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    Is this a record? Re: Ultravid 8x32 HD Plus

    Hi Michael, I think that's right. In fact I might just get out my 7s now to remind myself of what you say. They do have a nice easy view. The only view I can think of that is as easy - unless I've forgotten something - is that from the 8x56 FL; that is sensationally easy and good but the price...
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    Is this a record? Re: Ultravid 8x32 HD Plus

    Lee, good to hear it's not just me. Like you I've found high contrast and flat surfaces are a bad combination as they are highly visible at comparatively large focus parameters, and for setting and then checking the settings the natural objects that are not too reflective and have some...
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    Is this a record? Re: Ultravid 8x32 HD Plus

    Interesting, Pat, that in all the responses so far -- from John, Lee and you (and me as the starter) darker and more natural targets have given the best results. It reminded me of something I noticed a long time ago but had partly forgotten, which was that if I try out binoculars on high...
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    Is this a record? Re: Ultravid 8x32 HD Plus

    John, thanks for the reassurance that it's not just me. Interesting that you and Lee, both experienced observers and with a lot of different glass over the years, found the same thing. Also you'll be pleased to hear that it was Bill Cook's posts that have been firmly in mind ever since I first...
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    Is this a record? Re: Ultravid 8x32 HD Plus

    Thanks, Jerry; very true and in a way, having had to fight to get there, the reward is maybe better just like leisure after a hard day at work. Tom
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    Is this a record? Re: Ultravid 8x32 HD Plus

    Read into this what you will, talk about it even but please do so behind my back as I am thin-skinned... Something I want to share as it has a happy ending, or perhaps it is more of a happy beginning now that a problem is finally solved. It has taken me just two years to set the dioptre...
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