Recent content by CliveP

Whatever Bob. I'm sure I'm not up the standard required for a post where you can't grumble. Please spare me in future. Thanks.

So if I understand this correctly Maven have produced an unpopular size bin and used poorer optics because folks won't pay a lot. I don't think that is going to do much for improving it's future popularity or current appeal. Anyhow I read a very glowing review on the Carson 7x20 Falconer so...

The Elite. Nope. Crap fov. My Carson 8x22 is 7.5 deg or there is a nice compact Carson 7x20 @ 8 deg. Why doesn't some-one review one of those 7x Carson? I had a Bressor 8x28 and never again basically. If the optics especially the glare were improved but the fov stayed the same it would be okish...

Yes I wouldn't touch that Kowa either or the Vortex. I just don't like small fov and I prefer a folding compact even if it is slightly less quality optically. If you prefer a larger bin with less fov then that's ok. Who will be first to invest their cash and see if it is any good? Not me, even...

Such a narrow fov is only bad news. Why? I don't predict good things for this model in fact it would seem to be a complete waste of time. Let it be a warning to others when it flops. I wouldn't even want the 10x at 50 deg AFOV although I do put up with it on my Papilio 6.5x21 but that's...

Ok I think I've got potential a fix for this. No gurantees of course but... If you do have a loose hinge dual hinge folder compact you might like to try this simple fix. I do it when the hinges on my Pentax 8x20 loosen some but I've noticed this effect with folding monoculars and some other...

Yes, thank you. I hope it will be helpful to people who have these bins as I'm sure there are a lot of them out there that would benefit from this fairly simple procedure and then they can experience how otherwise very good the bins are. Currently I am trying again to adjust the prisms of My...

I've had 4 of the 10x25 model and in each instance the focus left something to be desired to put it mildly. Anyhow last night I decided to have a look at and think about it. Well my brain must have been feeling obliging as I soon discovered something I could try to see if it would help as...

Hmmm decisions, decisions? This, Glastonbury or a quiet day out (with one of my many bins)? I'm thinking of charging millions if anyone wants to come on a quiet day out 8-P

A better question might have been. Why the hell are they so expensive? Ok I'm a bit poverty warped. I suppose mega yachts in Monte Carlo don't pay for themselves. Obviously, because they are so fantastic. Trusting the review will reveal all. I didn't even know there was a comp but I am...

Well you took the bait Bill or is that what I'm doing? Do they do anti stress courses Bill for folks who go barmy over a term? or folks who answer? I say tomato you say tom-ate-o lol. I'm not conducting science on some of my bins. I just fix them were needed as best I can so that they work...

I repaired, or tampered with, depending on how you look at it (eh Bill) my Hawke Endurance 10x25 (approx£100) and now it's performing very well such that I'm starting to use it regularly and finding it a nice useful asset whereas before my tampering it wasn't much use and was left to the side...

Maybe this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carson-Optical-FR-720-7-x-20-mm-Binocular-/172490457044?hash=item28293b7fd4:g:wR0AAOSwQupXWXDb but there is also a Pracktica version...

Yes we are destroying the planet but hey it's progress. Now everyone get into their car and drive somewhere as where you are is no good and when you get there then drive somewhere else as the same applies and keep going around and around endlessly. Never ever use your legs or if you absolutely...

Phew, I thought it was that my skull eyesockets were a bit wonky though I'm sure they are slightly different in everyone but I guess if it also happens with folk who wear glasses then it probably is your explanation, .... unless their ears are a bit wonky 8-P Whatever it is, it is effective and...