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Recent content by birdsandstars

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    Pick One ALPHA 8x42

    Zeiss SF. A sublime image that subdues the chattering brain.
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    Choice: SLC 10x56 or NL Pure 12x42

    roger Vine reviews both of these at scopes view. He is quite effusive in his praise for both sets especially as astronomy instruments.
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    What are your favorite birding binoculars at three different price points?

    oops sorry to imply they were equivalent only that I was surprised at how well they held up. In terms of glare control and optical brilliance my nikons rule the roost.
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    What are your favorite birding binoculars at three different price points?

    no but I did compare them to my 8x32 se which has a similar afov and was surprised at how well they held up.
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    What are your favorite birding binoculars at three different price points?

    for a $250 price point have you tried the apm 6x30? They fit well in my hands and I find them to be surprisingly sharp and bright for both birding and the night sky.
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    Zeiss USA-KY Service for SF binocular - positive experience

    I've had two good experiences with the service center in Kentucky. They quickly replaced a set of SF eyecups and fixed a sticky focus wheel on my 8x32 FL. I wasn't the original owner of either binocular but both services were free.
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    Nikon 7X42 EDG II

    Just a heads up, Theres a pair of Nikon EDG II 7x42 binoculars for sale on the cloudy nights classifieds section. He claims they've never been used in the field and they appear in fine condition.
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    Does anybody know who makes a harness that will work on these?

    rick young should work.
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    Let's talk PORROS!

    Awesome! I would love to hear how they do on the night sky. If the edges aren't too soft I'll probably get a pair.
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    The Fujinon FMTR-SX 10x50 is the Big Aperture Habicht you have been dreaming about!

    I've been using the fujinons for more than a decade as my main astronomical instrument. Ergonomically they are excellent, in comparison with the 10x50 swaro els I found the heavy barrels of the fujinons more pleasurable to hold and they produce a better stabilized hand held image. Sweeping the...
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