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The new ZEISS SFL 30 binoculars (1 Viewer)
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William Lewis
Wishing birdwatching paid the bills.
I quite like the swaro lift strap, I just wish it had another bit to keep the ends together below the lift catch - you can't even fit one as the plastic ends of the straps are too wide to slip one over them- and don't even get me started on rain guards, ok I'm going on my second rain guard rant of the week, apologies.
Individual eye piece rain guards are the work of the devil.
The ones with one piece that covers both eye lenses with one large oval, with holes for straps on either side, like the ones that ship with the habicht or e2 are perfect.
The e2's is particularly good as it's generously over sized, when you let go of the bins the cap falls down the strap and covers the eye pieces and then when you lift the bins your thumbs move the strap and cap out of the way and tuck it underneath.
Do you know I can't even get an aftermarket one of that design any more with holes for straps on both sides?! I was actually thinking of getting some made. I've got an email in to Nikon for a spare one of the e2 design to go on my slc's but I suspect given Nikon's customer (lack of) service it may never materialise.
Rant over.
For now.
Will
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I like the rain guards on the NL. They fit fairly tight, but they snap on with a reassuring click, and you know they are fully on the binocular. Some of the rain guards are always uneven on one side, or you keep pushing them down, and you push your eye cups in. You're right, the E2 has a nice rain guard. A little loose, but it is quick to get off. Try that strap I linked above. It is very simple but made very well out of leather.
I like the lift straps.
I don't mind the old style pivot rainguards the SLCs and ELs had, but only once they've loosened off a bit. The problem with the Habicht lozenge shaped one is it only works properly for me at the wrong IPD position - it's just a little too short.
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I'm a bit of a Niggeloh fanboy. They are on all the DDoptics binos and I put one on my Fuji FMTR and HC.
I'm a bit of a Niggeloh fanboy. They are on all the DDoptics binos and I put one on my Fuji FMTR and HC.
Niggeloh Fernglasgurt Neopren Outline, oliv, 021200002 : Amazon.de: Sport & Freizeit
Niggeloh Fernglasgurt Neopren Outline, oliv, 021200002 : Amazon.de: Sport & Freizeit
www.amazon.de
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Nice looking strap.
William Lewis
Wishing birdwatching paid the bills.
That's the ticket, sorry to trouble you but do you know the internal diameter? Am I the only one with issues with the usual type of rain guard?
William Lewis
Wishing birdwatching paid the bills.
I can get one with these - ZEISS DIALYT 6x42B T*P Binoculars West Germany | eBay they do look very very amazing.
But I'm not sure if they're sold separately.... Maybe I can contact Zeiss if the size is right.
Will
But I'm not sure if they're sold separately.... Maybe I can contact Zeiss if the size is right.
Will
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They are not cheap if they are available (Zeiss Dialyt Rain guard). I am not really fond of it personally (It sits on the 8X56 and that is it). I think the Nikon rain guard would be better, easier to obtain and lower in price, lighter in weight. The Dialyt rain guard is like a chunk of lead, almost like a weapon.
Those are nice looking. The green one really looks good with the Fujinon. They look a lot like the Vero Vellini except prettier! This leather Vero Vellini is also nice. They are handmade in Germany and the German leather smells wonderful!
Amazon.com : Vero Vellini Contour Binocular Leather Sling, Brown, 36-Inch : Gun Slings : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Vero Vellini Contour Binocular Leather Sling, Brown, 36-Inch : Gun Slings : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
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They are made to last, though. The Germans build stuff to last!
You might find something here:
ocular cap | B&H Photo Video
Shop B&H's in stock, large inventory for fast shipping, great service and everyday low prices on ocular cap. For more info, please call 800-947-4415
www.bhphotovideo.com
William Lewis
Wishing birdwatching paid the bills.
Uk unfortunately. (Edit) Also they don't have them with a strap hole on both sides, viking and alderblick make them but again not really big enough and only with a strap hole in one side.You might find something here:
ocular cap | B&H Photo Video
Shop B&H's in stock, large inventory for fast shipping, great service and everyday low prices on ocular cap. For more info, please call 800-947-4415
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Guess my glasses need an update.
Opticron used to produce a copy of the classic Zeiss rainguard (NB. mildly hilarious that folk who think nothing of hauling x50 and x56mm binoculars around quibble about the weight of a rainguard). Not sure how available they are these days but if you like that style, they might be worth looking for.
William Lewis
Wishing birdwatching paid the bills.
Sadly unavailable. Stopped making them in '21. The weight isn't the issue particularly for me it's the backward step in functionality that frustrates.
Will
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42mm and it fastens at both ends. Contact a Zeiss dealer and ask about this and other Zeiss rainguards.
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