[stereotruckdriver]

I know something like this was already done but, while looking for a particular bino today I ran across a couple I had forgotten about! Lol! This is my current list! Redfield Aurora 8x25, 8x42, Leupold Pinnacle 8x42, Cascades 8x42 porro, Pentax dcf sp 8x32, 10x50, dcf ed 10x43, PCF wp 7x50, PCF wp II 8x40, DCF xp 8x33, Nikon SE 8x32, Sportstar 8x25, Celestron ultima 8x32 porro, Browning 8x32 (Bushnell), Asahi (Pentax) 6x30, 7x35, Smith&Wesson 8x32. Not listed sold Vortex 8x42 viper, 2 Leupold 8x42 Pinnacles, Nikon 8x42 monarch, Bushnell Legend 10x25 & 8x32! Not to mention the Sears and Tasco porro's that have went by the wayside!!! Hope everyone will chime in on this one, will be fun seeing what other binuholics have!!! Bryce...

[Tero]

I sold my Vortex 8x42 as well. I had the eye cup repaired, it was about a day in the shop. My Pentax is still there, a month later.

[RJM]

I was perfectly content with just a Canon 18x50mm IS and Nikon 8x30 EII. Then I got bored beginning of Summer and started spend more time reading this forum. Since then I have bought Kowa BD 8x32mm, Swift Audubon 8.5x44mm ED #820, and a Minox BD 10x42mm BR. I think it is time meander off again.

happy holidays,
Rick

[gcole]

Originally Posted by stereotruckdriver

I know something like this was already done but, while looking for a particular bino today I ran across a couple I had forgotten about! Lol! This is my current list! Redfield Aurora 8x25, 8x42, Leupold Pinnacle 8x42, Cascades 8x42 porro, Pentax dcf sp 8x32, 10x50, dcf ed 10x43, PCF wp 7x50, PCF wp II 8x40, DCF xp 8x33, Nikon SE 8x32, Sportstar 8x25, Celestron ultima 8x32 porro, Browning 8x32 (Bushnell), Asahi (Pentax) 6x30, 7x35, Smith&Wesson 8x32. Not listed sold Vortex 8x42 viper, 2 Leupold 8x42 Pinnacles, Nikon 8x42 monarch, Bushnell Legend 10x25 & 8x32! Not to mention the Sears and Tasco porro's that have went by the wayside!!! Hope everyone will chime in on this one, will be fun seeing what other binuholics have!!! Bryce...

Hi...Just saw your list. I was wondering about the Celstron ultima 8x32 porros. Are they waterproof? How would they compare to the Nikkon SE's? Thanks. Gwen

[falcondude]

I am all set with EL 8.5x42, ZEN ED 8x43 and ED2 7x36.

[ceasar]

Originally Posted by gcole

Hi...Just saw your list. I was wondering about the Celstron ultima 8x32 porros. Are they waterproof? How would they compare to the Nikkon SE's? Thanks. Gwen

They are big, thick, bulky and heavy! Probably the biggest 8 x 32 Porro in binocular history! They are designated as Waterproof on the binocular. They have twist up eyecups and a large (2 finger) focus wheel unlike the SE and EII. They are as sharp as the Nikons in 60% of the center of the field and then their very wide FOV (8.2 degrees) deteriorates quickly from there and is no match for the SE's or E II's in that respect. Their exterior finish is very thick rubber and the interior finish is much inferior to the SE's which are immaculate throughout. Compared to the SE's, and the E II's they are a bit crude. Never the less, at the $100.00 sale price I got them for, they were a remarkable buy!
Bob

[Briggz]

so I only really started looking at bins before going on a trip to Yellowstone this summer. I found this place, now:

8 x 42 ZRS
7 x 36 ZD2
bought my son some Yosmite for x-mas and the wife a pair of Canon 10 x 32 IS

[ceasar]

Originally Posted by Briggz

so I only really started looking at bins before going on a trip to Yellowstone this summer. I found this place, now:

8 x 42 ZRS
7 x 36 ZD2
bought my son some Yosmite for x-mas and the wife a pair of Canon 10 x 32 IS

Well, that is a good start!
Bob

[stereotruckdriver]

Gwen, Bob pretty muched summed it up in post #6! Bryce.

[Sancho]

Originally Posted by RJM

......started spend more time reading this forum. Since then I have bought........ Rick

I know that feeling, Rick. Was happy with one pair of Avians before I discovered BF. Now have two EII´s, two IS´s, three compacts, and a "EL-neu" on order. Not to mention two pairs of EL´s and a pair of SE´s I sold. One of these days I´m going to sell ´em all bar one, and spend more time looking through ´em, and less on here.....I hope.....

[Kevin Conville]

Originally Posted by Sancho

One of these days I´m going to sell ´em all bar one, and spend more time looking through ´em

That's my current credo.

My take is that the differences between good binoculars is so small that picking one and using it to the point it becomes second nature is of greater value than any optical subtleties.

With all the hair-splitting we do on this forum it's easy to lose sight of the fact that these are hand-held devices, with all the limitations and variables that come with that.

[timtagel]

Leica Trinovid 8x32 bn
Leica Trinovid 10x42 BN
Nikon HG 10x32

[falcondude]

Originally Posted by Sancho

I know that feeling, Rick. Was happy with one pair of Avians before I discovered BF. Now have two EII´s, two IS´s, three compacts, and a "EL-neu" on order. Not to mention two pairs of EL´s and a pair of SE´s I sold. One of these days I´m going to sell ´em all bar one, and spend more time looking through ´em, and less on here.....I hope.....

once binoholics, always binoholics!

[Yippeekiay]

Right now:
Nikon 10x42 SE
Zen Ray 8x43
Fujinon 7x50 FMTR-SX
Nikon Monarch 10x36
Bushnell 10x25 (inherited from Gramma)
Russian Military Surplus 12x42(advertised as 12x50 )
Oh, and Meade 8x20? digital camera bins (used once)

[spyglass]

Bob?......what ever r u talkin' about with the Ultima? It's a virtual clone of the Swift Ultralite, save for the armoring. The Celestron has a satiny, mylar film over some very soft, thin foam, whereas the Swift has a little more substantial molded rubber covering (but still quite thin). The weight is 21oz, fov is 8.3* (a little optimistic...more like 7.5* in reality), measures 6.75"x4"x2", and is one of the handiest, most compact 8x available. I still have a 10x42 Ulitima and find it very competent, as I did the little Swift.

You must be thinking of another 8x32 if you find it bulky......

[spyglass]

As for my list.....a vintage pair-Swift 7x35 Sport King (11*fov) and a Canon 8x30 B body, both mfd late 60's-early 70's, both pristine. Also an older B&L 8x36 Custom (pebble finish, not even FMC and a little narrow fov, but still perfect views). Then the aforementioned 10x42 Ultima and a non-ED 820 Audubon. For distance work, a 15x50 Canon IS and a Garrett 20x80 TWP-CF (hands down the best of that genre I've ever used-I've had 3 others that weren't keepers). My packin' glass that's along all the time is a new 7x26 Elite Custom-IMHO, the best compact available, waterproof or not. There are others, plus a scope, but that should be enuf to get me binoholic status, n c'est pas?

[ceasar]

Originally Posted by spyglass

Bob?......what ever r u talkin' about with the Ultima? It's a virtual clone of the Swift Ultralite, save for the armoring. The Celestron has a satiny, mylar film over some very soft, thin foam, whereas the Swift has a little more substantial molded rubber covering (but still quite thin). The weight is 21oz, fov is 8.3* (a little optimistic...more like 7.5* in reality), measures 6.75"x4"x2", and is one of the handiest, most compact 8x available. I still have a 10x42 Ulitima and find it very competent, as I did the little Swift.

You must be thinking of another 8x32 if you find it bulky......

Hi Spyglass,
Are we talking about the same binocular here? I didn't think Swift made an Ultralite 8 x 32 Porro. I am talking about the Celestron Ultima DX 8 x 32 Porro. I got mine about a year ago when Eagle Optics was unloading them at virtually cost. And they were a bargain! But small they aren't, believe me! And their covering is a very substantial rubber moulding. And they are heavy. I wear XXL gloves and I can palm a basketball and these binoculars are a hand full for me! They are darn near as big as the Swift 804 8.5 x 44.
Cordially,
Bob

[spyglass]

Well, Bob, I know little of the DX series....I've kinda lost interest in Celestron now that they've given up on everything but astro glasses. But the Ultimas and Ultralites were the exact same across the board, save for cosmetics. There were 7x42, 8x32, 8x42, 10x42 and I think Celestron had a 10x50 also. All great performers, especially at their price points (most sold for around $200 street price). I finally sold my 8x32 Swift last summer, as I just had too many....but it got a lot of use.

[oleaf]

Meopta 7x42

Looking to buy: Meopta 8x32 (or if they ever decide make a 6x32 or 7x32)

[Kammerdiner]

I suspect some of us are reluctant to admit how many are on the "list," but what the heck:

1) Nikon 8x32 SE: everything else pales. Otherworldly good.

2) Zeiss 8x32 FL: best all-around. They'll be with me for life.

3) Pentax 8x32 ED: Surprisingly close to the FL, with a better 3D effect. I use 'em for kayaking and rough stuff 'cause they're built like a tank.

4) Leica 8x20 Ultravid: a bit fussy for eyeglass wearers (maybe others) but great for travel. Folded, they disappear.

5) Olympus 8x25 Tracker PC1 (or something like that): remarkable sharpness, dirt cheap. Travel and backpacking. Generally preferred over the Leica because more eyeglass friendly.

6) Atlas Intrepid 8x42: a Christmas gift for my sister, assuming I can part with them when they arrive.

[spyglass]

So, Kamm....ya like 8x, do ya? (It should be noted that I posess asrtonishing deductive powers....)

[spyglass]

Can't type, but I can deduce....

[ceasar]

If you know how many binoculars you own you don't have enough!
Bob

[Kammerdiner]

Originally Posted by spyglass

So, Kamm....ya like 8x, do ya? (It should be noted that I posess asrtonishing deductive powers....)

Yeah, I've tried 10's many times but for me the jitters cancel out the higher magnification and I end up saying what's the point? Also ER is generally better on 8's and I wear glasses.

Speaking of jitters, I've noticed that it is directly proportional to the spacing between objectives. A little, lightweight reverse porro is actually more stable than a little, lightweight roof. Similarly, a roof has less jitters than a porro of same weight.

An alpha, waterproof, 8x28-30 reverse porro weighing 14 ounces would be a thing to behold.

[spyglass]

Originally Posted by ceasar

If you know how many binoculars you own you don't have enough!
Bob

Now, there may be somethin' to that......but I do know how many I have....does that mean I'm not in the binoholics' club anymore....?