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    Another tripod thread

    Ended up going for the used GT3530LS. Since I'm buying it from a reputable source, I can always return it if I'm unhappy and get the feisol or induro. Figured I'd start here since it's harder to find gitzo's at a good deal, they hold resale a bit better, and they have the reputation for being...
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    Another tripod thread

    Appreciate that response, John. My concern has to do with the relatively well documented lack of customer support and service after the fact with parts sometimes taking months to show up even after multiple emails. On worst case, I've read one report where Gitzo just threw away the part of the...
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    Another tripod thread

    Cheers, Joachim! I'm only considering the variants above that have no center column. I think the feisol comes in two options, and while that self leveling column looks pretty nice, I really don't need it. This tripod will only see use with this scope. Maybe one day I'd use it to shoot from, but...
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    Another tripod thread

    I have a good idea of what I want / need for my application of supporting a meopta 82mm s2 hd scope, but the problem is that there are so many conflicting and qualitative comparisons made between different tripods without the one objective comparison that matters. Ideally, all I want to know is...
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    Diopter Setting Consistency

    Good observation. Since a diopter is a unit of measurement in the metric system, it is standard to list the preceding zero. In standard/inch, it is directed by ASME/ANSI to omit the preceding zero. Since my head is usually buried in the standard/English/inch system, it was my fault for omitting...
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    Diopter Setting Consistency

    Thanks everyone for their replies. I can appreciate what is being said. Being aware that the human eye changes day to day, I still find it curious that on some binoculars I'm firmly in the minus range while on others in the plus range. And on those same binoculars, my setting required to get...
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    Diopter Setting Consistency

    Has anyone noticed that they may have a different diopter setting from one pair of binoculars to another, or is it just me? Even within the same brand \ line of binocular I find slight differences. Of course there are build tolerances to take into account, so that could explain the slight...
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    Review of 8x25 Victory Pocket

    Alan You could probably fit 2 8x25's into the B3 maven bag....unfolded. Fold them down, and I bet you could fit 4. I dont have the bag here anymore, returned it a while ago with the bins, but I recall the bag being pretty generous. The outer diameter of the stock eyecup measured right around...
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    Review of 8x25 Victory Pocket

    Few updates I spent a bit more time getting a feel for the focusing knob. I do feel I am overstating how hard/easy it is to turn, especially after picking up the habicht and dialyts. It's within their range, but do still wish it had a bit more grip like on the traditionally knurled/serrated...
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    Review of 8x25 Victory Pocket

    Alexis, My complaints about the focus knob are in regards to the tactile qualities of the plastic used and the small diameter. Also, I'm also rather unfairly? comparing this knob to more full size knobs/wheels like on the 8x30 habicht, leica uvhd, and a pair of old 7x42 dialyts. As a...
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    Review of 8x25 Victory Pocket

    Recently I have been looking for a smaller more portable bin that I can fit into a jacket or hoody pocket when I dont want to carry a camera bag but want to bring both a camera and binocular on walks. The Leica 8x32 UVHD+'s are a little big for some of my jackets and all of my hoodies, plus my...
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    Nikon SE vs Everything.

    I hope you're out looking tonight. Jupiter is BRIGHT!
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    Nikon SE vs Everything.

    I've only spent minutes worth looking through 8x SE's and EII's, but I would say there is less difference between those in what I remember from that initial impression than I remember in comparison between the EII's and habicht. I definitely prefer the EII's over SE for the wider fov and would...
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    Backup travel 8x recommendations?

    Depending on where you are going in Belize, I wouldn't worry at all about theft. We were there 8 years ago and spent most of our time in the West in the mountains and really hardly saw any people besides fellow hotel guests, tour guides, and Mennonites. If you're staying in Belize City, i...
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    Swarovski Habicht 8x30 W (built in 2009)

    And after a few hours using them yesterday, I'm happy to report that the lenses are still perfectly clean. If I achieved nothing else, I'm absolutely thrilled about this part. Hah. Ok. Enough of my hijacking this thread about eyecups. Hopefully we see a post from black crow here in a week or so...
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