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    Nikon 7x35 7.3 degree

    Some photos of the re-covered NIKON 8x30E case. Be gentle with your comments, it was my first time. ;-)
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    Nikon 7x35 7.3 degree

    Additional note on the case: Although I have heard folks call it a leather case, the early Es case is actually fiberboard covered in a fabric-backed vinyl material. This material seems to self destruct after a certain number of years. So, even though the binoculars may be almost perfect, the...
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    Nikon 7x35 7.3 degree

    I did buy a 7x35 Gold Sentinel from craigslist sometime back and it was very good. Gave it to my brother-in-law who is happy with it. Both of my 7x35 Es are 7.3 degree field-of-view, just like the ones you are looking at. So, as Henry mentioned, not wide field like the 8x30 E. However, they...
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    Nikon 7x35 7.3 degree

    The pink is actually a purple-ish, which is correct for the early Es. I have two pair and they are just fine. I paid about $80 US for my most recent, almost-like-new pair, although I have seen a less-pristine pair go for about $60 US a few weeks ago.
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    Nikon 7x35 7.3 degree

    Early E has the NIKON name in straight-up, thin lettering like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/binocwpg/4320194164 The later FMC E has the NIKON name in thick, italic lettering like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/binocwpg/5270191814 Thanks to Frank's Flickr site for the photos.
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