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UUpland replied to the thread Binocular bargains.I received my 10x32s yesterday. The box had been opened and the diopter had been adjusted. The diopter wasn’t working correctly and they...
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UUpland replied to the thread Binocular bargains.I thought this thread was supposed to be about bargains and not debating the merits of different glasses and and brightness formulas...
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UUpland replied to the thread Binoculars for Trekking in Himalayas.Definately use a harness then. No weight on your neck or swinging around. I never go out without mine especially when hiking. Lots of...
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UUpland replied to the thread Binoculars for Trekking in Himalayas.One thing I’d like to apologize to the OP for is I strayed from his question. He stated quite clearly he was only interested in weight...
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UUpland replied to the thread Binoculars for Trekking in Himalayas.It sounds like you are implying the Travellers are so inferior you wouldn’t see clearly with them. I own a pair and they are excellent...
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UUpland replied to the thread New birdings binos ~1k price.Good choice within your budget
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UUpland replied to the thread Binoculars for Trekking in Himalayas.Sure if Swaros are within your budget and you don’t mind them potentially getting damaged
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UUpland replied to the thread Binoculars for Trekking in Himalayas.I would say the Opticron Traveller. Lightweight with good optics. If they are lost or stolen it won’t be the end of the works as they...
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UUpland replied to the thread Binocular bargains.I’d say a Kowa 8x33 for $799 is a great deal.
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UUpland replied to the thread New birdings binos ~1k price.Love the Kowa 8x33. Cameralandny is practically giving them away for $799 US. Might be able to post them to you. If weight isn’t too big...
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UUpland replied to the thread Maven B3 8x30?.The Mavens are not a M7 clone. They are far superior and handle glare better than the MHG. If they are available on Amazon you have the...
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UUpland replied to the thread Swarovski EL W B 8x32 - Flare.The OP mentioned a 8x42 as a candidate. Thus my recommendation of the 8.5. Another 42 that is compact and light would be the Kowa BD II...
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UUpland replied to the thread Swarovski EL W B 8x32 - Flare.Why not buy the 8.5x42? Less glare and more light gathering. Have heard nothing but praise for it. Probably can find a good used pair...