Torview
Well-known member
I`v had my SV a while now and although it has its shortcomings with stray light it is the first 32mm binocular I`m really happy with in low or fading light.
Last evening was very dark and grey here with thick cloud cover and a cloud base down to around 350m. I was very impressed with the way the SV sucked in the light making id`s possible even at 19.15 bst.
I could easily see the colour in Chiffchaff`s and Robins well after my EII had given up and become useless. I think the easy eye placement the big oculars allow helped here as well.
Although I no longer have my UVHD 8x42 I find I can keep birding and seeing detail for the same duration as I could with the Leica.
I was thinking about adding an SLC 8x42 for Winter use, but I will take my time deciding now more carefully.
Last evening was very dark and grey here with thick cloud cover and a cloud base down to around 350m. I was very impressed with the way the SV sucked in the light making id`s possible even at 19.15 bst.
I could easily see the colour in Chiffchaff`s and Robins well after my EII had given up and become useless. I think the easy eye placement the big oculars allow helped here as well.
Although I no longer have my UVHD 8x42 I find I can keep birding and seeing detail for the same duration as I could with the Leica.
I was thinking about adding an SLC 8x42 for Winter use, but I will take my time deciding now more carefully.