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    New BVD Nikon HG review

    Hi BF I will say that in my small opinion I tried several Zeiss FL's that were less than pefect (collimation, etc) and my LXL was perfect and others at B&H were too. Nikon may have better quality control in my opinion. Nikon for my eyes has a better view. So far haven't found the Zeiss FL that...
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    Nikon 8x42 Premier LX "L"

    John, I couldn't agree more. Went to B and H in NY and tried everything they had and I still went back to the LXL. In my eyes nothing holds up better than the Nikon. There is no struggle to get what I want, the others took a lot of tweaking and positioning my eyes and things. The first time I...
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    Mid priced roofs

    Has anyone put the Legends, the Pentax SP and the EO side by side by side? Any conclusions Thanks Carlos
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    Mid priced roofs

    Hi BF, Nephew is coming into town wants to bird Everglades in November with me, Any suggestion on a good mid priced water proof roof bin? He is 11. Budget 300 or 350 dollars? I think 8x32 would best because of the wide field might help him find the birds easier vs. narrow. Pentax, Swift...
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    Pelagic bird book for the eat coast USA?

    Pelagic bird book for the East coast USA? Hi BF I am taking a pelagic trip on the east coast around Virginia, can any one recommend a book that covers and helps identify pelagic birds for the east coast in the USA? Thanks, Carlos
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    Zeiss FL review

    Zeiss FL review Part II Hi BF, I received another pair of 8x42 Zeiss FL today and spent part of the day experimenting and happy to say that my original conclusions were correct! There is nothing wrong with either of the 2 Zeiss FL's that I tested and they do not outperform the Nikon HGL...
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    Zeiss FL review

    Thanks Henry. I will try it and I also received another Zeiss FL today to try out. Will keep everyone posted on my results. Carlos
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    Zeiss FL review

    Hi Leif Yes, I used text set at 18 feet away to decifer which is sharper and yes I used a tripod. Leif, I remember reading something on BF you mentioning that the optical quality of the SE is slightly better than the FL, is that right? Or was I dreaming that I read this on BF? Add insult to...
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    Zeiss FL review

    CAN ANYONE PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF I AM WRONG ABOUT THE ZEISS FL? DOES ANYONE HAVE AN HG OR LXL OR AN SE TO COMPARE TO THE ZEISS FL? Please help, Carlos
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    Zeiss FL review

    They don't seem faulty but I guess they must be. What luck. I wasted a lot of time... On some faulty bins. It makes me mad. Carlos :storm:
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    Zeiss FL review

    Tripod test Zeiss FL Hi BF, Just did a test of Zeiss FL 8x42 vs. Nikon LXL 8x42 on a tripod both indoors and outdoors with bright lights and dim lighting. The HGL did better over all than the FL, escpecially the HGL was much sharper outresolved detail better in dim or heavy indoor cover or...
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    Zeiss FL review

    Did you read post #9?
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    Zeiss FL review

    Hi Henry Please read what I posted above I edited it, added some coments. I will use a tripod and do some more tests. You are saying that I should see more detail with the FL, right? If not the FL could be defective? Which Nikons are we talking about? Thanks, carlos
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    Zeiss FL review

    Hi Henry, I agree with what you wrote and thought about this- I "believe" I can resolve more detail with the porro SE and roof LXL than with the FL. Objective spacing does play a part because the largest image is seen through the LXL but the SE image is much smaller but SEEMS to outresolve the...
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    Zeiss FL review

    This evening I will try the star/ astro test don't know how good it will work living in a big city but I'll give it a shot. I'll post my findings. Some people may like contrast and brightness vs. detail and sharpness? I prefer sharpness vs. brightness and contrast, if not I am always refocusing...
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    Zeiss FL review

    Hi BF After 2 serious days with 3 bins around my neck I came to some great conclusions about the Zeiss FL 8x42 as well Nikon SE 8x32 and Nikon LXL 8x42. First, the view of the Zeiss Fl is very bright. Immediately on the FL I noticed that there was a slight blurry halo about 1/3 of the way in...
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    Zeiss FL test vs. Nikon LX, Nikon SE

    Thank you so much, excellent tips. I would have never thought to do that without your help. I will post my findings possibly Sunday or Monday night if anyone is interested. Carlos
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    Illustrations

    Wow those illustrations are gorgeous! What size are they? Show us more. How long have you been painting and drawing birds? Thank you Carlos
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    Vendor question

    Do you mean B and H?
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    Zeiss FL test vs. Nikon LX, Nikon SE

    Hi BF, I will be conducting a test this weekend with three binoculars- the Zeiss FL 8x42 vs. The Nikon SE 8x32 and The Nikon 8x42 LXL. My wife got me the Nikon 8x42 LXL for my birthday but I have the opportunity to resell it (the weight difference for me is not enough to merit the LXL but the...
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    Swaro prices increase!

    Swarovski, I hope you see this, but you won't get one penny from me with your outrageous prices and excellent optics that still do not match the $550 dollar 8x32 Nikon SE. Carlos :storm:
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    Swainson's Warbler/ Sibley?

    Hi Shelley, I was asking about a possible reprint error in Sibley's Guide NA Book that is all. I was also asking if others thought the bird I had drawn was close to the real life bird, maybe other regions had variations on the bird color. I believe color is a big part to identifying the bird...
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    Nikon 8x32SE question

    I can't induce black out with my SE. Carlos
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    Swainson's Warbler/ Sibley?

    Hi BF, Looked at Sibley's Swainson's Warbler- I dont think the Swainson's really looks right in Sibley's book... At least the few I've seen don't look that light and clean. And yes I've heard it call and know it was a Swainson's. Not that Sibley's illustration isn't wonderful, but the bird...
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    SE 8x32's - a well kept secret?

    Hi Steffan, Yes you are off base. Check the Better View Desired website. As far as the porrro prism bins it goes to the Nikon SE. When it comes to the best 60mm scope it goes to Nikon Fieldscope III ED, when it comes to the 8x32 size roof prism class it goes to the Nikon HG and many would agree...
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