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    A Note About Nikon w/Regard to the 10x42 SE

    I’ve sent two pair to Nikon’s west coast “service” center in the past two years. Neither time was I given the option to have them repaired. This is what Nikon says regarding their lifetime warranty: "Lifetime Warranty Nikon Binocular/Fieldscope/Riflescope (Non-Electronic Components) This is...
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    A Note About Nikon w/Regard to the 10x42 SE

    It is not on the form. I wanted it repaired.
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    A Note About Nikon w/Regard to the 10x42 SE

    I recently sold a pair of Nikon 10x42 SE on eBay only to have the seller email me complaining of fungus. He sent photos of what looked like a haze inside when viewed in bright sun. Being caught off guard since I had never noticed it I of course let him return them. I was able to see what he saw...
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    Setting the Record Straight on Vanguard Eye Cups

    There is an old post on this topic, but I wanted to add to this discussion to lay the record straight. Besides, the other post is too old to make comments on. I have owned the Vanguard ED IV 8x42 since May of 2019. I took them on a work trip to the coast of California where I had excellent...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    Good idea Marc. I actually got the last one. I don't think the price reflects a change in pricing for the model. The price is always up to the seller, which in this case may just be the factory or the company themselves. They also could be using repricing software and maybe one hadn't sold in...
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    Greetings!

    Thanks all!
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    I really wanted to. I left because I had to get to work, but I was under the impression I would be there overnight and thought I could return before they closed. I ended up getting a call from work saying to return to Sacramento. I was really bummed. It's 4.5 hours from my house, so it's not...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    So I was able to swing by Out of This World in Mendocino yesterday. Marilyn was awesome and took the time to let me look through at least 10 pair of binoculars. Here's what I looked through: Nikon Monarch 7 in 8x42 and 10x42 Leupold BX-T HD in 8x42 and 10x42mm Vanguard Endeavor IV in 8x42 and...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    Ok, not sure where I read that EII's were made in Philippines. It must be incorrect. It sounds odd that the focus wheel could (in some bins) bring the dull edges into focus. I will be on the lookout. This makes sense to me. Get them while you can. I'm told all EII's are gone...the only ones...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    They really were not on my radar actually. If I see some I will try them though. It's really funny you mentioned Out of This World, because tomorrow I have to go to Fort Bragg (10 minutes from there) for work. I may just have time to swing by there. I was there years ago (at least 10) and...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    I'll report back here with my findings. The latest news is Amazon sent an email saying the shipper has reported the item damaged in transit so I will be waiting until the weekend to get a pair (they can get a pair here sooner but I will be out of town until Friday.) As for used, yes, I see a...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    Hi Bob. Thanks. I was really torn between 8x42 and 10x42. I ended up going with a 10x42 partly because it's different than what I have. The 8x42 was $120 less on Amazon. I have read some stories about Nikon's excellent customer service and warranty. Who knows, maybe I will end up going that...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    Thanks Chuck. I got the IV's not the II's. Also, FOV is within 11 feet of the Monarch 7 (340' vs 351'.) Hopefully I will like them. Maybe I will even take them into a shop and compare side-by-side to the Monarch 7. Also, it's likely you're right about a sub-$500 pair. I just wanted to get...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    Thanks all. I do love searching for older deals and will likely continue that hobby. For right now I will take your advice. I just purchased the Vanguard Endeavor IV in 10x42 for $484. Vanguard is offering a $50 mail-in rebate right now that includes a PH-1 harness, so that brings the price to...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    Thanks for the replies. Are you saying the Endeavor IV is better than the $2000+ Zeiss Victory HT? If so that is remarkable given the $1500+ price difference. Is it a commonly held belief on these forums that Vanguard Endeavor is the best you can buy under $2500? I have read the reviews on...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    Ok, thanks for the recommendations. I should've mentioned, I don't really want a porro. I just wish I could try the Vanguard before I buy. It's hard to believe the Vanguard Endeavor IV (a brand name I hadn't heard of before maybe a year ago,) is better than the Zeiss Terra or the Nikon Monarch...
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    Oh No, Not Another Binocular Advice Plea!

    Hello all. I’m hoping to get some binocular advice/opinions. I am looking to buy a pair of binoculars either in 8x42 or 10x42…I’m leaning toward 10x42 just for a little more reach. I will be mostly looking at birds and I especially love looking at raptors. My current binoculars are Brunton...
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    No love for Steiner?

    I was in the Navy and we used a Steiner 7x50 quite a bit. It seemed very well made and I liked that I didn't need to focus (I still don't understand how that's possible...I imagine that's what the post above about depth of field is referring to.) Anyway, when we landed in port in Hong Kong (year...
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    Greetings!

    Hello, I've been lurking here a short time. I am mainly here for the information on binoculars, but I am also a junior "birder." I'm in northern California and travel extensively in the state for work, so get many opportunities to look at birds (I work outside.)
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