New Zeiss Victory SF !!!!!! (1 Viewer)

jan van daalen · Nov 28, 2014

bh46118 said:
Jan
I'll get my address here in Indiana to you so you can send my new SF gift right away. :t::king:

Better adress this to Mike.
3 came in today, 3 were sold today. 3 are still in backorder, new orders will be delivered in week 8 2015.
If somebody wants them, they better act quick.
Nice Christmas to you too Proud Papa

Jan

Stanbo · Nov 28, 2014

jan van daalen said:
Better adress this to Mike.
3 came in today, 3 were sold today. 3 are still in backorder, new orders will be delivered in week 8 2015.
If somebody wants them, they better act quick.
Nice Christmas to you too Proud Papa

Jan

Isn't this advertising?

Stan

SteveTS · Nov 28, 2014

Not completely unique

Vespobuteo said:
though, the concept does not seem completely unique ... the famous Weaver Super Slam binos have the "inverted" focus knob placement ... released back in 2010, so they have been out a while.

This is the focus wheel in real life on the Weaver Super Slam 8.5x45, it gives you a natural hands forward placement on the objectives allowing for a very steady and relaxing view. They came on the market in 2009 I think.

jan van daalen · Nov 28, 2014

Stanbo said:
Isn't this advertising?

Stan

Stan,

More like a well menth advice because Holland and Belgium have got a quotum of ten SFs in the first run and the backorders are sceduled between now and week 8 2015. All new orders are after week 8 2015.
If you take it as advertisement.....it's not, The SF doesn't need it.
It's like the old SV launch days. A waiting list of 4 months was normal in the beginning.
Sorry if it seemed like advertisement. Did not mean it to look that way!
Just tried to warn.

Jan

jan van daalen · Nov 28, 2014

NDhunter said:
Jan:

Thanks for the photos, eye candy for some on here.

I suppose you had not thought of this, but a new pair of binoculars
would make an excellent Christmas gift !

Jerry

Well, to be honost, CJ asked me to make a photo like this for comparison and since this is her thread, who am I to refuse

Jan

denco@comcast.n · Nov 29, 2014

Troubador said:
Dennis

More room for a better grip and they not only weigh less than you think, they feel even lighter.

Try 'em dude.

Lee

Where? I want to.

Chosun Juan · Nov 29, 2014

jan van daalen said:
Well, to be honost, CJ asked me to make a photo like this for comparison and since this is her thread, who am I to refuse

Jan

Thanks Jan !

That's a very nice collection of bins! Surely a customer would be happy to walk out with one of those ..... o

There's no sugar coating that focus wheel position now .....

All of this 'focus' on the SF's balance point is a bit of a marketing 'sleight of hand' when you consider that the focus wheel is so far forward that your hands are forced to locate in front of the c of g. (and no Lee, there's nothing apologist

you can say to change that ! :brains: )

What remains to be seen (felt) is how that pans out in the hand, and the real world loading on the glasses / shoulders (mine have been sounding like a plate of rice bubbles lately - 'snap' 'crackle' 'pop') .... :eek!:

Like Dennis --- I can't wait to try them !

Chosun :gh:

Troubador · Nov 29, 2014

Chosun Juan said:
Thanks Jan !

All of this 'focus' on the SF's balance point is a bit of a marketing 'sleight of hand' when you consider that the focus wheel is so far forward that your hands are forced to locate in front of the c of g. (and no Lee, there's nothing apologist you can say to change that ! :brains: )

Like Dennis --- I can't wait to try them !

Chosun :gh:

CJ nice to hear from you after such a long silence :t:

The SF point balance and c of g are exactly as they are designed to be, and nothing to apologise for.

I hope you get to try some soon.

BTW so sorry to hear about the death of batsman Philip Hughes. What an awful tragedy.

Lee

dalat · Dec 1, 2014

jan van daalen said:
LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!!!

Thanks Jan! Very nice pics, I like this size comparison. I'm quote surprised to see that the SLC is as compact as the Ultravid, wasn't aware of that...

ceasar · Dec 1, 2014

dalat said:
Thanks Jan! Very nice pics, I like this size comparison. I'm quote surprised to see that the SLC is as compact as the Ultravid, wasn't aware of that...

Florian,

My 7x42 SLC B is quite a bit larger than my Leica 7x42 Trinovid BN and my 8x42 Ultravid. Is the new SLC significantly smaller than the old SLC?

Bob

dalat · Dec 1, 2014

Hi Bob,

from Jan's pics, which show a SLC next to an Ultravid, it seems so indeed (in particular the one with eyecups twisted in): http://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=3122230&postcount=1594

Jan, are these all 8/8.5x42?

jan van daalen · Dec 1, 2014

dalat said:
Hi Bob,

from Jan's pics, which show a SLC next to an Ultravid, it seems so indeed (in particular the one with eyecups twisted in): http://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=3122230&postcount=1594

Jan, are these all 8/8.5x42?

I had to look again for myself, the 10x are with eye cups in and the 8x (8.5) are with eye cups out. The HD plus has the mark on front!!

Jan

ceasar · Dec 1, 2014

My 2 Leica 42s, both the Tinovid and the Ultravid, are really short binoculars compared to my 7x42 SLC and 7x42 Victory FL.

Bob

dalat · Dec 1, 2014

jan van daalen said:
I had to look again for myself, the 10x are with eye cups in and the 8x (8.5) are with eye cups out. The HD plus has the mark on front!!Jan

Ah ok, thanks! The 8x and 10x versions are slightly different in size, I checked the specs (length, I assume all with eyecups in):
Ultravid HD+ 8x42: 142 mm
Ultravid HD+ 10x42: 147 mm
SLC 8x42: 149 mm
SLC 10x42: 144 mm
old SLC 7x42 B: 164 mm

And to be back on topic:
Victory SF 8x42 and 10x42: 173 mm

ceasar · Dec 1, 2014

dalat said:
Hi Bob,

from Jan's pics, which show a SLC next to an Ultravid, it seems so indeed (in particular the one with eyecups twisted in): http://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=3122230&postcount=1594

Jan, are these all 8/8.5x42?

Yep.

It sure looks like the new SLCs are shorter than the ones they replaced.

Bob

dalat · Dec 2, 2014

jan van daalen said:
I allready posted my thoughts earlier on this thread when that Australian :gh::gh:8-P8-P:king::king:33 grilled me on the subject.

So we can take that as your confirmation, that the production units are as good as the prototypes you described back than?

jan van daalen · Dec 2, 2014

dalat said:
So we can take that as your confirmation, that the production units are as good as the prototypes you described back than?

The (3 units) came in Friday and left the building same day. I am waiting for the rest to come, so I can't really say, but they can't be worse

Jan

Steve260 · Dec 2, 2014

Got an email from Eagle Optics yesterday that the SF 8x42's I pre-ordered were in. They are now with FedEx "out for delivery" - I should receive them late today. I certainly don't have the technical experience/expertise of many BF members, but I would be happy to post my impressions after I have had a chance to use them. If you are interested in anything in particular, just let me know and I will do my best (please remember I am not an engineer! - <grin>)
Steve

jan van daalen · Dec 2, 2014

Steve260 said:
Got an email from Eagle Optics yesterday that the SF 8x42's I pre-ordered were in. They are now with FedEx "out for delivery" - I should receive them late today. I certainly don't have the technical experience/expertise of many BF members, but I would be happy to post my impressions after I have had a chance to use them. If you are interested in anything in particular, just let me know and I will do my best (please remember I am not an engineer! - <grin>)
Steve

Steve,

Please make a picture of the objective covers. I promised to do so tomorrow, but forgot I don't have anymore.

Thanks,

Jan

Steve260 · Dec 2, 2014

jan van daalen said:
Steve,

Please make a picture of the objective covers. I promised to do so tomorrow, but forgot I don't have anymore.

Thanks,

Jan

Jan,

Will do!

Thanks,
Steve

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