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    Binocular bargains

    DVOR has the Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 10x42 HD for $1166: https://www.dvor.com/meopta-meostar-b1-plus-10x42-hd-roof-prism-binoculars.html
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    Binocular bargains

    That's a killer price on great bins! But, the seller has only one feedback. He claims to be an authorized dealer but he picked "hot293" as his user name. You would think an authorized Zeiss dealer would use their business name.
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    Binocular bargains

    I don't know. An advanced search for sold items on ebay doesn't show any others sold recently.
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    Binocular bargains

    Yes, it was me. Sorry! I've always regretted not buying the pair that gcole had for sale, so I jumped on these. Great price. Thanks to dries1!
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    Canon 18X50 IS Binoculars

    By spotting scope substitute I mean that if you are going on a long walk through a wetland or some other preserve and you don't want to lug a heavy scope and tripod around all morning, you can take the 18x50 instead. I will frequently wear an 8X or 10X bin around my neck and carry the 18x50 in...
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    Binocular bargains

    Natchez Shooter's Supply now has demo Swarovski NL Pure 10x32 as well: https://www.natchezss.com/demo-swarovski-nl-pre-binoculars-10x32-burnt-orange.html The 10x32 are $1900 and the 8x32 have been reduced to $1800
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    Binocular bargains

    DVOR (outlet site for Optics Planet) has Zeiss SFL 8x40 for $1426 https://www.dvor.com/zeiss-sfl-8x40-binoculars.html and SFL 10x40 for same price https://www.dvor.com/zeiss-sfl-10x40-binoculars.html DVOR has no refunds, only store credit
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    Binocular bargains

    Cabelas now has the Euro HD (Meopta) 12x50 for $840 https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-instinct-euro-hd-binoculars
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    Canon 18X50 IS Binoculars

    They make a great spotting scope substitute. Get a sling strap, like an Op/Tech Utility Sling strap or a Vortex Archer's Strap and wear them cross body with a lower power binocular around your neck. That way, you can just swing them up when you need to make a long range ID. They are also...
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    Binocular bargains

    Dvor now has Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32 for $279 https://www.dvor.com/kowa-bd-ii-xd-6-5x32mm-roof-prism-wide-angel-binoculars.html They also have the Kowa Genesis 10x33 for $808 https://www.dvor.com/kowa-genesis-xd-10x33mm-binoculars-green-with-prominar-xd-lens.html
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    Binocular bargains

    Yes. I had never heard of them before, but in reading the fine print on their website I found out that they are a division of Optics Planet. My only reservation about ordering from them is that they have a 30 day return period, but if you do return something, you only get a store credit, not a...
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    Canon IS binoculars for pelagic birding?

    Has anyone tried Canon IS binoculars on a pelagic trip?
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    Binocular bargains

    Amazon has good prices on the Sig Sauer Zulu 3 8x32 and 10x32. They are from the same OEM as the Sightron Blue Sky II. I already owned the Blue Sky 8x32 but I ordered the Zulu 3 anyway because Sig Sauer talks about low dispersion glass so I thought they might be an upgraded version. But doing...
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    Binocular bargains

    Midway USA has some great deals on refurbished binoculars. I bought the refurbished Zeisss SF 8x32 and I can't find anything wrong with them at all. Leica Trinovid Classic 8x40 for $857.47 https://www.midwayusa.com/ltd/product?pid=567652 Leica Trinovid Classic 10x40 for $885.59...
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    Can gimbal heads (such as ProMediaGear GK Jr.) be used effectively for bino, spotting, telescope and camera

    I've tried a high quality gimbal head (Jobu Designs) that wasn't fluid damped and it did not work well with a spotting scope at all. The movements are too jerky. I then bought the Gitzo fluid gimbal and it works great. A popular cheap option is the Manfroto MVH502AH. It is only rated for 15...
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    Monarch 82ED, a Perfect Ten

    Here is an Alpine Astronomical eyepiece clamp with a 12mm optical length: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1405311-REG/alpine_astronomical_eyehold_1s_1_t_2_ultrashort.html Amazon has the Baader Inverter: https://www.amazon.com/Baader-Planetarium-T-2-Inverter/dp/B0053QIZFS Mark
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    Binocular bargains

    I bought both! I didn't get the lowest prices though. I've not seen a dealer keep reducing the prices of clearance dels before (except Amazon Warehouse Deals). Still, they are easily worth more than I paid. You deserve some credit for us getting this deal. I read one of your posts about how...
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    Sig Sauer Zulu9 MidwayUSA.Com Deals ?

    I did a brief comparison of the Sig Sauer Zulu 9 9x45 and 11x45 against my Zeiss Conquest HD 10x56. I used a monopod and a Stoney Point Binocular Rest. When trying to read small print on a distant sign, the three were about equal. The Conquest HD was the brightest and has the nicest focusing...
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    Sig Sauer Zulu9 MidwayUSA.Com Deals ?

    The Brunton scope you sold me still works great! I haven't been using it much since I bought a Kowa TSN-883. I also bought a Doctor Optics Noblex 12.5mm eyepiece for it, which is pretty sweet. Over the holidays, the bargain hunter in me got the better of me and I bought the Nikon Monarch 82ED...
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    Sig Sauer Zulu9 MidwayUSA.Com Deals ?

    The box for the Zulu 9's says "Designed by Sig Sauer in Oregon" and "Assembled in Japan". The binoculars have "Made in Japan" on them. When they say "Designed by Sig Sauer" they may just mean the customization of Kamakura's design.
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    Sig Sauer Zulu9 MidwayUSA.Com Deals ?

    I bought the 9x45 based on reviews of the Maven B2. They've become a favorite. I've got big hands (XL gloves) so the big size is just right for me. I wrap my left hand around the objective at the far end and clamp my hat's bill under my fingers. There is PLENTY of room for my fingers...
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    Binocular bargains

    I recently discovered the Vortex Archer's Strap. It costs $24 at Amazon. It is not that wide, but I use it with my Zeiss Conquest HD 10x56 and it works great...
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    Binocular bargains

    Glad you got one! I'm really enjoying mine. I wish I had gotten them for $585 instead of $711, but they were still a bargain. The 11x45 are $666 now.
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    Binocular bargains

    They've cut the price of the 9x45 to $637.97
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    Binocular bargains

    Midway USA has Sig Sauer Zulu 9 9x45 and 11x45 on clearance. These are assumed to be the same as the Maven B2's. 9x45 $711.33 and 11x45 $739.81 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018391929
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