New Swarovski product announcement in January 2024...? (3 Viewers)

[Bentley03]

While chatting with a UK retailer recently, they mentioned that the Swaro rep had indicated that a new product was due to be announced in January 2024. I believe the 8th January was mentioned, but may be wrong. No indication from the rep of what it might be (secret's safe), or in what category of product. It could, therefore, be nothing more than a new design of t-shirt for their 'Gear' range, but could equally be something rather more exciting. Or...nothing at all.

Thermal imaging appears to be all the trend at the moment, and Swaro may wish to offer a product to take on the Zeiss SFL's (just dreaming).

Have any BF members heard anything along the grapevine? Or maybe I've missed something...🤔

 

[Birdister]

My guess is a new EL 32 with an emphasis on weight reduction as a means of competing with the SFL. Same body as the new EL Range 32 but without the electronic gubbins.

Or an update to the scopes.

 

[Swedpat]

Will we see a NL Pure 5x25? 🤓

 

[Mono]

Didn't we have a thread like this in the run up to Bird Fair?

 

[Bentley03]

Didn't we have a thread like this in the run up to Bird Fair?

We did indeed, and (if memory serves me right) led to nought, as this one probably will. 😉

 

[MiddleRiver]

Hopefully they are going to announce that Leica is coming out with an 8x32NV

 

[dries1]

Perhaps new attire, minimum price $400.00. /S

 

[A2GG]

new 40mm CLs would be nice.

 

[Conndomat]

Hopefully they are going to announce that Leica is coming out with an 8x32NV

Maybe Swarovski will now release the NV 8x32 so that things can finally be quiet here.😁

Andreas

 

[Gijs van Ginkel]

My guess is: a binocular with image stabilisation.
Gijs van Ginkel

 

[Birdister]

My guess is: a binocular with image stabilisation.
Gijs van Ginkel

No… please… my wallet cannot take it…

 

[Ratal]

Will we see a NL Pure 5x25? 🤓

I would tear their hands off for a 5x25 NL

 

[seawatcher]

Or maybe (hopefully) announcing a new rubber armour compound for all models produced from 2024 on, that doesn't melt in the hands?

 

[SuperDuty]

12X50 NL

 

[MiddleRiver]

My guess is: a binocular with image stabilisation.
Gijs van Ginkel

It does seem like conventional optics have plateaued ? So things like IS, rangefinders, or other electronic features would make sense, and could be market leaders.

 

[yarrellii]

The other day I landed on an ad for the new Swarovski 8x32 rangefinder binocular, which was deemed "superlight" at around 685 g. So my thoughts were... «A-HA... so Swarovski DOES know how to put electronics on a good binocular and keep it nice»... so my dream of a high-quality 32 mm IS seemed to have some (although remote) foundations. ¿Could they make a 10x32 or 12x32 ELIS at 685 g? #wishfulthinking

 

[etudiant]

My guess is: a binocular with image stabilisation.
Gijs van Ginkel

That would be wonderful, because it would also force Zeiss and Leica to get involved.
Nikon already has the stabilized 10x25, so they are ahead of the curve, although that glass is not waterproof and has some quirks that take getting used to.

 

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I bet Swarovski will release a ELL to compete with the Zeiss SFL. A lightened and smaller version of their EL with a smaller FOV and NO glare.

 

[Hermann]

Probably a stay-on case for their binoculars to protect the armour from falling apart.

For only 219,99 bucks.

Hermann

 

[diekmann2]

I think it will be a beautiful set of handkerchiefs with Swaro logo printed on it. Especially for those who are still whining about their non existing armour problems..... Will be a sales hit on this forum.....