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    Tobias Mennle greatest binoculars web are not available anymore.

    Anyone have any updates from Tobias on this issue? The web archive is greatly appreciated, thanks for posting that!
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    Some thoughts on Leica's Trinovid HD 8x32 and dreaming a little...

    For a few years now, I've been intrigued by Leica's Trinovid HD series. In particular, Optica Exotica (no longer on youtube sadly) had a few great video reviews and comparisons of the Trinovid HD 8x42 that got me excited about this model. There are some great reviews on the 8x32 here on the...
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    Glasses wearers and Ultravid 8x32 HD+

    I have seen several posts on the forums about folks that love this little binocular (there's a lot to love about it!), but there is usually some caution that this particular model with a stated eye relief of 13.3mm, is not for eyeglass wearers. I'm wondering if there are users of this binocular...
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    Leica 8x32 HD vs papilio 6.5 or 8.5x21 For insects and butterflies?

    Paul, I've been curious about the trinovids in this format for awhile but unfortunately they are not stocked at any nearby stores, so I haven't been able to try them. You mentioned you use these as your main birding binoculars. I'm curious what features you like about them, what you might...
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    Lee Thickett (Troubador) - R.I.P.

    Lee has been immensely helpful for me as a new binocular lover/wildlife observer. His advice, guidance, and contributions always felt so congenial and respectful and kind with the wisdom of many decades of life experience behind them. The last message he sent me back in February was, "I have...
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    Trinovid HD 8x32 & 8x42 first impressions

    Foss, With regard to the 7x42 Ultravid HD+ potentially usurping the Trinovid HD 8x42, I also acquired the 7x42 earlier this year and find it astounding, but quite often I wonder if the 8x42 Trinovid HD (or the 8x32) would be "good enough" for my uses. I've never been able to find one to try...
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    Trinovid HD 8x32 & 8x42 first impressions

    Foss, I know this is an old thread but after a few years do you still own/use either of these? If you do, what are your favorite aspects of these models? I'm researching a few models and these two are near the top of my list. Thanks!
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    IPD and folks who own the Trinovid HD in 8x32...

    I have a fairly narrow IPD. On most binoculars 58mm is fine for middle distances to infinity, but at closer distances (warbler season) I can start to detect some drop-off in sharpness and the sensation that my eyes are working too hard to merge the image. At 57mm that sensation mostly goes...
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    Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 Questions

    Yes, when I started to think of ways to improve on this model, things I would change, anything I came up with would ultimately shift the balance of this binocular out of the balance it achieves. The designers and engineers behind this model and its very limited iterations over the years...
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    Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 Questions

    As an update to this thread, I did purchase the Leica Ultravid HD+ in 7x42 this past spring and thought I would add my thoughts on this model, which will probably serve to reinforce all that has been said about it over the years on this forum. Things I like: Image quality. It is as spectacular...
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    Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 vs. 8x42 for birding

    I went with the UV 8x20 BRs over the Zeiss 8x25 for their even more compact format that I could easily put in a jeans pocket, the clever locking diopter, and also the build quality, which felt more sturdy to me. The view through the Zeiss was great but the other factors mentioned won me over...
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    Leica view comparison idea...

    Well said! I've had very similar experiences in wooded areas where I had a 10x42 bino. I was observing Ruby-crowned Kinglets in a densely wooded estuary and couldn't easily glass them (they were pretty close, flitting among branches rather quickly). I've used that same bino in mixed terrain...
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    Leica view comparison idea...

    I'm in Wisconsin. Lots of Cabela's retail stores around, Vortex Optics is headquartered here, so I can get my hands on Swarovski and Vortex stuff pretty easily but options from Zeiss and Leica are pretty limited, Cabela's does sell some models from these makers but they are typically limited...
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    Leica view comparison idea...

    I'm in the market for a Leica bino. For the most part, based on paper stats and overwhelmingly positive reviews, I think I'll end up with the Ultravid HD+ in 7x42, but really I'm considering the 8x42 and the 8x32 and the Retrovid 7x35 and... you get the idea. However, I don't live within a...
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    Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 Questions

    @ibramr that’s an interesting thought too - Noctivid 8x42 vs. HD+ 7x42. I lean toward the 7x42 for the mag (enjoy 7’s depth of field) and also the wide exit pupil for fast easy handling in dense woods where I find myself a lot, the ergonomics, the design (I think it’s the best looking bino on...
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    Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 Questions

    Anyone ever had any issues with the durability of the coatings/scratches on the Trinovid HD models? I noticed the Retrovids on up have Aqua Dura/HDC coatings but I don't see anything in the literature on Leica's website about those coatings or any other coating for durability. What I'd like is a...
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    Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 Questions

    Hi all. I've never been able to get my hands on this model/format. I have seen mostly mixed reviews on this binocular on the forum, and was wondering if there was anyone here who has owned and used this model for a long time and could speak to its strengths. I'm aware of the other models in...
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    Leica Trinovid Classic (Retrovid) 7x35 or Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32...

    You know, since I already know what I'm getting with the conquest (it's great) and I'm still quite curious about the Retrovid, I think I'll just pick up a pair and see for myself if I prefer them. I have notes on initial impressions with the conquest if I need to "compare" them to make a final...
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    Leica Trinovid Classic (Retrovid) 7x35 or Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32...

    Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! I think I will probably stick to the conquest HD because of its more rugged qualities for field use, and my fondness for them when I owned them briefly. What I'm discovering in thinking more about this comparison is that I'd really like a Zeiss Conquest HD...
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    Leica Trinovid Classic (Retrovid) 7x35 or Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32...

    Of the conquest and the Retrovid, which is more enjoyable to use? Which one do you use more? Which view do you like more? If you could only keep one, which one would you keep?
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    Leica Trinovid Classic (Retrovid) 7x35 or Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32...

    I'm considering buying another binocular to compliment my Leica Ultravid BR 8x20. The little Leicas are always with me wherever I go, and I love them. However, on days when I know I'm going out specifically to use my binoculars while hiking, birdwatching, etc. I think it would be nice to have...
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    Digiscoping options for Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    Several months ago I purchased a set of Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR binoculars from B&H and have fallen in love with them for general nature observation and birding. I even use them at night sometimes to look at the moon and stars. They are with me wherever I go! Anyway, I've been using them to...
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    Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 vs. 8x42 for birding

    I thought I would check back in after several weeks of trying a bunch of different binoculars and weighing the pros and cons of each, and trying to dial in exactly what it is I'm looking for in a binocular. In the end, I determined there probably isn't any one binocular that will fully satisfy...
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    Nikon Monarch HG 8x42

    I'm considering purchasing a pair of these, but most reviews I've seen and read mention that the locking diopter mechanism is rather flimsy. Do folks who actually own this optic feel this way? Has Nikon corrected this seemingly common issue? Thanks!
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    Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 vs. 8x42 for birding

    That's an interesting thought, Ries. I live in a forested area at about 43 degrees N latitude. It would be interesting to see if latitude, length of twilight, and general weather patterns (it's cloudy a lot here) influenced people's decisions about whether to buy 32mm binos (or smaller) vs...
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