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  1. bluespiderweb

    Nice Nikon service experience - 8x32 SEs

    I don't remember mine taking a long time for turn-around in LA, but I had to send them in twice before they got the hinge tension right. The first time it was so tight, it was not easy to adjust the ipd setting if you wanted to do so. They did get it right the second time, and at least I did...
  2. bluespiderweb

    Victory Fl 7x42 reflection in right barrel

    Excellent-great to hear all is well and you have them in hand. Enjoy!
  3. bluespiderweb

    Victory Fl 7x42 reflection in right barrel

    Nice to hear that they are on the way, though it would have been even nicer if you didn't have to initiate the response. But at least the work is done, and hopefully they fixed your complaint while they were at it! Sometimes it's good to check up with repair departments as you did. Because...
  4. bluespiderweb

    Victory Fl 7x42 reflection in right barrel

    Thanks Andy, yes, it seemed to me it would too.
  5. bluespiderweb

    2019 Interview with Meopta Product Manager

    Yes, of course, thanks again Lee for another great interview. It's nice to hear what is happening in their thoughts too!
  6. bluespiderweb

    Interview with Zeiss Head of Repairs and Servicing

    Good interview Lee, thank you!
  7. bluespiderweb

    Nikon Service- Good, but slow

    Wow, Bill, that sounds like a very slow response time, but at least someone cared enough to follow through on it from Nikon and got you what you wanted. It does seem often these days that multiple tries are too often necessary to get things resolved with many companies today, though it does...
  8. bluespiderweb

    Zeiss (USA) service problems

    Yes, Lee, thank you for that nice interview. It sounds promising that Zeiss realizes the problems in setting up a new service operation, and seems committed to making it happen. I like how you always fend for us birdforum people here when you talk to the major optic guys-thank you for that as...
  9. bluespiderweb

    Victory Fl 7x42 reflection in right barrel

    That's good to know, Andy. I will be sending my FL 7x42's in sometime soon for a diopter problem. And though I might wait as you usually do until after the rush 'til the new year, it's possible they will just send them to Wetzlar Germany anyway. At least it seems some new Kentucky...
  10. bluespiderweb

    The Binocular Journal

    Glad to see someone is out enjoying the views through their bins this time of year. It's too hot for me to enjoy it, and I'm hardly picking up a pair even to look out at home here. Not much to see anyway from my indoor viewpoints. Hope I feel more like it in the Fall, or they'll be bins for...
  11. bluespiderweb

    What Would Be a Good Upgrade to my Pentax DCF HRII 10x42 Binos?

    There are many, many binos out there that could possibly be an upgrade, but given a recent post by Upland in this thread, I would suggest looking hard at the 10x Bushnell he is very happy with in his post #4 here: https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=370421 I am behind the times, and...
  12. bluespiderweb

    Review of Meopta B1 MeoStar 8x42

    You might be inspired sufficiently by Islay, but it's you who composes it and delivers it to us, Lee. Just so you know. ; )
  13. bluespiderweb

    Review of Meopta B1 MeoStar 8x42

    Thank you for the added piccy Lee! That's another great one, I like it a lot too! See, you have that artistic eye that often doesn't come with bino pictures, even in catalogs, let alone forum posts. Just as is your "colourful" description of your surrounds where you are and what you see, that...
  14. bluespiderweb

    Review of Meopta B1 MeoStar 8x42

    No, my serial number is more accurately, 12xxxx, but I was in a hurry when I looked at the s/n before posting. I just wanted to indicate it was made in 2012. And I haven't seen any yellow cast at all in mine either. I just bought mine earlier this year, and no doubt it was a left-over new...
  15. bluespiderweb

    Review of Meopta B1 MeoStar 8x42

    Keep them coming! Lee, thank you for a lovely day away in your part of the world! Great review, and what would it be without all those words? Just more of the same, technical stuff we find too often in reviews, without the delightful travel and commentary about the natural world as you find...
  16. bluespiderweb

    The Binocular Journal

    I guess the bird world is slowing down after breeding season, now that Autumn is approaching (OK, it's here officially, but it doesn't look or feel it here), there are less birds in the bushes and trees, am I right? I managed to chew through my straps once again, and managed another outing...
  17. bluespiderweb

    Optics at the ABE

    Thanks for the reply, Frank. Too bad about Tract and Nikon. I'm sure CMBO is a good organization-just curious about why it's limited like this. So, no used binoculars for sale then, I take it to mean-like they do at some events like this, unless CMBO has them. Interesting. Do a lot of...
  18. bluespiderweb

    Optics at the ABE

    Thanks Frank, I was searching for this a little while back, but didn't remember the name of the show, so your post took me surprise, now that it is here. So, Tract Optics is not participating? I guess they don't consider themselves a birding binocular company? Too bad, I did want to visit...
  19. bluespiderweb

    Eye relief, eye cups and 'Hovering Optics Technique'

    Personally, I have found many times that having the eyecups as low as possible (or maybe one up from there) opens up the view so much in many binoculars, that it makes viewing a relaxed pleasure, and not a chore looking through more of a tunnel view often if you have them extended. I do not...
  20. bluespiderweb

    The Binocular Journal

    Nice stories, guys! Well, our long heat spell finally broke, and even though it was still very humid, at least the temps were down into even the mid 60's in the afternoon, and feeling more like fall. Luckily there was a good breeze most of the time to help. So I stopped by my town haunt by...
  21. bluespiderweb

    Quality time with my EII 8x30s...

    Yes, I know what you mean about things coming together, when all works as it should, and being able to see better than usual. 40-50 meters is a long way, similar to my regular viewing distance, and it's rare when I see that much detail. Though, younger eyes might account for your detailed...
  22. bluespiderweb

    The Binocular Journal

    Very nice report on your views recently, Bill! Nice to be able to walk along with you, and others here on their daily observations! And good for you and your painting-to be able to represent nature in this regard is to be appreciated and applauded. I'm a frustrated artist, always appreciating...
  23. bluespiderweb

    The Binocular Journal

    Anything can be over-ramanticized, but they certainly are not standard fare to see today, even in Britain, so can be appreciated just out of rarity and beauty in sight and sound of their flight. Just big birds, with a little bit more voice and stimulating noise of the Merlin engins! Yes no...
  24. bluespiderweb

    Quality time with my EII 8x30s...

    You're a lucky guy, Mandobear! To have that at hand so close-by to your office! I have a similar Merilin that visits here periodically, though I haven't seen it for a while now. I need at least a 10x to see any details of it from my bedroom window, and I was wondering how close you were to...
  25. bluespiderweb

    $100-$300 Binocular recommendation.

    Your're very welcome, but I don't know if it's splendid advice, though it's free at least! But if it helped you a bit, then it's OK. It sounds like you are on a sensible road to discovery now, so that's great. I'm sure there will be lots of enjoyment along the way for you two ahead. Have a...
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