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  1. John A Roberts

    Zeiss 8x30 B porro questions

    Hi Ignatius, I can’t help with the serial number ranges of the three 8x30 versions. (To give others an idea of what’s being discussed with the post-WWII Zeiss West Germany Porro prism binoculars, including external and cut away views, see at: Zeiss 8X30s ) In relation to monoculars . . . a)...
  2. John A Roberts

    Binoculars for a 5 year old - recommendations please

    Some idea of the compactness of the Vixen 4x18: It's the 6x18 version, from Yarrellii's review at: Vixen @Six 6x18: quirky and surprising pocket binocular . . . and in a much better colour than the brown of the 4x18! John
  3. John A Roberts

    10x50- Leica Ultravid vs. Swaro SLC vs. Maven B6

    In previously responding to Dennis: For ease of comparison, Ultravid HD 8x42 left and BA 8x42 right: . . . so that's one bet lost! But regardless, I'm sure that things will proceed - for some time yet - in an all too familiar manner. John
  4. John A Roberts

    Zeiss D.R.P. Binoculars year identification help

    Hi philacio, In relation to the top plate markings - including the use of script on early models - see the images showing the changes over time in post #5 at: Zeiss 10x40B T P dating John
  5. John A Roberts

    12x42 added to EL Range TA Line

    Swarovski has just announced a 12x42 version of the EL Range TA series, and it’s already available at selected dealers. See at: See – Measure – Hit (click on the download button at the right for the full press release) Basic information can be found at: EL Range 12x42 - SWAROVSKI OPTIK And at...
  6. John A Roberts

    Filaments in SLC 8x30 WB, what could it be ?

    For those interested in an explanation of the various versions/ Mk's of the SLC x30's, see posts #9, 11 and 12 at: Slc 8x30
  7. John A Roberts

    Filaments in SLC 8x30 WB, what could it be ?

    Hi S2GF, That's interesting. And by way of illustration, an image of the air-tight Mk II 8x30 WB version of the SLC that was introduced in 1989, indicating the housing of fibre-glass reinforced polycarbonate: And from Konrad Seil's 1991 paper 'Progress in binocular design' a view of the...
  8. John A Roberts

    Roger Vine's review of the Fujinon 14x40 TS-X

    Optical Construction? The 14x40 TS-X, along with the lower specification 12x28 TS and the 16x28 TS, were announced in October 2019. The announcement included some details of the 14x40's optical construction: • a 4 lens objective in 3 groups, and; • a 6 lens ocular in 4 groups. Since it no...
  9. John A Roberts

    Roger Vine's review of the Fujinon 14x40 TS-X

    After an extended break Roger is back with a new binocular review! This time the electronically image stabilised Fujinon 14x40 TS-X. The review can be found at: Fujinon 14x40 TS-X Review and includes comparisons to the Canon 12x36 IS III and the Swarovski 14x52 NL. Roger has also previously...
  10. John A Roberts

    My beloved is in love......with her Leica Trinovid 7x35's

    Hi Nick, A no cost workaround for too small in diameter eyecups (as are typical on traditional Porro prism binoculars such as Habichts), is as follows: So worth a try. John
  11. John A Roberts

    Nikon HG 8x30 dissection

    Including whisky drinking bears! From the Financial Times: ‘He drank all my whisky’: Romania wrestles with trespassing bears (Caution: the article includes a photo of a pig recovering after having been clawed by a bear, and another of the bloodied paw of a dead bear.) John
  12. John A Roberts

    Filaments in SLC 8x30 WB, what could it be ?

    Hi Jinac, It looks similar to what were described as crystals when found earlier in SLC x30's. From Ed back in 2009: And a particularly striking example: From a 2016 ebay listing by juan94j8kzlc1ja ( . . . as distinct from any other Juan). John
  13. John A Roberts

    why were the habicht 8x30 GA discontinued?

    Habicht 8x30W M GA Discontinuation - and later limited production The original production of the rubber armoured version of the 8x30W CF, officially designated the 8x30W M GA, ended around 2001 when it was last listed in Swarovski's literature. (The last that I've seen is #A7123 62272, so from...
  14. John A Roberts

    Question about Zeiss EDF dirty

    Hi rodrigator, Specifically regarding the tritium capsule in the EDF units, see posts #4 and 5 at: CZJ EDF 7x40 Roof Prism Binoculars The problem for you would be if: a) it's a unit that was pilfered from the military before the post-reunification removal of the tritium capsule, and; b) the...
  15. John A Roberts

    Desert Island Binocular.

    Hi Ignatius (post #14), In terms of ruggedness/ durability it’s likely that a CZJ EDF 7x40 as nominated by Canip in post #12, would be superior to a Habicht O GA. For some details see: CZJ EDF 7x40 Roof Prism Binoculars In terms of performance, the most desirable should be the last version the...
  16. John A Roberts

    Why most companies produce large roof binoculars only of “beer can” style?

    A few observations in relation to external shapes . . . In comparing previous and current generation products, there's a lot more going inside the latter that limits what’s externally possible e.g. a Leitz Trinovid 7x42 verses the wasp waist Swarovski NL x42 to size: So a lot more glass...
  17. John A Roberts

    Lost and now found

    For the keen Swarovite there was also: a) A clear view SL (from kalliundfrida on ebay) b) And an ultra luminous SLC (from mozart132 and tnrifleman, also on ebay) John
  18. John A Roberts

    Help needed please to date these 8x binoculars

    Hi Paul, Some introductory info . . . The first Zeiss prismatic binoculars were introduced in 1894, and the original top plate marking in script as on yours was used until 1906: See the examples of logos over time in post #5 at: Zeiss 10x40B T P dating In relation to the early offerings...
  19. John A Roberts

    Replacing Eyecups on the Habicht 8x30 W

    Hi Ignatius, With one exception, the thread on the eyepieces for the eyecups has remained the same on all the models in the Habicht lineup since the first one in 1948 * So later eyecups will fit on earlier models, and vice versa; and eyecups for leatherette models will fit on rubber armoured...
  20. John A Roberts

    serial numbers and dates of manufacture for Voightlander binoculars?

    Hi Rudge, From a 1906 Voigtlander catalogue for the US Market: Looking at the eyecups, perhaps earlier than your unit (?) It's from Miniature Binoculars, the most comprehensive starting point for old binocular leaflets and catalogues: https://www.miniaturebinoculars.com/part1/Page2725.htm...
  21. John A Roberts

    Optics Recommendations (Monocular or Binocular) for One-Handed Birding Beginner

    Hi CME, Depending on your father's particular limitations, some form of support attached to a binocular may be of assistance, such as: For more, see post #960 and following at: New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ? John
  22. John A Roberts

    serial numbers and dates of manufacture for Voightlander binoculars?

    A starting point is Johann Leichtfried's site Fernglas Museum: Eingang ins Museum It has 13 examples of Voigtlander units, ranging in size from 6x20 to 12x50. There are photos and info, including serial numbers and some mentions of dating, see the full list at: Fernglasmuseum - Hersteller mit V...
  23. John A Roberts

    Real Swarovski 12x42 for 1250,- euro?!

    Hi Thotmosis, Of course you're right, it's not a real Swarovski. And unsurprisingly we've been here before (images from Andy back in January 2019): See: Swaro Fake John
  24. John A Roberts

    Roger Vine will be back soon!

    Many of us are keen followers of Roger’s detailed binocular reviews at: Binocular Reviews though there's been a lack of new ones for some time. Roger has just posted about: Buying a Telescope for Christmas (it discusses astronomical scopes). And that prompted me to look further on his site...
  25. John A Roberts

    Allbinos review of NL 14x52

    Arek has recently added a review of the NL 14x52: Swarovski NL Pure 14x52 - binoculars review - AllBinos.com His earlier review of the NL 10x52 can be found at: Swarovski NL Pure 10x52 - binoculars review - AllBinos.com In relation to his comments in the latest review about transmission, for...
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