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Recent content by matt green

  1. matt green

    Broken Noctovid

    Yes, the noctovid is also quite heavy with very hard rubber which probably doesn’t soften a hard landing, the rubber on one of the objectives has cracked on impact rather than act as soft cushion! It’s safe to say they weren’t dropped on a grassy knoll! As a brief owner of the model the leica...
  2. matt green

    Broken Noctovid

    I’ve seen this listing myself, would be eager to learn if the successful bidder manages to get them fixed or replaced! Curiously the seller hasn’t thought to get them fixed himself and end up with a higher value meal ticket to sell, or maybe he has and been inform they are not covered hence...
  3. matt green

    8.5x42 EL field pro buyers remorse!

    Hi, you make an interesting point In truth I’ve lost count how many variations of the EL model I’ve owned over the years, I tend to chop and change regularly sometimes buying new or secondhand as and when I can afford them, being a sole trader and income being very erratic things come and go...
  4. matt green

    8.5x42 EL field pro buyers remorse!

    Just to set the scene, a short while ago I decided to purchase the above because the last pair I owned were reluctantly sold to pay for something else…at the time I was having issues with a much cheaper and inferior budget binocular so as soon as I found myself at a Swarovski stockist the deal...
  5. matt green

    Case needed for el42 field pro?

    Thanks I was unsure the slightly longer els would fit with eyecups extended and strap attached, i’ll check one out when i get the chance. Matt
  6. matt green

    Case needed for el42 field pro?

    Just aquired the above but since the drawstring bag now supplied with this model doesn’t quite inspire confidence I need an alternative? Though pricey I’m considering the nl pure side bag but not sure about fit etc, I did earn a few points on purchasing the above from an rspb reserve shop so...
  7. matt green

    Super service from hawke!

    Just recieved my replacement frontier Ed x from hawke this morning, my previous sample was sent Monday of this week, Tuesday we had notification they had been inspected and told they had an irreparable focus lag issue and would be replaced at no cost, this morning my new pair arrived and...
  8. matt green

    Excellent service from Hawke

    Thanks for the reply, yes will give it another go and hope the Issues get resolved! In the meantime it’s back to the faithful old monarchs!! Matt
  9. matt green

    Excellent service from Hawke

    Mind if I ask what exactly the issue was with your focus, mine (8x42 Ed x) have a fair bit of slack in the focus and ‘wandering diopter’ issue, sent them off to hawk once already but who ever inspected them couldn’t find any issues and returned them, the shop I purchased them from couldn’t...
  10. matt green

    Swarovski el 8.5x42 fp bag suggestions?

    Thanks Pat The Billingham is undoubtedly a nice option, had something similar a year or two back for the Leica noctovid but just a bit more than I was looking to spend, I suspect swarovski have discontinued the fieldpro bag and expects folks to stump up the premium for the functional side bag...
  11. matt green

    Swarovski el 8.5x42 fp bag suggestions?

    Looking for a travel bag for the above, I believe the size I need is a large but seemingly these have all sold out everywhere or been discontinued altogether? Anyone know of a suitable alternative from other brands, the bag for the Zeiss sf looks quite sturdy maybe even superior to the...
  12. matt green

    The difficult £400-£700 range?

    Thanks for all the replies, the opticron and Zeiss models do spark some interest as I’ve looked through both and been impressed with the view and build especially the Zeiss, though I can’t quite recall which had the better optics..might have been a very, almost inperceptable match. I’m a little...
  13. matt green

    The difficult £400-£700 range?

    So, with regret I’m back on the hunt for some bingos in the above price bracket..not bonding with the Hawke frontier Ed x I purchased a few months back, problems with glare, insufficient eye relief, floating diopter and rough focus have sealed their fate! I‘m curious to enquire what night be...
  14. matt green

    Ed x frontier focus consistency?

    Thanks, yes I tried that and kinda worked but then after the binoculars had rested for a while the stickiness returned, almost as if the lubricant had set or semi dried out! Recieved the bins back today with the cover note simply saying returned, unusual as my last message from hawk said no...
  15. matt green

    Magnification sweet spot for loupes/hand lenses?

    Thanks, yes good point regarding use! Typically I’m looking at things in the hand, often times insect folk choose to land about my person while scrambling through woodland glades or grassy fields etc and nice to put the birding to one side and enjoy watching a shield bug or spider etc crawling...
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