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GPO Spectra 8x42 Review
My sample of Spectra is almost free of focus play. There could be detected some level of play, 1 degree or less, in some positions, but hardly. My Conquest HD 10x32 (10 years old) shows similar level: almost no focus play, but some could be hardly detected at some ranges. I have another GPO... -
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GPO Spectra 8x42 Review
Objective coatings of: Left: Saga 8x42 Right: Zeiss Conquest HD 10x32 Down: GPO Spectra 8x42 -
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GPO Spectra 8x42 Review
This is SAGA 8x42 ED. Which is available on AliExpress. SAGA is a trademark, the fabric name is SuZhou ShenYing Optical. -
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GPO Spectra 8x42 Review
I've found a Chinese binoculars, which are extremely close to Spectra in: -dimensions, -optical construction, and -image performance. Is it a clone? Or same fabric, who produce binoculars for GPO? :stuck: -
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GPO Spectra 8x42 Review
Thank you for pointing this out. Yes, you are right, the eye relief should be measured form the last optical surface, i.e. eye lens. It's hard to do so with a ruler. I could use a caliper, but also could scratch the eye lens. We need to know the effective, useful eye relief, which is available... -
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GPO Spectra 8x42 Review
"With some of the best styled, performing and functional products on the market today we invite you to explore GPO and count on us to help you Enjoy Your PASSION™." A helper in someones hobby, probably. China, right. In my reviews i'm always trying not to make a judgement by myself, but to... -
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GPO Spectra 8x42 Review
Thank you! GPO has computer-generated models at their official site, so i decided that real life photos would be useful. -
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GPO Spectra 8x42 Review
GPO is a new brand at the optics market, which appeared 3 years ago. As far as i know the USA line-up consists of four series\classes: -entry class: Spectra -middle class: Passion ED -upper middle class: Passion x56 -high class: Passion HD. I was curious about GPO binoculars, since i’d had some...