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    Best 8x32 Bins?

    Addendum: Nov 8, 2008. Today was a cloudy, overcast day with some rain. I spent about an hour comparing my 7 x 42 Trinovid and my 8 x 32 SE. The SE seems to be a smidgeon brighter than the Trinovid despite the smaller exit pupil. Not enough to be significant. I'm happy with both of them.
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    Best 8x32 Bins?

    John, Yes, I'd say that they are virtually the same optically. They share the same eyepieces and the prism housings appear to be identical. The objective tubes, of course, are wider and longer in the 10 x 42's. The 8's are easier to use, at least for me. They have excellent ergonomics and...
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    Best 8x32 Bins?

    John, I didn't own the SE's when I was younger and went out often in bad weather, and I don't take them out in that kind of weather now. I could do so by carrying them under my parka but I'd rather not worry about them; although I don't think a bit of rain will hurt them. They are built quite...
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    Best 8x32 Bins?

    Years ago (about 2002) I spent a lot of time deciding whether to buy a Nikon 8 x 30 EII or a Nikon 8 x 32 SE. The EII was about $250.00 cheaper, so I got it and was (and still am) very happy with it. When the SE was recently discontinued I bought one at a closeout price. (BTW, it cost more...
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