[14Goudvink]

Originally Posted by Robert Wallace

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How can I convince my wife I need a pair?

Don't ask, apologize afterwards

[Robert Wallace]

Originally Posted by 14Goudvink

Don't ask, apologize afterwards

Sounds good!

[eddy the eagle]

I asked and to my surprise she said yes.I am waiting to hear what she wants...???

[Troubador]

Great result Eddy, place your (non-cancelable) order pronto!
Lee

[joe101]

sounds good until the letter from the lawyer arrives

[eddy the eagle]

placed my order in May,still waiting though.As it is a once in a lifetime event I will be patient.

[Swissboy]

Originally Posted by eddy the eagle

placed my order in May,still waiting though.As it is a once in a lifetime event I will be patient.

I have had a few such "once in a lifetime events". After a while, they kind of become routine.

[bh46118]

Do the HT's control CA well ?

Bruce

[Troubador]

Originally Posted by bh46118

Do the HT's control CA well ?

Bruce

Bruce they absolutley do. At least as well as FLs and possibly a bit better.

Lee

[NWBirder]

Troubador, how do you rate HT vs SV overall. I understand that they are two different glasses. Each of them has its own pros and cons. Would you recommend HT vs SV?

[Troubador]

Originally Posted by NWBirder

Troubador, how do you rate HT vs SV overall. I understand that they are two different glasses. Each of them has its own pros and cons. Would you recommend HT vs SV?

Hi Birder

Wish I could answer your question but I haven't enough experience of either HT (yet) or SV to be able to compare. It was so busy at the Bird Fair that settling down to do thoughful viewing was impossible.

I am hoping to visit my favourite bins dealer (Focus Optics!) in early October and hopefully will have the opportunity for more contemplative assessment then.

However, I only compare bins according to how I personally use them so I don't go looking in the corners to find out how sharp the edges are and I don't sweep them side to side or up and down looking for Rolling Ball or Pincushion.

Finally, although I think Swaro ELs / Svs are an absolute classic of modern design (I mean styling here) and are excellent optically, I am somewhat biased against the focusser having had a bad experience with an EL in 2004 and having heard on here about continuing issues with the focusser.

Sorry I can't be more helpful.

One non-optical comment: the HTs handled better than any bin I have ever had my hands on including Zeiss's own FLs (which I love) Swaros of all colours and UltraVids/Trinnies.

Lee