New binoculars from leica (1 Viewer)

pesto said:

I have not found the strap lugs of the NV to be a problem at all. (Hermann: NV's objective caps and rainguard are well designed, so no worries there either....). The only real handling problem of the NV's, imo, is that the space between the barrels is too short and too narrow for even three (average-size) fingers.

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Martin Smyth said:

I haven't found that an issue, and i'm 6'4" with big hands, first time i picked them up i just adapted my grip, no real big deal tbh....

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People can adapt their grip to almost anything Martin. Like wierd stuff such as porro bins or Canon IS bins.

Doesn't mean its always instinctive or comfortable though.

Lee

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Troubador said:

People can adapt their grip to almost anything Martin. Like wierd stuff such as porro bins or Canon IS bins.

Doesn't mean its always instinctive or comfortable though.

Lee

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Theo98 said:

Nailed it, Lee! Give me just a couple of minutes and I'll find my grip that will work with just about anything, including my retirement binos from my career work team pictured below :eek!: (knew nothing about optics, though they were proud of their collaborative efforts...I begged them to keep their day jobs! ).

From double barrel swing pockets, to conventional porro designs, small and large roof prisms, forward or reward balances, featherweights or heavyweights and even the "Weird Canons", it's all good (admittedly, some easier than others)! :king:

Ted

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Troubador said:

Hi Ted

That is a radical alpha you have got there: eat your heart out Tract and Maven!!
I suggest an upgrade for fiscal 2017 consisting of ultra-high transmission Grolsh beer bottles (see pic). You can leave the pot bottle-caps on as rain guards. The only problem I foresee you having is with the close focus distance which leave you with permanently crossed eyes, but this is a small price to pay for being able to walk around with these puppies resting against your chest.

Lee

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CarterMT said:

Some on this board have suggested that the price of the Noctivid may decrease a bit after the furor dies down. Does that sound reasonable to any of you? I'm thinking about my next binoculars -- and whether I want them sooner or later...

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Theo98 said:

Lee,

C'mon, who told you I was crossed eyed?? Yes, the superior "green" tint would give more definition to the forest, however I'm a "center-focus" advocate, thus the Grolsh optic dual focus would be too cumbersome for birding! :king:

Ted

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Troubador said:

Thats true Ted but these babies look like 7x to me and would be ideal for use on your 40ft yacht in the Bahamas.

Lee

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CarterMT said:

Some on this board have suggested that the price of the Noctivid may decrease a bit after the furor dies down. Does that sound reasonable to any of you? I'm thinking about my next binoculars -- and whether I want them sooner or later...

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