justabirdwatcher
Well-known member
I can see why. The Meoptas are IMO overbuilt. Too heavy and bulky for me to seriously consider using in the field. Great optics at a good price though.
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10x42 SLC ED focus wheel (7 Viewers)
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I can see why. The Meoptas are IMO overbuilt. Too heavy and bulky for me to seriously consider using in the field. Great optics at a good price though.
I"m not sure, but I have seen them frozen in a block of ice, then beat the ever-loving' hell out of em with a hammer, then run video of the view....still awesome.
That's due to their long time military background, and the fact their built for hard core big game hunting. For that, they excel....big time.
justabirdwatcher
Well-known member
Oh, I get all those things. But sometimes you only need a 3 lb. hammer and not a 5 lb. sledge.
justabirdwatcher
Well-known member
LOL. Funny you would imply that, when I specifically said "FOR ME"
Glad you like them though.
Oh, I get all those things. But sometimes you only need a 3 lb. hammer and not a 5 lb. sledge.
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HighNorth
Well-known member
Still a mystery, I'm afraid, but let's see what happens. If it doesn't work, he can change his username to justanotherstickyswarofocuserowner.
Thanks for sharing that tip!
Brock
What about changing your username to Brocknrollingball, or Brocknfocuser?
HN
brocknroller
porromaniac
But apparently not big time in resolution, according to Bird Watcher's Digest. In resolution, the Porters rated the 8x42 Conquest HD 4.7 out of 5 pts., and the Meopta 3.9 out of 5, a step below the Pentax 8x43 ED. The Meopta HD wasn't out yet, I wonder how much the HD/ED glass contributes to resolution?
birdwatching.com/2012highendbins/review
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Couldn't tell you that, but I've had my Meopta HD and Swaro SLC HD, both in 10x42, side by side on a tripod for hours. To my untrained eye there's virtually no difference in the view. I like the SLC's ergo better though.
brocknroller
porromaniac
What about changing your username to Brocknrollingball, or Brocknfocuser?
HN
I would have to re-register to change my username, but if I sign up for another bin forum, it would be brocknrollingballer (a double entendre I think you will appreciate
If you sign up again, I would suggest Dropsy Harry as a username. 8-P
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justabirdwatcher
Well-known member
It was the collective "you," not you personally. I thought that was understood.
I nearly bought the Meoptas in Cabelas a few years ago. I had the money on me, it was before the price went up, and I would have been happy to pay full retail for the view I was seeing.
But the ergonomics just killed the deal for me. Felt like I was picking up a brick every time I grabbed them.
There was no doubt the image was fantastic. That's the only reason I seriously considered them in the first place. But in the end, I wasn't willing to put up with the awful ergonomics just to have that view.
Theo98
Eurasian Goldfinch
Agreed...I Really liked the view of the "Meopta made" Cabela Euro HD's, almost as much as the SLC's. However, they just didn't feel right in my hands and I didn't care for their diopter control. I wouldn't call their design terrible, just wasn't for me either!
brocknroller
porromaniac
Bin makers sometimes forget that people have fingers, and that those fingers need to wrap around something in order to get a good grip. What good are opposable thumbs if you can't use them? Heck, you might as well be a fish-man.
For those who don't have naturally webbed fingers like Meopta Girl, you can order a pair of these, which should help you grip no barrel bins.
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For those who don't have naturally webbed fingers like Meopta Girl, you can order a pair of these, which should help you grip no barrel bins.
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I tried the Meopta HD's a while back at Cabella's and I remember thinking these things feel weird. Egonomics are awful on them. They don't fit your hands well.
Dennis,
Is that a collective "your"?
And binocular egonomics certainly are important here on the Binocular Forum!
Bob
mooreorless
Well-known member
Dennis,
Is that a collective "your"?
And binocular egonomics certainly are important here on the Binocular Forum!
Bob
Bob I can not help myself I have to reply , thanks for the laugh!:-O
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HighNorth
Well-known member
Theo98
Eurasian Goldfinch
Slip of the tongue there Dennis!
Not really...that's just how bad their egonomics really are, hehe! |
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