One last thing for now...Check out the packaging lol
Once you get a chance to play with the Zeiss, you will discover that its mass and relative compactness will allow you to take a quick peek while sitting down when off a tripod.
The Nikon tripod mount operates on the same mechanical principle as the Zeiss mount. The centre shaft which measures 13 mm in diameter is covered by neoprene I believe. it will allow your Zeiss to rotate to accommodate IPD needs. The finishing at the inside of the Nikon cap is very smooth as is the base - both rounded to match the centre shaft. The Zeiss is finished the same. The Nikon when compared to the Zeisss has about 3 times the bearing surface to accommodate a plate.
When you place your tripod adapter on the centre shaft, is will not be a tight fit. That comes when the cap head is tightened down. The bearing surface at top and bottom is sufficient to make everything rigid. To preclude wear on the neoprene covering of the centre shaft, I cover that with the super thin electrical tape so no galling can take place.
My 20 year experience with the 15x60 BGAT tells me for carrying it around, no neck strap is comfortable. If I have some distance to cover, I carry it in a small back pack.
You will have to share with us your adventures with your Zeiss.
Well done Ratty, looks like a terrific result.
Have you booked your hire-camel to carry it?
Some prefer the freighter-kangaroo which is considered a leap forward. :-O
Lee
Hello,
On another forum, I read a rather different take on this Zeiss. My takeaway is that folks differ and testing a used binocular may be rife with problems.
Happy bird watching,
Arthur :hi:
That is a review of the GAT* not the BGAT*
I have had both and I must say that his review is spot on for the GAT*
With the redesign of the eye pieces in the BGAT*, the image quality and color has also been improved. The yellowness that he speaks about also disappears in the B version.
I actually never liked the GAT version at all, I found it too difficult to get my eyes close enough to appreciated the FOV and the brightness and contrast felt lower than the B version
That is a review of the GAT* not the BGAT*
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I tested the latest edition B, the yellow is still there and CA is pretty obvious, as is weak contrast and transmission.
It's a nice piece of glass but it doesn't hold up to modern stuff in any way. All just my opinion as John pointed out...different eyes, different views.
These are what I call a pick-up truck glass, handy to ride on a seat and very good for a quick peek until the arms fatigue.
Sitting with your back against something solid with elbows resting on your knees, you can find enough steadiness for short time use.
John