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    Well my new Hawke Endurance ED arrived and now they're going back due to poor finishing on the rubber armouring. At first I didn't notice it until friend pointed it out, there were indentations on both the front barrels with a bubble on the right one. I emailed Hawk and sent them pictures and...
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    I've gone with the Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 due to these being the only one of my choices I could see first hand, mind you I've ordered it online due to it being some £30 cheaper than the retailer where I tried them out. I was tempted by the Kenko and if I may still have a change of heart during...
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    I dismissed the Aculons due to them not being waterproof which for the UK is a must for our hellish wet climate.
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    Have you manage to compare them with the newer ED Endurance's?
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    They're being offered on eBay albeit the 10x32 models which is an ex demo one for £99, or I've just found them here the 8x32 for a cracking price. http://www.skearsphoto.com/binoculars-scopes/kenko-ultra-view-op-8x32-dh-ii-ex-binoculars.html
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    The list,has got shorter now as the Nikon Prostaff can be discounted due to its poor CV of 4 meters. That leaves two from Opticron and one from Hawke, I've read reviews on all three and I'm none the wiser accept for the fact I've played around with the Hawke Endurance?
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    Right I've narrowed my choices down before I pull the trigger each seems to tick most of the boxes but which one would be bang on the money. 1) Nikon Prostaff 7s 8x42 2) Opticron Natura 8x42 3) Opticron Explorer 10x42 4) Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 Out of that list I can get the Nikon the...
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    I've managed to scrape some extra cash now, so my budget has increased to the £150 mark. Now this brings into play the Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 which I managed to have a play around with yesterday, though the lighting conditions weren't perfect being bright and sunny but they appeared punchy and...
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    Some really helpful and insightful replies, thanks guys. The Kenko Uktraview ( Sightron Sky Clone ) appears to have some cracking reviews despite my ignorance of the brand prior to this. I saw the price change for the Kowa myself, must be a member on here raising the stakes|:D| I was also...
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    The Opticron Savanna's are looking a good buy. There are some bargains to be had on eBay at the moment with one or two catching my eye, with one in particular that I don't know much about as there is little info on them. So with the that in mind has anyone used or could elaborate more on the...
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    Any views on the Hawke Nature Trek 8x32, can get them for £89 here in the UK. They take all the boxes regarding weight, phase coatings, FOV, etc, etc?
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    Thanks for the replies. So the Nikon joins the Hawke PC models to the bin then leaving the Opticron Savanna and the Hawke Nature Trek. There are a number of models that fall into my price category with most manufacturers catering for this prize range, however I want the one with best image...
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    Thanks Ratal for the heads up on the PC Hawkes, what about the Nature Trek?
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    I'm looking for some new bins either Porro or Roof under £100. I've got my eye ( pardon the pun ) on the Hawke Nature View 8x42 or 32', the Hawke Endurance PC in the same, the Opticron Savanna 8x30 and finally the Nikon 7x35 ex. Basically I want something that's a bit of an all rounder that can...
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