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Looks like a new binocular from Maven (1 Viewer)
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Nikon Monarch 5 is a big seller around here from what I can tell. All the stores carry it and I frequently see it in the hands of people while I'm out enjoying the outdoors. Thinking the C1 specs and price are in the ballpark with the Monarch 5. Optics and build, ????? I don't have one, haven't seen one, and I haven't heard any comments or read any reviews so far... Somebody?
CG
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Steve C
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The shot has been fired across the bow with the new $1,000 class glass. I think it logical to expect the next shot across the bow to be fired toward the $500 class glass.
To develop their business its the right way to go and they are following in the footsteps of BMW, Mercedes and Zeiss.
However the same money gets you a magnesium body and aluminium eyecups from GPO.
Lee
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Steve C
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Right out of the blue, just after I posted, the mailman delivered me a new Maven C1 8x42. More to follow as I get time, which has been scarce lately. However, this will do nothing to tarnish any Maven reputation. Kind of mind boggling what they got into a $325 glass. I should get the GPO ED in a few days, the comparison should be interesting. The price point is the same.
FWIW the C1 stated fov is typically understated, it is 375'.
FWIW the C1 stated fov is typically understated, it is 375'.
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