The 8x32 Conquest HD and even more so the 8x42 Monarch HG have proved disappointing scanning the horizon at night near immovable street lights.
The ghosting, flare and glare are unacceptable for my purposes.
Leica BA 8x32 6 months warranty.
I was pleased the binocular was not cleaned externally, as I could see the condition it was stored in. The attached leather case does not smell fresh and the leather strap is worn. So considerable use but very good condition. I put aside the case and strap.
I cleaned the external optics with Baader Wonder fluid. The external condition seemed a bit suspicious, but when cleaned everything is fine. Condition very good, seemingly unmarked.
Serial No. 10643xx. Maybe 20 years old. I don't know when made.
Slight pincushion distortion. Conquest HD 8x32 almost rectilinear.
If Conquest HD 88% transmission I estimate Leica BA 78%.
Seemed like 10% brighter HD in daylight, but 15% brighter late evening getting dark.
Field HD considerably wider.
HD felt more comfortable on my eyes. Brighter, larger field, apparently slightly more 3D at 120 m I think because of brighter, wider image. Also HD easier to hold steadily, maybe because Conquest HD is considerably longer, so slightly better apparent resolution in Conquest HD.
Full Moon almost unchanged in size or shape near field edge using the 8x32 BA.
Small amount CA centrally with BA, less with HD.
The ghosting, flare and glare are unacceptable for my purposes.
Leica BA 8x32 6 months warranty.
I was pleased the binocular was not cleaned externally, as I could see the condition it was stored in. The attached leather case does not smell fresh and the leather strap is worn. So considerable use but very good condition. I put aside the case and strap.
I cleaned the external optics with Baader Wonder fluid. The external condition seemed a bit suspicious, but when cleaned everything is fine. Condition very good, seemingly unmarked.
Serial No. 10643xx. Maybe 20 years old. I don't know when made.
Slight pincushion distortion. Conquest HD 8x32 almost rectilinear.
If Conquest HD 88% transmission I estimate Leica BA 78%.
Seemed like 10% brighter HD in daylight, but 15% brighter late evening getting dark.
Field HD considerably wider.
HD felt more comfortable on my eyes. Brighter, larger field, apparently slightly more 3D at 120 m I think because of brighter, wider image. Also HD easier to hold steadily, maybe because Conquest HD is considerably longer, so slightly better apparent resolution in Conquest HD.
Full Moon almost unchanged in size or shape near field edge using the 8x32 BA.
Small amount CA centrally with BA, less with HD.
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