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Recent content by Steve C
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Maven B.2 9x45 and 11x45 - Odd binocular magnifications?
In response to a question posed by Canip in the OP, yes I do feel that the 9x45 Maven is an excellent bridge between 8 and 10x glass. I know that depth of field is supposed to decrease as power increases. I understand the arguments for why this is the case. However much I read and agree with... -
How far and how much improvement?
The only real answer is just buy the best you can afford. Once you have done that the best thing to do is to just go use the binocular and don't worry much about price difference. Don't worry much about "what If" I'd buy something else. People tend, in my experience, to think that there is a...- Steve C
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- Forum: Binoculars
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Lee Thickett (Troubador) - R.I.P.
Nice to have some insight into his sheep signature line. For whatever reason, I never thought to ask him about that. On further reflection, while I completely expected this news, the reality has affected me more than I thought it might. Going to miss Troubadour.- Steve C
- Post #57
- Forum: Binoculars
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Lee Thickett (Troubador) - R.I.P.
Lee and I would communicate frequently. However that diminished some after his final trip to Islay. I'd known of the nature of his affliction and hoped he would rebound. I let him know he was in my thoughts. This forum will be poorer for his departure. RIP my friend.- Steve C
- Post #27
- Forum: Binoculars
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Rarity of technical binocular reviews
Technical reviews require several things. First is the possession of appropriate equipment. Next there is the ability to use the equipment and to be able to tell what the results mean. Then there is the ability to access enough binoculars to provide a meaningful data base. There are not many...- Steve C
- Post #13
- Forum: Binoculars
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The Best Binoculars in the World
Looks like I mis-spoke myself :oops:. I said 7*, but meant 8*. However even comparing am 8* 8x to a 9+* 7x, the 7x, IMO still needs that extra degree to really shine. Put that with the added depth, less shake and all factors that those of us who like 7x (and I am one of those) in the 7x...- Steve C
- Post #21
- Forum: Binoculars
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The Best Binoculars in the World
That will do just fine for an 8x binocular. However I was talking about a 9* fov for a modern 7x roof binocular. I think pigs may sprout wings before we see Zeiss apply that 8.75* fov to a 7x32 SF. Since the 8.5* of the 7x42 FL works pretty well, I suppose that 8.75* would too. I have a...- Steve C
- Post #12
- Forum: Binoculars
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The Best Binoculars in the World
The real advantages of a 7x cannot be properly expressed in most all modern roofs. Sorry, but a 7* fov in a 7x, while adequate, does not add the proper width to match the depth Lee mentions. The Zeiss 7x42 FL just about there, but still needed another half degree. You need to see 7x through...- Steve C
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- Forum: Binoculars
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Troubador's life with Binoculars
I also started with an individual focus binocular. My Dad's Horizon 7x50. Big ungainly thing al;most made me swear off binoculars. However I still have it. I even took it apart, cleaned it and replaced the prisms. Finally wound up with a Swifr 8x40 Nighthawk in my college days. One thing...- Steve C
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- Forum: Binoculars
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B.3 vs C.2
It really gets down to the question of need. If you need a wider fov, better glass, and better quality, then go the B3. If you need a small size, and can do with a smaller fov, then go C2. Any of the Maven B series compete well againsgt whatever you can name. The C series generally offers a... -
Get well card for Lee (Troubador)
Lee has my best wishes and is in my thoughts and prayers. He has mentioned here before what he has is terminal. I sincerely hope he has more trips to his beloved Islay in store. I also look forward to more of our several times a year lengthy email conversations. He does indeed help to keep...- Steve C
- Post #50
- Forum: Binoculars
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Birding without a camera, forever?
In my opinion, a person is far better off becoming a birder first and a bird photographer second. My Ornithology professor would have wholeheartedly agreed with fazalmajid's linked article, wherein it stated your memory id better than camera's memory. He taught birding, (at least the bird ID...- Steve C
- Post #25
- Forum: Binoculars
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Birding without a camera, forever?
Birding and Bird Photography, it seems to me, are two different things. Do you want to maximize the number of sightings or search for a couple of perfect images? Decide which one you want to participate in before you leave the house to go out. Cameras are certainly useful, but the thought of...- Steve C
- Post #16
- Forum: Binoculars
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Torn between the ~$1000 options..
I'm with both Paul and Ratal here. It is an exercise in hair splitting to try and ferret out significant differences between two binoculars in any particular price level. I agree with Ratal about the Aurora. It is a one and done. Mine is a 10x42and is superb. However it is no better than...