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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Swaro CL 8X or 10X??

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On the fence. Convince me of the 8x30 or 10x30 CL Companions. I can only find the 10X locally to look thru. 10X is fine, but will the 8X be noticeably better? These will also go on some long hikes, so looking at critters a half mile off is not uncommon.

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How and where do you plan to use the CLs?
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Nottabird
The 8x32s are going to be brighter and give you the most flexibility under varied conditions, better for birding in woodlands. The 10x32s are not as bright but fine for use in wide open spaces, perfect companions for bright coastal and seashore applications. At dawn and dusk, the 8x32s will outperform the 10x32s. I own Swaro 8x25 pockets and the Swarobright coatings yield a surprisingly bright and clear view.
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markdunton
I have the 10x30s, I have never found them to not be bright enough. I also have the NL 10x42, they are clearly better than the CLs, but I am always happy taking the CLs out when I only want something in my pocket. Not cheap, but well worth it.
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