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comparing the new Yosemites to the old Yosemite?? (1 Viewer)
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re
You might ought to inform the guys at Eagle optics as I ordered a pair yesterday from them and they are supposed to be in by mid week !
You might ought to inform the guys at Eagle optics as I ordered a pair yesterday from them and they are supposed to be in by mid week !
lilcrazy2
Well-known member
bcraig
You ordered the old model from EO as the only people that have the new model (BX-1) on their website is www.swfa.com and they are not available yet. There is another thread where we have discussed the differences between the old and new, and the fact that the new ones are not even on Leupolds website, and speculation about when they might be released.
Enjoy your new Yosemites as they are a fine bino. Did you wind u going with the 6x or 8x model?
tom
You ordered the old model from EO as the only people that have the new model (BX-1) on their website is www.swfa.com and they are not available yet. There is another thread where we have discussed the differences between the old and new, and the fact that the new ones are not even on Leupolds website, and speculation about when they might be released.
Enjoy your new Yosemites as they are a fine bino. Did you wind u going with the 6x or 8x model?
tom
I went for the 6x.
going to go out and see if the 6x is going to do what I need done if not then I will try 8x.
I THINK that the 6x will do it as I have used Leupold 6x36 riflescopes and can see horns at 500 yards(barely).
Out of curiosity other than being easier to scan the fields with than holding my rifle up and looking through the scope (dont worry, private property no danger of pointing at something i shouldn,t)what are the differences going to be in image perception ? Clearer,crisper etc? Thanks, Craig
going to go out and see if the 6x is going to do what I need done if not then I will try 8x.
I THINK that the 6x will do it as I have used Leupold 6x36 riflescopes and can see horns at 500 yards(barely).
Out of curiosity other than being easier to scan the fields with than holding my rifle up and looking through the scope (dont worry, private property no danger of pointing at something i shouldn,t)what are the differences going to be in image perception ? Clearer,crisper etc? Thanks, Craig
BrightIdea
Well-known member
FWIW, I used my Yosemite 6x30 all hunting season. Larger binocs stayed in the house. I appreciate the little Yo's more every time I use them. Mixed hardwood/cedar swamp/fields.
re
Thanks for the info,did you have any problem in the rain or high humidity conditions with fogging ?
Thanks for the info,did you have any problem in the rain or high humidity conditions with fogging ?
BrightIdea
Well-known member
It didnt rain, and humidity was low (cold) however it did snow on me (and then melt). Quite a few times. The only issue I had with them was external fogging from my breath.
I wear them inside my jacket, and pull them out ot use them. This way they dont clank or catch on things.
With this in mind, I dont think external fogging would be avoided regardless of brand. Perhaps with some super special coating? I dknot know.
I washed them in the sink and had no issues either.
I wear them inside my jacket, and pull them out ot use them. This way they dont clank or catch on things.
With this in mind, I dont think external fogging would be avoided regardless of brand. Perhaps with some super special coating? I dknot know.
I washed them in the sink and had no issues either.
NDhunter
Experienced observer
I wouldn't wash these in the sink. These porros have seals which slide
up and down with the eye bridge. You can hear them when you focus.
Just take care and clean the lenses in a normal way, with a brush, cleaning solution and a microfibre cloth.
Really the only binoculars to clean in the sink are fully waterproof roof types, they do not allow easy entry of water.
Jerry
Thanks to all,Binoculars are alright but I dont care for the eyepieces as I like them extended all the way and they collapse way to easily.
Also the case seems like if worn on the belt thaat if it was to catch on a tree limb or briars that it would rip rather easily.
The binoculars are nice and clear though and small and lightweight.
After using them i believe i could hold a pair of 8x or 10x binoculars steady enough.
Well guess i will just have to experiment and find out !
Also the case seems like if worn on the belt thaat if it was to catch on a tree limb or briars that it would rip rather easily.
The binoculars are nice and clear though and small and lightweight.
After using them i believe i could hold a pair of 8x or 10x binoculars steady enough.
Well guess i will just have to experiment and find out !
lilcrazy2
Well-known member
Craig
You may want to get some orings to put around the eyepiece tubes to keep the cups in the up position, or use a rubber band. On my 8x30's I only use them in the half up position and have 2 orings under them to keep them from collapsing. The orings also help in keeping any debris from collecting in the recess.
tom
You may want to get some orings to put around the eyepiece tubes to keep the cups in the up position, or use a rubber band. On my 8x30's I only use them in the half up position and have 2 orings under them to keep them from collapsing. The orings also help in keeping any debris from collecting in the recess.
tom
BrightIdea
Well-known member
I'll avoid washing them in the sink... thanks for the tip.
My only real annoyance with the Yo is the collapsable eyepiece. They dont stay up, and like you, I like them fully extended. That rubber band is a fine idea. I'll try that!
My only real annoyance with the Yo is the collapsable eyepiece. They dont stay up, and like you, I like them fully extended. That rubber band is a fine idea. I'll try that!
