Torview
Well-known member
Recent acquisition due to pet bills.
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=248795
I was after something with resolution that could match my Victory FL, but with very little funds left for luxuries I went Porro Prism.
Normally I would go 8x42 but this 10x42 was on offer ex-demo at £130, so 10x it was, I`m not sure who if anybody actually ever demo`d it as its flawless, as new. Nice case.
Razor sharp optically, someone on here said "as sharp as anything at any price", they`re not wrong, easily a match for the Victory, dare I suggest even sharper, (this is from memory).
Very bright, whites are pure, blacks inky and deep, neutral colours to my eyes, wonderful Porro 3D image and great depth of focus, Birds really pop from the background.
Top build quality and lovely ergonomics, (for me).
Downsides ?, focus a tad slow and of course the narrow fov, I think I can learn to work round this with time and familiarity.
But that wonderful view, "washed clean" I`ve seen it described as on here, IMO anyone looking for, dare I say reference quality resolution, (I know some will chuckle), what roof anywhere near the price can come close ?, or match the 3D view ?
Thank you Porro Prisms, Thank you Opticron, I`m delighted.
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=248795
I was after something with resolution that could match my Victory FL, but with very little funds left for luxuries I went Porro Prism.
Normally I would go 8x42 but this 10x42 was on offer ex-demo at £130, so 10x it was, I`m not sure who if anybody actually ever demo`d it as its flawless, as new. Nice case.
Razor sharp optically, someone on here said "as sharp as anything at any price", they`re not wrong, easily a match for the Victory, dare I suggest even sharper, (this is from memory).
Very bright, whites are pure, blacks inky and deep, neutral colours to my eyes, wonderful Porro 3D image and great depth of focus, Birds really pop from the background.
Top build quality and lovely ergonomics, (for me).
Downsides ?, focus a tad slow and of course the narrow fov, I think I can learn to work round this with time and familiarity.
But that wonderful view, "washed clean" I`ve seen it described as on here, IMO anyone looking for, dare I say reference quality resolution, (I know some will chuckle), what roof anywhere near the price can come close ?, or match the 3D view ?
Thank you Porro Prisms, Thank you Opticron, I`m delighted.