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  1. Blincodave

    Please read if you are about to buy high end bins

    Mak, I think I know well enough how to set up a pair of binos after all of these years :eat: . Your comments about individuals are spot on. Personally, I have never felt comfortable as a specs wearer with 15mm eye-relief such as Swaro 10x42 SLCs or indeed the latest 8 x32 ELs. 16mm is ok but...
  2. Blincodave

    Please read if you are about to buy high end bins

    I have always worn glasses so I haven't had to adjust as you might have to but I can confirm that when you do wear specs eyerelief is critical. I've found I need at least 17mm to feel comfortable but obviously these things are very individual. I think the 10x40 Zeiss are 16mm.
  3. Blincodave

    Please read if you are about to buy high end bins

    Jens, Would you call a 42 objective relatively small? Few birders used 50 objectives nowadays. I wonder if your problem is because there is too much eye relief for you and this cannot be adjusted because the eyecups simply fold up or down.
  4. Blincodave

    Please read if you are about to buy high end bins

    Tom, Have you actually tested the SEs? I have owned two of the binos you mention and have tested the Leica 8 x 32s and I know which I prefer....
  5. Blincodave

    Please read if you are about to buy high end bins

    At least you tried them. In The UK they are not widely stocked. BTW, I was not assuming my 'holy grail' will be someone else's as you suggest. I am not stupid. I am merely encouraging people to have a look at them.
  6. Blincodave

    Please read if you are about to buy high end bins

    After a year's ownership, I decided that I could not live with the Swaro 8.5 x 42 EL's slow focus. Having sold them on E Bay, I went off to Cley Spy with enough money to purchase some Ultravids. I tested a good range: Ultravid 7s and 8s, Zeiss Victories (yes I know they are being replaced!), B &...
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