dries1
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I once heard someone on the forum calling the 10X a nervous glass, an apt description since some are difficult to hold steady, I have the 10X32 format and it is a nice glass but limited by the lack of depth of focus. To me their application is to view distant targets on a bright day, if lets say out with a EII and want to lock on a bird for a closer view. The 10X32 is a good format for that.
Well I was looking for a 10X42 and wanted one with good optics and would not break the bank, I saw some good deals on 10X42s but I did not know if they were built really well, so I kept looking and found one.
The HG 10X42, built before the LX L lighter version, I am not sure if these were built before 2000 with leaded glass, the serial is 502XXX, or were produced later without lead.
I have not had time to give them a real workout (yes I know it weighs 980 grams but who is counting), preliminary viewing is quite pleasant actually with 6 degrees FOV. They are in great shape for their age, everything works to perfection focus, diopter, and hinge quite pleasant. I am out to view.
Andy W.
Well I was looking for a 10X42 and wanted one with good optics and would not break the bank, I saw some good deals on 10X42s but I did not know if they were built really well, so I kept looking and found one.
The HG 10X42, built before the LX L lighter version, I am not sure if these were built before 2000 with leaded glass, the serial is 502XXX, or were produced later without lead.
I have not had time to give them a real workout (yes I know it weighs 980 grams but who is counting), preliminary viewing is quite pleasant actually with 6 degrees FOV. They are in great shape for their age, everything works to perfection focus, diopter, and hinge quite pleasant. I am out to view.
Andy W.
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