New Opticron Model (1 Viewer)

Jaff

Registered Member

• Aug 21, 2007

• #1

Hello all,
Just thought I'd mention that at the Birdfair Opticron had a new and improved version of the HR 80 ED (prototype only), which will become their leading model. Given that they said the older HR 80 ED's were slightly better optically than the ES 80's it could be a serious piece of kit and of course accepts the HDF and SDL zoom's.

Didn't get a look through it (not that I'd be able to offer any serious opinion anyway!) but could be a real option for someone wanting an 80mm ED scope in the future. Maybe Infocus will have the prototype at the Northwest Birdfair.

Cheers all. :t:
Jaff

 

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dipped

Well-known member

• Aug 21, 2007

• #2

Thanks for that.

The problem is (for Opticron), that unless it's priced below the Nikon/Kowa 82mm ED models will it sell?

Nev

 

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Chris Galvin

Well-known member

• Aug 21, 2007

• #3

dipped said:

Thanks for that.

The problem is (for Opticron), that unless it's priced below the Nikon/Kowa 82mm ED models will it sell?

Nev

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Having seen this scope at BBWF you must believe when I say this scope will sell

 

Rob Laughton

Bird, bird, bird...

• Aug 21, 2007

• #4

dipped said:

Thanks for that.

The problem is (for Opticron), that unless it's priced below the Nikon/Kowa 82mm ED models will it sell?

Nev

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Does the Nikon one sell anyway? Maybe it does in Gym's, weightlifters could use the scope as a dumbell! Its heavy enough!

 

Jaff

Registered Member

• Aug 22, 2007

• #5

Can you tell me if Infocus will be allowed to have it at NW Birdfair Chris?

 

postcardcv

Super Moderator

Staff member

Supporter

• Aug 22, 2007

• #6

Rob Laughton said:

Does the Nikon one sell anyway? Maybe it does in Gym's, weightlifters could use the scope as a dumbell! Its heavy enough!

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It ceraintly does sell... in fact I don't even think it's the heaviest of the ~80mm scopes.

 

PYRTLE

Old Berkshire Boy

• Aug 22, 2007

• #7

Chris Galvin said:

Having seen this scope at BBWF you must believe when I say this scope will sell

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WHY??

 

Jaxman

Well-known member

• Aug 23, 2007

• #8

Well I love my 5 year + "Imagic" bins (8x42) and scope (65 with HDF zoom) and I did look at the Opticron stand at the BBWF but was very disappointed! Even the top notch bins were blurred around the edges and I though the scopes were like looking down a drinking straw!
The imagic scopes are still made for the LCE at at least half the price, and weight of current "better" models.