• Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.

    Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
Where premium quality meets exceptional value. ZEISS Conquest HDX.

Recent content by elkcub

  1. elkcub

    Barn Find: Swift Navigator Mk1 7x50s

    Hello Larry, Really nice find! You are correct, the s/n suggests your specimen was born in 1998, which it was not! I have no explanation other than it could have been changed during a servicing. Factually, the 7x50 Navigator model was made between (approx.) 1972 and 1978 with what appear...
  2. elkcub

    Swift & Anderson 1949 Catalog #50

    Hi John, I'm currently in discussion with Mark Ohno, but unfortunately there's a major snag. He doesn't accept catalog materials after 1980, which is the exact center of Swift Instrument's lifespan. The company was established in 1960 and their last catalog was in 2000. Moreover, I'm having...
  3. elkcub

    Swift & Anderson 1949 Catalog #50

    Thanks, John. I've been to that site several times, but it's sadly deficient on Swift Binoculars. For comparison, I own 16 full catalogs, many with price lists, spanning the years from 1930 to 2006, (including the S&A posted here and the 1932 they have. In 16 months I'll be 90, so I think it's...
  4. elkcub

    Swift & Anderson 1949 Catalog #50

    It's a rare thing to find a Swift catalog nowadays, so I couldn't help posting this one lurking on the Internet. It's my next to oldest Swift catalog to date. Ed
  5. elkcub

    Vintage Swift Binoculars Model

    koyote, Have you read through this old thread? https://www.birdforum.net/threads/historical-review-of-swift-804-audubon-binoculars.42944/ Ed
  6. elkcub

    Filaments in SLC 8x30 WB, what could it be ?

    S2gf and JAR, My original 8x30 SLC was the the Mk II as shown above. Rather than clean the tubes, SONA sent me a black Mk IV model. All these years later the Mk IV is showing the same problem with crystals (which was SONA's description, not mine). So, I'm going to inquire if they can/will...
  7. elkcub

    Gender Transition Begins.

    Recognizing the reality about yourself can never be a mistake. Ed
  8. elkcub

    Soft rainguard for 8X42 SLC HD.

    Hikerboy, I think what you're after is Swarovski's "Silent Rainguard," which was originally developed for the 8x30 SLC and later used on the 8x42 SLC-HD and other models. https://www.optics4birding.com/el-silent-rainguard.html Ed
  9. elkcub

    Image Stabilisation Paradox

    Two things have prevented me from considering the Canon 10x42 L WP: (1) limited eye relief (16mm), and (2) use of a field flattener. The former limits the field of view, and the latter distorts spatial perception. My solution to the stability problem is still a finn stick (An Optimal...
  10. elkcub

    Which (if any) Porro would you consider an "Alpha" ?

    All of them. :p
  11. elkcub

    Which (if any) Porro would you consider an "Alpha" ?

    Curiously, the first Porro binocular specifically designed for birding appears to be largely left out — the Model 804 Swift 8.5x44 Audubon. I'd certainly put it in the so-called Alpha class, particularly the 804ED with air-spaced objectives.* That one went beyond any other for subtle color...
  12. elkcub

    Binocular Recommendation $2k budget

    I think this is what you are looking for: Swarovski SLC 10x42 HD Binoculars Field Bag Pro Case - Excellent Condition | eBay Fantastic binoculars for your needs and under $2K.
  13. elkcub

    Binoculars

    Welcome to BirdForum, Bigbirders. Rather than trying to find a used pair of B&L, my suggestion is to consider a new close-focusing 6.5x21 Papilio made by Pentax. It can be purchased on Amazon for $109.99. They also sell an 8.5x21 model, but my preference would be the former. (Note: I'm 88...
  14. elkcub

    Adding prescription Lenses to Binoculars

    Hello mekidear, Nah, as usual I let most things drop. So, congratulations to you for actually accomplishing the job. Fantastic! (y) Ed
  15. elkcub

    Adding prescription Lenses to Binoculars

    Note my old thread from 2005 (go to Post #1): Binocular Prescription Lenses Ed
See more
Back
Top