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    Swarovski 8x25 CL-P best compact binocular?

    Seems to me some of the contributors are missing the point of this binocular. It's not - of course - as tiny as an 8x20. The key feature is the double hinge, which means that it packs way smaller than a centre hinge 8x32, very useful if you're travelling as it takes up little room in the bag or...
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    Habicht 8x30 W, Nikon 8x32 SE, Nikon 8x32 Eii, Nikon 8x32 HG (XL for US i guess)

    Hi. I collect and sell binoculars, mainly on ebay, and I've used all the binoculars you're thinking of. All 3 porro binoculars have a noticeably crisper image than the Nikon roof, and of course a more pronounced 3D effect. The Swarovski has one huge defect. As others have mentioned the focus...
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    Nikon 8x32SE, 8x32EDG, Zeiss 8x42FL and Zen-Ray 7x36 ED2 at the OK Corral

    zen ray glare (?) I recently (10/2010) bought a Zen Ray 7x36 ed. They seem to have cured the glare problem noted above. Better baffling? A very impressive binocular.
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    Pentax DCF ED really that much better that SP??

    Pentax dcf ed 8x32 The Pentax 8x32 ED is a spectacularly good binocular: the image is satisfyingly sharp, colours are accurate and well saturated, CA is virtually non existent and everything about it adds up to a highly practical binocular that is a delight to use. The question isn't whether to...
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    Swift Ultra 8x42?

    Swift Ultralite 8x42 porro If you can stand the looks, the Ultralite 8x42 porro is a superb binocular. For quality of image, you won't do better at any price: bright, sharp, excellent colour rendition. The only optical limitation is the FOV at 341', though it feels OK in use. Very comfortable...
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    Review by 'vaughan8' on item 'Fury 6.5x32'

    I bought these as a birdwatching / general purpose binocular. I've always preferred the steadier image of a 7x binocular, and am very pleased with these. Side by side they're obviously not as good as my Zeiss Victory 7x42, but there isn't 1000 difference between them - I'm perfectly happy with...
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    7x36 and 9x36

    I like 7x35s for general use, and can't understand why quality ones are like hen's teeth. Opticron BGA 7x36 currently about £240 at Warehouse Express (down from £399). Identical specs to Swift Eaglet - I suspect they're the same under the armour (focusing wheel, & dioptre also identical). Took...
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    Opticron SR GA 8x32 poros

    Best value going? Sherwood Photo have Opticron SR.GA 8x32s for jus £135.00. Mine arrived today and I'm seriously impressed: satisfying fov (144m), very sharp across most of the field, bright, good colour rendition. Tried them for astronomy this evening through gap in the clouds: pinpoint stars...
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    B&L Elite 8x50

    B&L 8x50 elite
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