Kevin Purcell
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I presume he had one hand attached upside down that would explain the change in focusing direction to anti-clockwise to infinity (and beyond).
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Compacts, again. Leica vs. Nikon? (1 Viewer)
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I presume he had one hand attached upside down that would explain the change in focusing direction to anti-clockwise to infinity (and beyond).
Kevin Conville
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Actually no. It was simply his preoccupation with the 3 hinge design that caused him to "lose focus" and assign that task to "Lefty" Lentz who insisted on pulling the focus wheel to infinity rather than pushing, in spite of most people being right handed.
As you've said, these were not Zeiss' best days. :brains:
my choice in 8 x 20
I tried my friends zeiss then both the ultravid and the nikon. I bought the nikon. The ultravid was very good but more money and the focus wheel had an annoying bit of play. The Nikon is as sharp and I have no problem with the focus adjust at the far end -- in fact it may be a positive with the small overall size. I use these at least 2 or 3 times a week. If you carry them hanging from you neck the stiff double hinge holds its adjustment so the single hinge "advantage" is a non issue. The eyecups are quite good. All 8 x20 suffer in low light. Finally, I have found that I carry these when I would not have carried my larger bins. Either the Leica or Nikon will be an excellent choice.
Spunky12
I tried my friends zeiss then both the ultravid and the nikon. I bought the nikon. The ultravid was very good but more money and the focus wheel had an annoying bit of play. The Nikon is as sharp and I have no problem with the focus adjust at the far end -- in fact it may be a positive with the small overall size. I use these at least 2 or 3 times a week. If you carry them hanging from you neck the stiff double hinge holds its adjustment so the single hinge "advantage" is a non issue. The eyecups are quite good. All 8 x20 suffer in low light. Finally, I have found that I carry these when I would not have carried my larger bins. Either the Leica or Nikon will be an excellent choice.
Spunky12
Leica Trinovid in rubber 8x20. Yup, that's the one. Way cooler looking than the Nikon. Just have a quality "Look" to them. Something about them that is hard to define. You will never lose money on them.
Dennis
harold9649
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Wondering for a few months what compact to get looked at opticron and many other makes .
Then decided on Monday to purchas Leica Trinavids 8x20 a lovely pair of binos i couldnt afford the Ultravids but the trinavids just fit my hand perfectly and for just under £300 new i thought they were a good buy.
So looking forward to using them .
Harold
Then decided on Monday to purchas Leica Trinavids 8x20 a lovely pair of binos i couldnt afford the Ultravids but the trinavids just fit my hand perfectly and for just under £300 new i thought they were a good buy.
So looking forward to using them .
Harold
See. He likes them better than the Ultravid too. They are just perfect for a compact and you can get a better buy on them.
Dennis
kristoffer
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Hehe,
yeah I guess I need to find a pair of ultravids to compare with. The primary reason for me wanting the ultravids is the waterproofing though. My trinos have not been fogged yet but I dread it.
yeah I guess I need to find a pair of ultravids to compare with. The primary reason for me wanting the ultravids is the waterproofing though. My trinos have not been fogged yet but I dread it.
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