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Recent content by Spartan J

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    Rumor of a new 8x32 coming soon

    I last year bought a pair of their 8x42's and asked them the same question.The response you got was more positive than what I got, that would be great. I have not one dislike with them.The extra weight over the MIJ VIPER HD 8×32's I had are much more stable to hold and more relaxed view.The...
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    Need help choosing binoculars

    Would you be open to a MIJ vortex HD viper 8x32
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    Lens colors

    Definitely some interesting tidbits ,thanks all !!
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    Lens colors

    I have noticed that lenses in binoculars are different colors.Are there any advantages of one color over another ? If so what?
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    Relaxed view

    I don't need the top of the line glass just better, and more ER.I think I will soon order a pair,like you said good C.S.No questions asked up to 30 day return ,repair services in America made in Japan.Also they will be better as I am surrounded by a national Forrest on 3 sides and Lake Michigan...
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    Relaxed view

    Yes.Ive also spotted to day a brand new to me the Tract 8×42.Not much info on them even on youtube.Can any one fill in the gaps ? I know FOV is a little less than others 8×42's but it's no a deal breaker if the focus wheel and glass are at least better then what I have.im kind of tied to 700.00...
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    Relaxed view

    I see .guess I will change my direction again .
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    Relaxed view

    I just read about the upcoming zeiss 8×32 SF' might just work light long IR .
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    Relaxed view

    My 42 oz B & L's are like that reduced focusing and comfortable on my eyes ,but to heavy to carry and hold anymore.
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    Relaxed view

    If I could find a pair of 8×32's with an ER of 18 or 19mm great .10 power well I can't hold them steady .I would like maybe better glass ,while I'm at it.Sure I might have to put up with a little more weight that fine.700 dollars is my max.spinning my tires a little.On the other hand the 6.5...
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    Relaxed view

    Bill, I like the side of the 8×32 but none of them I see have enough IR,so I'm looking for a 8×42 I'm putting a max outlay of $700.00 . I have not used Ebay sense one of their rule changes back 15 years ago or so.I'm a little overwhelmed by all the variables. That's where I'm at now .
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    Relaxed view

    BILL ,This is what happens when your brain is as old as your old eyes.I meant to say SS Badger sorry. My 7x50'S diopter setting has been in the same location sense 1989 .what diopter system in roof binoculars is the most reliable with locking or without ? I'm looking for a new pair of glass I...
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    Relaxed view

    THANKS Bill, One question I I took my 8X32's outside and focused in on a sign and they seem good at all ranges outside,bur I noticed o er the last 3 years or so the diopter ring is farther clockwise than it was in the past .It's just about hitting it's stop point .I live at the home port of the...
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    Relaxed view

    Well as usual I have learned from each of you thanks! There is a problem I've had without knowing why till now thanks to WJC .I find myself focusing in my glass and latter I find the diopter setting is off ,then the next time I go out the diopter is off again .I have been blaming the...
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    Relaxed view

    I have seen the term relaxed view ,my question is what exactly is a relaxed view and what contributes and takes away from it.? It sounds good to these old eyes !
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