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steve@37n84w · Nov 28, 2011

jaymoynihan said:
Is that a pre-armoring Swift Audubon 8.5x44 ED in the middle? And, what are the two porros on the right?

Jay

I'm sorry about the quality of the photo but when I compressed the file it suffered greatly.

From left to right: Zeiss 8x20B, 7x42EDG, 8x42FL, 8x42HD Geovid, 8x30 E2, 8x32SE, 7x50 Prostar, 10x50 FMTR SX, 12x50SE, 15x60 GAT T*, and 18x70 Astroluxe.

Steve

postcardcv · Nov 28, 2011

on the kitchen floor... :t:

Kevin Conville · Nov 28, 2011

jaymoynihan said:
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
The Leica on in the right photo, 8x. 10x? BA, BN, ?

That sexy beast is a 10x42 BA.

jaymoynihan · Nov 28, 2011

steve@37n84w said:
Jay

I'm sorry about the quality of the photo but when I compressed the file it suffered greatly.

From left to right: Zeiss 8x20B, 7x42EDG, 8x42FL, 8x42HD Geovid, 8x30 E2, 8x32SE, 7x50 Prostar, 10x50 FMTR SX, 12x50SE, 15x60 GAT T*, and 18x70 Astroluxe.

Steve

Thanks!

jaymoynihan · Nov 28, 2011

Kevin Conville said:
That sexy beast is a 10x42 BA.

Indeed!
I have the same model.:t:

Chhayanat · Nov 29, 2011

jaymoynihan said:
Yes the 51' may be the high point of fountain pen design, as far as sheer functionality and durability goes. I have a few of them, and use one everyday. A couple of my binos may in a sense be similar. I still use a binos from 22 years ago (roofs) and a couple porro pairs that are older. They like the 51', may well outlast me.
But the 51' is from a time when a quality product was usually expected by its purchaser to operate for decades.

Still using a 1949 Parker 51. The nib is wedge-shaped with long use from father to son (it was not a stub). Two others from the 1950s also chugging along. The oldest binocular I use is a Petri 7x35 (showing its age) but the 1979 CZJ Jenoptem 10x50W is doing quite well followed by the CZJ 10x40B Notarem from 1985.
Chhayanat

brocknroller · Nov 29, 2011

Chhayanat said:
Still using a 1949 Parker 51. The nib is wedge-shaped with long use from father to son (it was not a stub). Two others from the 1950s also chugging along. The oldest binocular I use is a Petri 7x35 (showing its age) but the 1979 CZJ Jenoptem 10x50W is doing quite well followed by the CZJ 10x40B Notarem from 1985.
Chhayanat

Vintage binoporn for sure, but let's not forget about your "Hunka, Hunka, Burnin' Love" from the '80s.

This photo was from a spread shot for Playgirl, but at the last minute it was pulled and Judd Nelson was given the centerfold instead. Judd Nelson?! Dustin Hoffman crossdressing as "Tootsie" maybe, but I would have rather seen the Octarem wrapped in a soft white towel.

Speaking of crossdressers, I saw "Jack and Jill" yesterday (Deer Day, a state holiday), with Adam Sandler playing his twin sister.

It starts out slow, but the laughs pick up as the slapstick kicks in. Al "Frapacino" Pacino steals the show as Jill's love interest.

I haven't seen the other crossdressing movie, J. Edgar.

Brock Hefner

jaymoynihan · Nov 29, 2011

brocknroller said:
... but I would have rather seen the Octarem wrapped in a soft white towel....

Funny, just thinking the other day; imagine Zeiss released a porro model, but with modern attributes (close focus, ER, coatings etc).

brocknroller · Nov 29, 2011

jaymoynihan said:
Funny, just thinking the other day; imagine Zeiss released a porro model, but with modern attributes (close focus, ER, coatings etc).

I requested a modern porrosaurus when Zeiss asked for input on future models, however, I'm not holding my breath! Well, I've got asthma, I'm always holding my breath.

Docter has taken over Zeiss' premium porro line. Here's allbinos' recent review of the Docter 7x50 B/GA:

http://www.allbinos.com/234-binoculars_review-Docter_Nobilem_7x50_B_GA.html

Brock

jaymoynihan · Nov 30, 2011

brocknroller said:
Docter has taken over Zeiss' premium porro line. ...

Yes.
Have not seen an in-production porro from them attuned to daytime/terrestrial use.

NDhunter · Nov 30, 2011

A Trio of 10's

A trio of 10's.

NDhunter · Nov 30, 2011

Awesome 8's.

Some 8's, that many here enjoy.

jaymoynihan · Nov 30, 2011

NDhunter said:
Some 8's, that many here enjoy.

You are fortunate. assuming that is a SV 8.5x42 EL, i would be interested in hearing/reading your comparison re optical quality, between it and that SE.

james holdsworth · Dec 22, 2011

Finally got the whole crew together for a holiday snap.....

steve@37n84w · Dec 22, 2011

james holdsworth said:
Finally got the whole crew together for a holiday snap.....

And the porro in the back is.......?

Steve

jaymoynihan · Dec 23, 2011

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.:t:

That looks like a Zeiss Dialyt in the center and to the right. My question is, i assume one is an 8x30, but what is the other one?

steve@37n84w · Dec 23, 2011

jaymoynihan said:
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.:t:

That looks like a Zeiss Dialyt in the center and to the right. My question is, i assume one is an 8x30, but what is the other one?

The one in the center sure looks like a 8x30 B/GA.

Steve

james holdsworth · Dec 23, 2011

steve@37n84w said:
And the porro in the back is.......?

Steve

Bushnell 10 x 40 Custom.....minus eye cups.

james holdsworth · Dec 23, 2011

steve@37n84w said:
The one in the center sure looks like a 8x30 B/GA.

Steve

left is 10 x 40 BT, centre is 8 x 20 BGAT, right is 8 x 30 BGAT. None phase-coated so just for collecting.

jaymoynihan · Dec 24, 2011

james holdsworth said:
left is 10 x 40 BT, centre is 8 x 20 BGAT, right is 8 x 30 BGAT. None phase-coated so just for collecting.

Thanks. Yes, the center smallest Dialyt threw me off. Did not know they made an 8x20.

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