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The APM 6.5x32 ED IF, compared to the APM 6x30 – A Few Thoughts
Ah, that's why the focuser works so smoothly on my sample? "A spoonful of oil helps the focuser go round" ..... -
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The APM 6.5x32 ED IF, compared to the APM 6x30 – A Few Thoughts
I find them actually very comfortable to use. I was a bit afraid of their large diameter, since I have a relatively narrow IPD, but I find the ease of view great. The only thing I could complain about is that the rubber eyecups come off too easily when I try to fold them down (which I usually... -
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The APM 6.5x32 ED IF, compared to the APM 6x30 – A Few Thoughts
Since Holger Merlitz noticed that the exit pupils appear smaller than they should, I measured the specifications of the APM (yes, I know, I have a pedantic bent:(), see https://binocular.ch/12117-2/ One could say that this is a 6.7x31 binocular, not 6.5x32, but specs are in fact relatively... -
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The APM 6.5x32 ED IF, compared to the APM 6x30 – A Few Thoughts
Just realize Hermann did an almost similar comparison: „APM 6.5x32 APO - Some first impressions“ see his thread here on BF (coming to similar conclusions (y)) https://www.birdforum.net/threads/apm-6-5x32-apo-some-first-impressions.455020/unread MODERATORS, can you please merge this thread... -
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The APM 6.5x32 ED IF, compared to the APM 6x30 – A Few Thoughts
I do like the APM 6x30, but have never been a huge fan of it. I like it for its compact size, good ergonomics, nice finish, smooth focus and mechanical robustness. The optics are good, but I always found them somewhat underwhelming – despite a nice field of view, good central sharpness, good...