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Opticron Traveller ED (1 Viewer)
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Wanderingphotographer
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Well it appears to me that Opticron have a finger in each pie-with the Natura 8 x 32 being from Mojave/Countryman lineage:
http://www.uttings.co.uk/p124549-op...rjBQQs3yAxt3eLAWZsxtPJe7KVL6u8camYhoChxvw_wcB
Whilst the new traveller and its stats may suggest shared blood with the M7/Lynx/B3.
Could be wrong though! On paper at least the better close focus of the traveller appeals more to me, but may be totally different overall preference when compared in person.
http://www.uttings.co.uk/p124549-op...rjBQQs3yAxt3eLAWZsxtPJe7KVL6u8camYhoChxvw_wcB
Whilst the new traveller and its stats may suggest shared blood with the M7/Lynx/B3.
Could be wrong though! On paper at least the better close focus of the traveller appeals more to me, but may be totally different overall preference when compared in person.
BruceH
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I was thinking the same about the Mojave in this post from the Natura thread.
http://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=3461648&postcount=9
BruceH
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Frank ..... Are the objectives of the new Taveller BGA ED 8X32 actually larger than the 8X30 Maven B3? I wonder how they can be close relatives with a different objective size. That seems to be a fundamental change. Also, the weight of 15.9 oz shown in the specs seems more in line with a 30mm than a 32mm.
If it is a true 32mm with possibly the easier eye placement that goes with it, then the specs indicate an appealing model.
If it is a true 32mm with possibly the easier eye placement that goes with it, then the specs indicate an appealing model.
Frank, Pete, thank you. Frank, apologies on two counts. First, I completely failed to note the difference in the position of the diopter ring compared with the Mojave.
Second, I have not been clear in my suggestion that you compare this Opticron with the Mojave. I meant, at the end of your present spell of testing, see if it makes sense to give your impressions (I did say let us see next week!)
I am very interested in the Mojave or Cabelas Guide 8x32 as an alternative to the pricier 8x32s. The Mojave was said (? by you also, if I remember right, among others) to be better in optical quality than the Monarch 8x30. I am intrigued by the 32mm of this new Opticron. If this other stable turns out to be where the Monarch and Maven originated then surely now the mare also is different? (Saw Bruce's post after posting this: my thoughts have been similar from the outset.)
Second, I have not been clear in my suggestion that you compare this Opticron with the Mojave. I meant, at the end of your present spell of testing, see if it makes sense to give your impressions (I did say let us see next week!)
I am very interested in the Mojave or Cabelas Guide 8x32 as an alternative to the pricier 8x32s. The Mojave was said (? by you also, if I remember right, among others) to be better in optical quality than the Monarch 8x30. I am intrigued by the 32mm of this new Opticron. If this other stable turns out to be where the Monarch and Maven originated then surely now the mare also is different? (Saw Bruce's post after posting this: my thoughts have been similar from the outset.)
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FrankD
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adhoc,
Gotcha. Will do.
Also, I am not sure if I said the Mojave was better overall. I probably said that both had their strong points and their weakpoints. If you preferred one specific set of characteristics over another set then maybe "this binocular" was a better option and vice versa.
From what I remember the Mojave was a shade sharper than the Monarch but I enjoyed the Monarch's smaller size and focusing knob tension.
Gotcha. Will do.
Also, I am not sure if I said the Mojave was better overall. I probably said that both had their strong points and their weakpoints. If you preferred one specific set of characteristics over another set then maybe "this binocular" was a better option and vice versa.
From what I remember the Mojave was a shade sharper than the Monarch but I enjoyed the Monarch's smaller size and focusing knob tension.
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The-Wanderer
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Pete Gamby, Chris Galvin,
Do you know when these may be available to buy in the UK and an estimate of purchase price?
Thanks,
Do you know when these may be available to buy in the UK and an estimate of purchase price?
Thanks,
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Due to arrive in late March. UK SRP is £309.
HTH
Cheers, Pete
HTH
Cheers, Pete
The-Wanderer
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Thanks, Pete.
BruceH
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Thanks for confirming that. A weight of 15.9 oz, if correct, for a 32mm quality binocular is very light. The 30mm Maven B3 is listing 16.25 oz. The 32mm Leupold Mojave lists 17 oz. The Sightron II 8X32 I weighed was 17.0 oz.
I bought these last year, and absolutely love them, although I haven't really anything much to compare them against, so I'll be really interested in your review.
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Rob will have both Traveller ED models with him at his optics events at Chew Valley Lake and Chesil Beach this weekend (3rd and 4th March respectively).
Cheers, Pete
Cheers, Pete
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Product pages have now been uploaded:
http://www.opticron.co.uk/Pages/traveller_bga_ed.html
and Chris has been testing his demo unit in the snow:
https://t.co/azz9AfSoyF
They're nearly here...
http://www.opticron.co.uk/Pages/traveller_bga_ed.html
and Chris has been testing his demo unit in the snow:
https://t.co/azz9AfSoyF
They're nearly here...
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
And now they are here and are shipping to dealers this week.
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