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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    I'm joyfully learning here, so thanks to everyone for feedback. Some sources suggest the B3 mavins, along with Nikon and several other brands, are using the same engineering formula for their 32 obj designs. If this is true, and I'm understanding this correctly, the only difference then would...
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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    Wow. Very solid feedback and appreciated. While feeling the urge to buy something, one of the things about the learning is the process. The more I learn, the more likely I'll get into bins that even if replaced, I might keep and use. I don't expect *everything* though, esp at the entry price...
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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    Appreciate your feedback. Drop the low end Zeiss (apparently like buying a cheap version of a Chinese Mercedes), and the Celestrons. That helps.
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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    Thanks. While functionality and optics are primary, and although a bit vain, the idea of the total customization is just downright appealing. REALLY appealing, right down to the personal engraving. So Mavins are on my list. Just need to ask about a few complaints others have had. And of course...
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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    Sigh. I'm learning. But the idea of all Chinese is beginning to be downright troublesome for me, while alternatives seem extremely alpha. But the former is just a personal pref. Being retired with limited funds, I just dumped a ton on a needed new vehicle and a few other toys, so alpha is...
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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    As an aside, the Lander Wyoming company, Mavin Optics, claims to use all Japanese components assembled in San Diego. Don't know if that qualifies for American made, but about as close as we can get these days.
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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    Very much appreciate your response. Should be clear I can't afford alphas at this time, but maybe might reach to the options you've suggested, with Black Friday possibly coming up. As I noted I'm learning as I go. I guess all of those you mentioned should have the base optical quality I'm...
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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    Thanks for your answer and your kind feedback. Learning as I go. Let's say the 3-4 most important considerations would be: image sharpness, actual sweet spot size and taper, stiff bridge hinge, and because I tend to press binos to my head to steady them, I worry about collapsing eye cup...
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    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback

    Seeking Binocular Choice Feedback I’ve had many pairs of lower end binoculars in the $50 — $200 range, from 8x25 to 10x42, but have become progressively dissatisfied with throw away build qualities and mediocre performance. So I’m planning on moving up to a pair of lower mid range compact...
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