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Swarovski eye candy... (3 Viewers)
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You the man!View attachment 1525346
EL 10x50, SLC 8x42 and NL Pure 10x32.
I was waiting for chill6x6, but this topic just didn't show up.
Besides these swaros I think I will ad an Habicht and a pocket as well in the future. And maybe a SLC 15x56.
John A Roberts
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A couple of images from Jan's site: https://www.houseofoutdoor.com
A) pre-NL offerings
B) The full Swarovski section of Candyland!
A) pre-NL offerings
B) The full Swarovski section of Candyland!
Here's mine.....
Left to right:
Front row- 8X30 CL B, 8X30 CL, NL 8X32.. SV 8X32 in absenteeism.
2nd row- Habicht 7X42, SLC 10X42, SLC New 7X42 B
3rd row- SLC 8X42 w b, SV 10X42, SLC 8X42 HD, SV 8.5X42
Last row- SLC 15X56 w b, SLC 10X56 w b, NL 10X42, SV 12X50
42mms
Left to right:
Front row- 8X30 CL B, 8X30 CL, NL 8X32.. SV 8X32 in absenteeism.
2nd row- Habicht 7X42, SLC 10X42, SLC New 7X42 B
3rd row- SLC 8X42 w b, SV 10X42, SLC 8X42 HD, SV 8.5X42
Last row- SLC 15X56 w b, SLC 10X56 w b, NL 10X42, SV 12X50
42mms
John A Roberts
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From Gordon's (proudpapa56's) Honey Creek Bill and Beak e-sales site:
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Paultricounty
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And that’s his personal collection.
Paultricounty
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Looks like you have more than the House of out doors retail store. Nice collection.Here's mine.....
Left to right:
Front row- 8X30 CL B, 8X30 CL, NL 8X32.. SV 8X32 in absenteeism.
2nd row- Habicht 7X42, SLC 10X42, SLC New 7X42 B
3rd row- SLC 8X42 w b, SV 10X42, SLC 8X42 HD, SV 8.5X42
Last row- SLC 15X56 w b, SLC 10X56 w b, NL 10X42, SV 12X50
42mms
tenex
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What is the large rectangular binocular at far left, and when made? Never seen one.
John A Roberts
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As reluctant as I am to reply to you, due to your frequent rudeness to others on this forum,
some will be interested in the answer.
They are two 30x75 DT O binoculars, a later version of the the DT M high power binocular.
There are some images and details about the DT M in post #18 at: Swarovski dG
The original centre focus M version (M = mitteltrieb = 'central drive'), dates from around 1982,
and had a tele objective design that was shared with the contemporary S version of the AZF 30x75 draw tube telescope.
Compared to the DT O, it's immediately recognisable both by its shorter length and the heavy duty cradle mount
(if the mount is missing 4 large bolt holes are visible on each side of the unit).
The later individual focus O version (O = okular-einzeleinstellung = 'individual setting') was available from around 1989 to 1998.
It uses a conventional objective resulting in a longer body, and has a much less robust conventional tripod mount as shown in the image.
Either is rare due to their extreme price at the time. See part of an early 1990’s listing for some comparisons of the DT O
to other Swarovski products at: Ahhh.......... ( also...
(it’s the last of the 4 downloads).
John
some will be interested in the answer.
They are two 30x75 DT O binoculars, a later version of the the DT M high power binocular.
There are some images and details about the DT M in post #18 at: Swarovski dG
The original centre focus M version (M = mitteltrieb = 'central drive'), dates from around 1982,
and had a tele objective design that was shared with the contemporary S version of the AZF 30x75 draw tube telescope.
Compared to the DT O, it's immediately recognisable both by its shorter length and the heavy duty cradle mount
(if the mount is missing 4 large bolt holes are visible on each side of the unit).
The later individual focus O version (O = okular-einzeleinstellung = 'individual setting') was available from around 1989 to 1998.
It uses a conventional objective resulting in a longer body, and has a much less robust conventional tripod mount as shown in the image.
Either is rare due to their extreme price at the time. See part of an early 1990’s listing for some comparisons of the DT O
to other Swarovski products at: Ahhh.......... ( also...
(it’s the last of the 4 downloads).
John
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tehri
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Thanks man!
Redneckbmxer24
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Here's mine.....
Left to right:
Front row- 8X30 CL B, 8X30 CL, NL 8X32.. SV 8X32 in absenteeism.
2nd row- Habicht 7X42, SLC 10X42, SLC New 7X42 B
3rd row- SLC 8X42 w b, SV 10X42, SLC 8X42 HD, SV 8.5X42
Last row- SLC 15X56 w b, SLC 10X56 w b, NL 10X42, SV 12X50
42mms
I’ve got some catching up to do.
How do the CL companions, 8x32 EL, and 8x32 NL compare? One of them is going to be my next purchase along with an ATC.
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The CL isn't in the same class as the other two, IMO. The NL probably wins with 30 ft more FOV and a superior focus. BUT if I found a good deal on an EL "Swarovision" in great shape, I might go that route.
You're getting there!
Redneckbmxer24
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How do the NL and EL compare FOV and ergos aside. I’ve seen EL SV FP’s as low as $1200 in great shape. There’s just none right now of course.
IMO the NL is increased FOV, ergonomics, and improved focus adjustment. Remove that and you have a SV 8X32 which is an excellent birding binocular. It has excellent ergonomics as well.
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