easily snag anything in their way. When I returned...
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    Swarovski Service

    I need to send my 8.5X42 in for service. When they say remove all accessories what exactly are they talking about? I removed the strap but I like to leave lens caps on for shipment protection. TIA for any advice.
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    Smart HD Binoculars

    http://www.atncorp.com/smart-hd-binocular
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    128RC Head Maintenance

    I have an old 3130 and a newer 128RC Manfrotto head. Over time both have become operationally "less fluid". It finally dawned on me to try the obvious. I loosened the vertical screw that controls horizontal rotation and applied Armorall to the threads and washers. I worked it back and forth...
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    Alternative case for ED82-A

    Does anyone know of a secondary market case that fits the Nikon Fieldscope ED82A (angled version)?
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    Three percent

    I looked at 99 owner reviews on a major retailer's site. Models included: Swarovisions: 8X32, 8.5X42 and 10X42 Three criticized the focus, adding they had no trouble using it in the field. A few people mentioned their ability to "one-hand" the 8X32 SV, something I may have mentioned. I can do...
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    SE Tripod adapter

    The Nikon Tripod Adapter for binoculars 8x32SE 10x42SE 12x50SE is one of the best tools I own. If you own an SE and you want stability (especially for backyard astronomers) this adapter works wonders. I saw them on the Egulf site and thought it would be worth mentioning. They won't be around...
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    The dress and your binocular

    This dress might teach us something about how we evaluate binoculars. http://www.wired.com/2015/02/science-one-agrees-color-dress/
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    10X50 Swarovision

    We recently purchased a 10X50 Swarovision to be used primarily for stargazing. I considered the 12X50 but settled on the lower magnification and larger exit pupil of the 10X50. Due to the weight of the 10X50 (35.2 oz./998 gr.), I had no intention of using it as a birding bin. For astro use, the...
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    Swarovski wins

    Have a great day!
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    SE star test

    We spent a few hours examining the milky way with our 8X32 SE's. Truly, the absolute perfect star test.
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    HT, Conquest HD, Terra

    I had a look at three Zeiss models in a side-by-side comparison. 10X42 HT (~ $2200) 8X42 Conquest HD (~ $1000) 8X42 Terra ED( ~ $350) I did not care for the Terra but then I don't see many bins in this price range. The 10X42 (8X42 was not available) was sharp, free of CA and had good edges...
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    Leica Owners

    As a Leica binoculars owner, have you experienced seal failure and, if so, what was the cause (if known) and the remedy?
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    Meopta 10X42 HD

    I took quick look through the Cabelas version of the Meopta 10X42 HD (it says Meopta on the bin). It runs about $1000 USD. I wasn't excited about the earlier, non-HD incarnation, but I was impressed with this model. HD glass, whatever its composition is in this particular bin, makes a big...
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    Swarovski Patents

    Talk is cheap. Read the patents and maybe you'll understand why Swarovski defended them...I should say apparently defended them since I have NO DIRECT knowledge of any litigation. By the way...it's always been about the focus design. http://www.patentgenius.com/assignee/SwarovskiOptikKG.html...
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    Swarovision 8X32...SE death knell

    If I could transport you to Cape May you would see... lots of migrating raptors lots of birders two 8X32 SE's one 10X42 SE unknown number of 8X32 Swarovision bins The 8X32 SV is being used by experienced official counters and birders of all ages and genders. Swarovski set a new standard with...
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    I never recommend the SE...

    I never recommend the Nikon 8X32 SE to anyone. It’s because I don’t want to hear the following: People tell me it’s the “old, outdated porro” style. I’m also treated like a complete birding novice. It hurts my feelings to be shunned. You didn’t tell me the floppy eyecups are...so floppy. My...
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    Swarovision 8.5X42 is near perfect

    After more than a year of observation, I'm still impressed. The so-called "rolling ball" effect disappears with use and all that remains is a relaxing, pin-sharp image across the entire field of view. CA is so well controlled it's a non-issue. My compliments to the engineers at Swarovski for...
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    SV versus SE

    An interesting analysis of the 10X42 Swarovision along with a comparison to the venerable 10X42 Nikon SE. http://www.scopeviews.co.uk/SwaroEL.htm 8X owners... The 8.5X42 Swarovision and the 8X32 Nikon SE mirror the author's analysis of the 10X models.
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    Swarovski Repair

    http://birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=1818531&postcount=14
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    50mm Swarovisions

    The 50 mm Swarovisions are optically excellent binoculars on par with the 8.5X42 and 10X42 Swarovisions. However, after a lengthy comparison, I concluded the following: There is definitely more handshake in the 10X50 and 12X50 models than in the 8.5X42. It's not even debatable. Weight and...
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    Silver or Gold

    Nikon SE 8X32 (7381) There's a cap on the end of the SE's hinge (objective side) with "Nikon" printed on it. Some models have silver lettering, others have gold lettering. Can you figure out why Nikon did this?
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