Question About Texture (1 Viewer)

PNWEagle · Jul 21, 2016

Hello, I am new to BirdForum. I've been in lurk mode for a while researching equipment and want to start by saying thank you for equipment information.

I am looking at the 8.5x42 Swarovski EL and the new FieldPro version. My question is how does the housing texture compare between the two. Which one has more grip?

Thanks.

jan van daalen · Jul 21, 2016

PNWEagle said:
Hello, I am new to BirdForum. I've been in lurk mode for a while researching equipment and want to start by saying thank you for equipment information.

I am looking at the 8.5x42 Swarovski EL and the new FieldPro version. My question is how does the housing texture compare between the two. Which one has more grip?

Thanks.

Hello Eagle, welcome to BF.

It's more a matter of preference. A selected testpanel tried several textures and this one came out as the most prefered on touch, comfort and grip.

Jan

chill6x6 · Jul 21, 2016

PNWEagle said:
Hello, I am new to BirdForum. I've been in lurk mode for a while researching equipment and want to start by saying thank you for equipment information.

I am looking at the 8.5x42 Swarovski EL and the new FieldPro version. My question is how does the housing texture compare between the two. Which one has more grip?

Thanks.

I have a 10X42 SV (2014 non-FieldPro) and a 8.5X42 (2015 FieldPro). IF grip is one of your primary concerns there is no doubt in my mind that the NON-FieldPro version does provide a better grip. MUCH more texture on the non-FieldPro. But I will add that I've never had an issue with grip whatsoever with the new armoring texture. ZERO issues with grip.

I took a couple of pictures of the two. Same binoculars, different lighting conditions. Maybe you can see the difference.

Theo98 · Jul 21, 2016

PNWEagle said:
Hello, I am new to BirdForum. I've been in lurk mode for a while researching equipment and want to start by saying thank you for equipment information.

I am looking at the 8.5x42 Swarovski EL and the new FieldPro version. My question is how does the housing texture compare between the two. Which one has more grip?

Thanks.

Welcome to BF PNWE!

I own 2 of the EL SV non field pro models, but recently had an opportunity to take the 8.5 x 42 Field Pros out into the field for 10 days. IMO, the armored housing texture of the upgraded FP feels a little more "grippy", or tactical. I prefer both it's looks (not real important) and it's handling (very important) to my EL's, both of which the grip textures are a little slicker and shinier. As far as the FP overall package improvements, you can read my impressions HERE. :t:

Ted

chill6x6 · Jul 21, 2016

Theo98 said:
Welcome to BF PNWE!

I own 2 of the EL SV non field pro models, but recently had an opportunity to take the 8.5 x 42 Field Pros out into the field for 10 days. IMO, the armored housing texture of the upgraded FP feels a little more "grippy", or tactical. I prefer both it's looks (not real important) and it's handling (very important) to my EL's, both of which the grip textures are a little slicker and shinier. As far as the FP overall package improvements, you can read my impressions HERE. :t:

Ted

I LOL when I read this Ted! |

| We so agree on most things! :t:

At least we agree on the best binocular! B

|8)|

For sure the improvements are worthwhile and they really cleaned up the way it looks..:t:

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