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Current stste of ZenRay glare control
I was one of those for whom the glare in the original 7x36 was a deal breaker. I bought the ED2 version of the same glass when it came out and they were much improved, though I could still see some glare in particularly demanding circumstances. This was on a par with some other very... -
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Zen-Ray Binoculars Giveaways. Ultimate Prize: two pairs of PRIME HD binoculars
Yo!- Fireform
- Post #5,972
- Forum: Binoculars
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swarovision EL
I used the 8x32 SEs for years and years, up until about a month after my SVs arrived. To my considerable surprise, suddenly the SEs were 2nd best, and too nice for car bins. The SVs resolve better, have less CA and are a little less tiring to look through. That said, on a per dollar basis I... -
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Nikon service/warranty on Superior E 8x32
They'll come back at least as good as new. By all means send them in. -
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November 2010 Mid Sized Binocular Review - Birdwatching.co
For some reason Nikon loves to confuse the nomenclature of their products. The SE porros have at various times been officially known as Superior E and Premier. You would think they would understand the importance of a clear brand identity for their flagship products, but that hasn't been the...- Fireform
- Post #39
- Forum: Binoculars
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November 2010 Mid Sized Binocular Review - Birdwatching.co
High-end manufacturers turn out turkeys all the time, yet when was the last time you read a frankly negative review of one in a publication (print or online) where the manufacturer involved was a sponsor? It never happens. Shortcomings are ignored or, if they are noted, they are soft-pedaled...- Fireform
- Post #21
- Forum: Binoculars
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Which binoc's
Shirley, the recommendation of the 7x26 porro is a good one. Very compact, with a seriously good, big-binocular view, and the price is right too. There's a reason this bin has been in production forever.- Fireform
- Post #22
- Forum: Binoculars
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November 2010 Mid Sized Binocular Review - Birdwatching.co
I've had and used most of the bins on that list. Suffice it to say I wouldn't rank them in that order. Anyone who thinks advertising revenue doesn't affect equipment reviews has never had a look at Cook's Illustrated--a food mag that runs no ads. Their reviews of equipment and ingredients...- Fireform
- Post #18
- Forum: Binoculars
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Zen 7x36 out in the field.
The center field resolution of the ZR 7x36 (say, the inner 2/3 of the field) is something to behold. Hard to argue that that aspect of their performance is not alpha class IMO. I got rid of mine because the field curvature causes the margins to be way out of focus. Very distracting and... -
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Zeiss 10 x 42 FL, a birding review
They are a terrific binocular, no question. The high light transmission is their signature. It's useful to remember that the nits you find picked here about alphas, like the "fuzzy edge" or "plastic feel" comments that have come up about the Zeiss FLs, are in context of comparisons to other... -
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ER on Swift 8.5x44 HR bins?
It is short. And the eyecup design does not really convince me that I could not scratch my glasses on them. I don't consider them a good choice for eyeglass wearers. -
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ZEN ED2 9x36
If you say so. I do know that in the pair I had the centerfield and the field edge coexisted in very different planes of focus... -
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ZEN ED2 9x36
I was quite tempted by these, but in the end did not order a pair because a) they were delayed so long, and b) I realized that the strong field curvature that bothered me so much in the 7x version would only be more prominent at higher magnification because of the shallower depth of field. I'm... -
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8x42 SLC HD or an EL 8x32WB for less.. any input?
As a by-product of this thread I just received a new field case for my swarovisions. Far better than the old one and the best one I've seen. Even has room for the photo adapter! -
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Porro or ?
The 8x30 Habicht is a very appealing binocular. It shares the same short eye relief with the 8x30 Nikon E2 and has less field of view (408' vs 468') but the quality of view is superb. It is a good deal more expensive, though, and about as hard as its Japanese competitor. -
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Porro or ?
For what it's worth, I've owned an E and three different E2's over the years (don't ask, please, it's a long story). I experienced no peeling with any of them. Just clean living, I guess. -
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Porro or ?
Either the SE or the EII Nikon will give you a lot of optical pleasure that can't be had in any 8x20 format bin. They are both very fine choices. The SE might be a smidge brighter but if you don't wear glasses the huge field of view of the EII is also seductive. I have recently obtained... -
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10x32 HD for hunting?
Actually, dogfish, you opined that hunting itself is "regrettable." No one is required to agree with that opinion, or to refrain from expressing their disagreement. I simply wondered whether you're aware to what extent the conservation of wild birds and their habitat depends on hunting, or... -
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ZEN ED2 9x36
Apparently these things are more than a month late now. Glad I didn't decide to wait for a pair... -
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8x42 SLC HD or an EL 8x32WB for less.. any input?
Great choice Ludwigo. You're going to be very happy with them I'm sure. -
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8x42 SLC HD or an EL 8x32WB for less.. any input?
Well, I just made an inquiry with SONA about the new case, and they're shipping me one just like that. Swaro customer support cannot be beaten with a stick. -
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10x32 HD for hunting?
It may be useful to consider that, at least on this side of the pond, hunters contribute vastly more to wildlife management and habitat preservation than birders do, through their licensing and permit fees as well as numerous conservation-minded organizations like Ducks Unlimited. Without that... -
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8x42 SLC HD or an EL 8x32WB for less.. any input?
I see. That's very different from and a lot better than mine. I wonder why it wasn't introduced with the first Swarovisions? That would have seemed to make sense. -
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8x42 SLC HD or an EL 8x32WB for less.. any input?
I refer to the case that came with my SVs. It folds flat, and has no storage. I was an early buyer--have the cases changed since they were introduced? Perhaps I have misspoken... -
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8x42 SLC HD or an EL 8x32WB for less.. any input?
One of the differences between hunting and birding binocular use is that birders rarely pursue their quarry in the earliest dawn and latest dusk, while for hunters those are critical times. The larger objectives win under those conditions. Also the larger objectives mean a larger exit pupil...