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    10x30is II can you use rechargeable batteries?

    Hermann, It appears that Amazon sell Ikea Laada 2450mAH in packs of 4 for £12.46 with free delivery if you have Prime. Stan
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    10x30is II can you use rechargeable batteries?

    I've not found any drop off in the performance of Eneloops having used them for 12 years. However, l don't wait until they are fully discharged before l change them and l always charge the discharged batteries when l return home. It helps if you have 2 small battery cases to keep the charged and...
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    10x30is II can you use rechargeable batteries?

    Gary, I notice from some of your other posts that you have joined the movers and shakers club. Welcome to a vastly improved view of the world. I bought my first Canon IS binocular about 12 years ago and since then l have built up a large collection. This has replaced non-stabilized top end...
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    Updated Nikon 10x25S and 12x25S Stabilized binoculars

    To continue your above finding. Denco had his Swarovski 8x32 NL for sale 2 days ago on BF and the reason was "he now uses the Nikon 10x25s more in the daytime". See my #17 message. The 8x32 NL has now disappeared from the For Sale section. This can only mean that it's been sold or he is keeping...
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    Image Stabilisation Paradox

    How many IS binoculars have used for any length of time? Stan
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    Image Stabilisation Paradox

    If you look at the for sale section you will see that Denco has a Swarovski 8x32 NL for sale and he says this is "because he now uses a Nikon 10x25s more in the daytime". So it looks as if he has moved into the "movers and shakers club" like me. It will be interesting to see what he does next...
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    Image Stabilisation Paradox

    Oh Sancho, you have put the cat amongst the pigeons. This will cause so much hot air and as l expected, it is being led by Denco. ( However, l will deal with him later). The one thing you left out of your appraisal is the commercial aspect. The so called Alpha manufactures make a very good...
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    Updated Nikon 10x25S and 12x25S Stabilized binoculars

    It really goes back to my non-stabilized binocular days when l had a Nikon 8x20 hgl. It was a very nice binocular both optically and build quality. However, l never liked the double hinge or the small size so l never used it very often and consequently sold it. I have the feeling that l might...
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    Updated Nikon 10x25S and 12x25S Stabilized binoculars

    Tenex Briefly, what has made that trade-off so compelling to you, and at what magnification(s)? And how are these Nikons advancing beyond what you already have? Nikon is a much smaller company, I'm surprised they want to compete with others here including Canon.] My trade-off is quite simple...
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    Updated Nikon 10x25S and 12x25S Stabilized binoculars

    This thread is about the Nikon 10x25s and 12x25s, but like many threads where you become involved, it has wandered way off subject. In this case Sigs. These new Nikon IS binoculars have the potential to set the future direction for other manufacturers who will need to compete in what I see as...
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    On the occasion of the HDX, thinking about it …

    Now children, isn't it about time this silliness stopped. Stan
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    On the occasion of the HDX, thinking about it …

    Now children, isn't it about time this silliness stopped !! Stan
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    Updated Nikon 10x25S and 12x25S Stabilized binoculars

    I suggest you read your own complimentary review of the original Nikon10x25 on October 24th 2022 and comment again. Stan
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    Updated Nikon 10x25S and 12x25S Stabilized binoculars

    I have both the Canon 8x20 IS and 10x20 IS and despite being an oldy, l have no problem using the small exit pupils. So l look forward to using the new Nikons Stan
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    Updated Nikon 10x25S and 12x25S Stabilized binoculars

    NOTE TO STAFF. Would it be possible to combine these threads with the similar recent threads on the main Nikon section. This would prevent what could be a very interesting discussion becoming disjointed. Thanks Stan
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    Updated Nikon 10x25S and 12x25S Stabilized binoculars

    Kabsetz, There is a similar thread in the Nikon section and if you scroll down to similar threads in that, ppthere is a review of the previous model by Denco. Stan
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    Canon 10x30 IS stabilised binocular sticky covers

    Which binoculars have you used the UV technique on and have there been any detrimental effects such as the delamination of the optics as suggested by Binastro. Stan
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    Canon 10x30 IS stabilised binocular sticky covers

    Your suggestion sounds very interesting. What type of lamp and what wattage do you use?
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    Glare Monsters!

    Denco, I think you should be very careful before setting up lists of what binoculars other people should or should not buy because you have a problem with a certain binocular peculiarity. I know from your multitude of posts that you seem to find fault with most of your purchases often after...
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    Alpha IS?

    Henry, Thanks for that very useful information. In order to consider the relative merits of the other Kamakura clones, is it likely that they will also use the Schmidt-Pechan prisms or are there other types of prism that would work. The simple question is, are they all roofs or just the the...
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    Alpha IS?

    The Uttings site clearly states that they are poros. I thought all the Kamakura clones are poros, but l'm happy to be proven wrong.
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    Alpha IS?

    I have used Uttings, although not for binoculars and they seem to be a good retailer. However, I suggest you be careful with the Sig 16x42 IS advert. First of all, it is for pre-order and the Sig number is SOZ61601 which is the model shown on the Sig site as being discontinued. The Sig 16x42 IS...
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    EDG 7/8/10 x42 still in production?

    What a lovely 4 word quote in your last paragraph - binoculars are a "tool not a jewel". It encapsulates what binoculars should be; for looking through not looking at. As someone who has used many different types of optics throughout a long working career, any instrument l used was judged on its...
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    Canon 10x30mm II IS or 12x36mm III IS ?

    They are identical except for the front lens elements which provide the only difference between the two models. Sharpness and slight CA are the same. Both are nice inexpensive IS binoculars, especially if you can find good used ones as I did. I prefer the 12x36 just because of the extra reach...
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    Essential tremor and IS binoculars

    MiddleRiver, In my post no.4 I said that I have had personal experience of using IS binoculars to control temor and mentioned I would continue in a few days, but that is now a few weeks - sorry. The current other responses to your question, while being helpful, don't seem to answer your...
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