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  1. yarrellii

    Compact comparisons: Low end vs high end

    This is something that also puzzles me, I wonder if it has more to do with a sales strategy than technical feasibility. If such a nice optic was made 40 years ago (although I have the impression that it was not their entry level, but a device perceived as a quality instrument), one just has to...
  2. yarrellii

    Compact comparisons: Low end vs high end

    I also find the Nikon Travelite 8x25 are truly remarkable (I understand they are called Prostaff ATB 8x25 in some markets). The image is simply on another level compared to the Nikon CF III 7x20. They feel like a contemporary binocular, the colour balance appears neutral, like more true to life...
  3. yarrellii

    Compact comparisons: Low end vs high end

    Really interesting read, Daniel. It's always surprising to see what amazing value gems sometimes slip under the radar. I've seen those Opticron come up on sale every now and then, and I've always been extremely interested in then. In my case, I made a somewhat similar comparison on the same...
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