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  1. Super Dave

    Looking for a discount on the Fujinon TS-X 1440

    Hi guys, Looking to buy one of the new models to take out on the water. I'd like to get it from an authorized dealer. Any ideas on where to get a discount / bypass taxes? Looks like most places are selling them for $1499. There's got to be a way to find a discount. Thanks, Dave
  2. Super Dave

    14x32 is great

    I've really been enjoying the 14x32 Canon since I purchased it and it's by far my favorite binocular. It's a big improvement over the 15x50 in terms of the improved stabilization and image quality related to the stabilization. And, the weight savings is huge. I took the family to Pipeline...
  3. Super Dave

    Fujinon new 12x28 vs Canon IS

    Oh man, I really was excited for this IS binocular. It sounded great. I thought it would be perfect for traveling and had all kinds of grand plans with it. But, mine sucked bad. I'm trying to process the return now. I didn't realize it was made in China and should have known because of the...
  4. Super Dave

    8x20, 8x25, 8x32 size comparison

    I picked up a demo 8x25 CL-P from Midway USA recently and I am blown away by the quality of the image. I have always travelled with my Leica Ultravid 8x20 but I think the extra weight of the Swaro 8x25 will be worth toting along. It gives a very pleasing, big, bright view. I have only done...
  5. Super Dave

    What kind of optics are you giving for Christmas?

    Well, for the most important person (me) I ordered a Docter 8x21 monocular. Yea baby. Everybody else gets refurbished Chinese Nikon Acculons. ;) I picked up quite a few of the $20 Midway specials a couple of months ago. The nephews will be stoked. I noticed that there are not as many...
  6. Super Dave

    Looking at buying an older Victory 8x32 T* FL (any recent changes?)

    Hi Zeiss experts, I'm looking at buying an excellent condition 8x32 Victory T* FL. Per Zeiss support they were shipped to the dealer in June in 2008 so they are a little older. Were there any changes in production, design, or coatings between 2008 and now? Thank you, Dave
  7. Super Dave

    New 8x30 EII vs 8x32 SE?

    I've been out of the bino thing for quite a while and was surprised to see that Nikon is making the EII's again. That's great. I almost bought one of the grey market EIIs last night off of Amazon...and somehow resisted. Is the current production EII and the 100th Anniversary EII the same...
  8. Super Dave

    Canon's new 14x32 IS

    Hi everyone, I've owned the 15x50's for 7 years and for the most part have been very happy with them. I just sold my 14x40 Fujinons and was thinking about ordering a second pair of the 15x50's to keep in a second location. The Fujinon's stabilization was great but they took too long to get...
  9. Super Dave

    Kowa 883 + iPhone in Hawaii

    Hi all, I have the 6+ and just started with the setup. Here's some photos from my lanai. Auto Focus was locked and I was messing around with the exposure. The Kowa eyepiece has a little play causing the phone to move a little resulting in a dark corner. Any fix to that? For reference...
  10. Super Dave

    Olympus E-PL2, Canon Powershot S95 or iPhone for digiscoping?

    Hi, I'm a novice in photography...but just just received a Kowa 883 with the 1.6x extender and want to try out digiscoping. I have the older Olympus E-PL2 and was already looking to purchase a prime lens. Is the Olympus 25mm f/1.8 is still a good choice for digiscoping? The other options I...
  11. Super Dave

    Better views than Nikon EII/SE?

    Hi, Back in 2010 I settled on the Nikon SE 8x32. I compared it to the EII and couldn't tell much of a difference so I kept the SE. Back then the feeling was that you would have to move up to a high end alpha to beat the Nikon view. The SEs have been great but...I started reading this forum...
  12. Super Dave

    Scope advice needed in $1500 range

    Hi, I sent my old Nikon spotting scope in for repair and they mailed me a new PROSTAFF 5 20-60x82mm. Their lifetime warranty is great. Anyway, that 60x zoom is really cool to look 2 miles across the bay at the Marine Base. I'd like to jump up in quality but don't want to spend $3,000. So...
  13. Super Dave

    Smaller case for 8x20 Ultravids

    Hi, I sold my nice older Trinovids and upgraded to the Ultravids. The new nylon case that ships with the Ultravids is way too big...especially compared to the older soft leather case. What case do you folks suggest that is pocket friendly? Thanks, Dave
  14. Super Dave

    Monopod / Head help please

    Hi, I operate a dementia care facility and we are building a second location that has a nice view of Kaneohe Bay from the second level lani. Here's a link to our website. http://www.halekuike.com/ I would like to have two high power (16x) binos available to the residents, staff and visitors...
  15. Super Dave

    Canon 15x50 vs Fujinon 14x40

    Hi, It's been a while since I've posted anything. I was satisfied until I saw some good deals on ebay on the Fujinon's. I was always curious how the Fuji stacked up to the Canon. So, here's my non technical report. The image quality and brighness is better with the Canon. You can see a...
  16. Super Dave

    15x50 Fuzzy Image...Improved

    I think I have figured how to reduce the frequency of my 15x50's blurring out on me. They seem to do much better when I lay them to rest on their belly when not in use compared to resting them standing up on their objectives. I was resting them standing up on their objective lens to keep the...
  17. Super Dave

    Objective lens cover for 15x50 IS?

    Does anyone have a suggestion for objective lens covers for this model? Thanks, Dave
  18. Super Dave

    Can a small bino really deliver?

    What's the smallest bino that can really deliver an optical high? The views from my 8x32SE and 6x30 Yosemite give my brain some kind of rush. The view is stimulating and hard to put down. I picked up a Bushnell Custom in 6x25 and 7x26. They are excellent binoculars and do what they are...
  19. Super Dave

    Canon 15x50 deals?

    Hi, I've got a 15x50 on my wish list. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on where to buy a new one for the best price from a solid source? There's a store called Campfire Tool Supply that has it listed for $828. Does anyone know if they are legit? The next best price I can find is...
  20. Super Dave

    Spoiled by the SE view...now what?

    The 8x32 SE wows me just about everytime I look through it. I've read quite a few times that you have to spend a lot more money in a roof to get a similar view to the SE. I'm curious, what roof models have you tried that equal or outperform the SE's? Thanks, Dave
  21. Super Dave

    How to pimp my SE's?

    I just received two SE's (8x32 & 10x42) and they are blowing me away. With so many great reviews I knew I would not be disappointed. They feel great in my hands and the crisp detail is so impressive. I'd like to get some objective lens covers that will stay attached. Are the Bushwacker's the...
  22. Super Dave

    Binocular for scanning the bay

    Aloha, I live on Kaneohe Bay (across from the Marine Base) on Oahu and would like to get a new pair of binos for checking out the action on the bay from my lanai. I thought my 1993 Nikon 10x25 Mountaineer's were great until I purchased a pair of cheap West Marine 7x32 binos for sailing. I...
  23. Super Dave

    Binocular question for young kids

    Aloha, This is my first post. I found the forum because I'm looking for some binos for my girls (age 3 and 5). After reading all the threads on binoculars and kids I decided to get the Leupold Yosemite 6x30 for me and the girls can grow into them ;) But, I still want to get something that...
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