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A few quick thoughts, 7X35 vs. 8X32
Interesting ... I think the 10x42 SE is reasonably lightweight myself, but I guess if you are hiking that distance, over rough terrain, plus carrying other stuff, it might not be. I wouldn't be the only one who would like to see a photo of your binoculars with the terrain you're using them over... -
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A few quick thoughts, 7X35 vs. 8X32
Presumably Swarovski et al could baffle or otherwise blacken the areas adjoining the exit pupil just as effectively - it's not possible that doing so is beyond their capabilities, nor that designers and other optical experts could fail to note reflections and other extraneous stray light. The... -
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A few quick thoughts, 7X35 vs. 8X32
Interesting to know how others became aware of the famous brands/models of the past! Here in the UK Leitz was acknowledged as one of the foremost optical manufacturers of that era, and I think they (or their dealers) twigged that birders (or birdwatchers as they were called in those days) were... -
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A few quick thoughts, 7X35 vs. 8X32
I'm struck by how modern the Retrovid looks beside the 8x32. Having experienced how well they point and handle, I can see why Leica took a punt on the opinion, oft stated here in the past, that if a modern version of the old Trinovid range was brought out, it'd sell. Alas, it looks as though...