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  1. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Arthur, I do remember the discussion of the customization in question. I also seem to remember a quote of $200 but I could be mistaken. CG, Well it does look very neat and clean...plus if you ever serve in the military then you have your binocular needs covered.:t:
  2. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    cnick, All comparisons were done handheld, either sitting or standing out on a deck. Keep in mind that my comments were simply "general impressions". I certainly think that high field curvature could affect the perception of sweet spot size. I didn't think the yellow-ish color cast was...
  3. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    David, I didn't find the Swarovski particularly bad in apparent sharpness. What I did find less than expected was its contrast/light transmission level. The image was not as bright or as contrast-filled as the others in the list above. Considering it was the most expensive of the group that...
  4. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    David, I know you are particularly sensitive to sharpness/effective resolution. I wish I could offer a definitive answer to your questions. Truth is that I felt all of them had what I would call an "acceptable level" of apparent sharpness. To clarify that, my experience tells me that there is a...
  5. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    I wanted to add to this thread with some continued observations recently. This past weekend I attended the Cape May Bird Observatory Annual Optics Sale. While there I had the opportunity to compare the Maven B3 8x30 with several other binoculars of the same or similar configuration. Those other...
  6. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Yes and IOS 8 incorporated manual exposure control into the standard camera app....not to mention a few other camera apps I have on the phone also incorporate exposure control.
  7. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    ...and the camera I used for all my pictures does have exposure control.
  8. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Brokenrollingroller, I will see if I can take some similar pics with the B3 and another binocular or two that show CA under identical conditions.
  9. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Brock, To answer your question I would say that I am in the moderately susceptible group. I can see lateral CA very easily in almost any binocular. Longitudinal CA I can see if it is readily apparent in the binocular's center of the field of view. The Maven diplays very low Longitudinal CA...
  10. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Dennis, Yes and no to answer your question. It was shortly after daybreak when we started birding but it certainly wasn't "low light" in the way I would interpret the term. I will be birding with him again soon I am sure and will be sure to check on low light performance specifically. Also...
  11. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Panorama of the lake
  12. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    As mentioned I had the opportunity to spend a good deal of time yesterday morning comparing the Maven to the Swarosvki 8x32 EL. One of the gentleman that I bird with has a pair of the Swaros and we birded a local lake together. This is the original EL and not the SV and this particular unit was...
  13. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    I had a chance to compare the Maven to the original Swaro EL and the Sightron this morning. Will post comments later.
  14. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    If that were the case ads then the most widely recommended kids binocular here on the forum, the Yosemite and its clones, would also be out of the question since they weigh the same as the Maven. A lighter binocular would certainly be nice but then you are also potentially faced with the issue...
  15. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Cute Ads. I live in the Lehigh Valley. :-) CG, I see no reason why it wouldn't be a good choice for a child. The two "child concerns" that usually spring to mind are the size/weight and the IPD. I haven't measured it but the IPD goes down to a very narrow level. Well below what I require and I...
  16. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Actually Brock the B3 unit that I have in my possession focuses down to 5.5 feet. Now my eyes always seem to be able to obtain a closer focus than manufacturer's advertised specs (more often than not). 5.5 isn't exceptional but I certainly would consider it average in that regard.
  17. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Thanks for the video link. Now I can put a face to a name.
  18. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Yes, the B3 comes with the same satin bag. I think it is in the original series of pics I posted in this thread to the right of the box.
  19. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Certainly understandable. We are all different both in terms of our physical dimensions and our expectations/experience. I would be willing to bet that facial dimensions alone account for a large portion of the different opinions/experiences on any given set of binoculars. Case in point, the...
  20. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Brock, Oh, the subtleties of auto correct. ;) Thank you for pointing that out my highly literate friend. :-) It would seem your only concern then is the contrast/color saturation. Worth a try once the pets are back happy and healthy. :) Dennis, Yes, I have compared them on several...
  21. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    tom, I haven't measured it at this point but I can take a shot at it later. I say that first because I don't wear glasses or even contacts so it is difficult for me to specifically say "it should be good for eyeglass wearers". Having said that I do feel the need to mention my specific eye...
  22. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    A couple of further thoughts..... 1. I feel as if I didn't say enough about the fit and finish of the binocular. I find it first rate in that there aren't any concerns with the rubber armoring or the edges of any connecting components. I could also not find any type of internal debris inside...
  23. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    David, I made an effort in writing the review to leave out any comparison comments initially. After seeing what happened to the other B3 thread I thought it better to represent the product "on its own" without direct comparison to any other product. Now, having said that I do intend to add...
  24. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    My apologies for the time frame involved in writing this. As I get older I want more time with a product before posting my thoughts. It gives me a better feel for the product overall. I don’t have a problem sharing initial impressions but it is the follow-up posts/threads that really help to...
  25. FrankD

    Maven B3 8x30 ...

    Perterra, How does that saying go?.....beggars....choosers? :-)
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