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Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
With some dealers that is a likely scenario. If one calls Leupold, sends it to them, it won't go back in a box unless it checks out. My overwhelming recommendation is to send it to the manufacturer rather than the dealer. Some dealers like Eagle Optics or CameralandNY may be a different... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
I have come more and more to discount the QC business. I've seen multiple samples many binoculars people complain about from the QC angle. However, I'm still looking for serious QC issues. I have about reached the conclusion the variation is in the eyes of the users much more than in the QC... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
Anybody looking for a deal on these, better check this out. $240 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1362311103/leupold-bx-3-mojave-compact-binocular-32mm-roof-prism-armored-black-with-leupold-s4-lockdown-x-harness?cm_vc=DLYDL -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
The reason for a return to Leupold is pretty simple. You had a possibly defective binocular. In order to fully understand whether or not that binocular was or was not defective,I think the best route was to send it someplace where it can be checked by competent people. Leupold is such a... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
Two things come to mind here. The first is that you may well have had a bad unit. I wish I'd seen this sooner, but I think you missed the best choice, which was send it to Leupold. They have excellent, even unsurpassed service and warranty reputation. They have a lab that can check it for out... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
A search can be your friend ;) http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=279586 Frank and I went through the comparisons pretty thoroughly. I wound up with the Mojave. -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
Started off there did it not ;). However, hang around here long enough and you'll see that LOTS of threads suddenly go off on a tangent. That is when things can get really interesting. Lots of really good stuff can show up. Country of origin is almost everywhere a HOT topic. It is less... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
They have to be. There has only been one model of the Mojave 8x32, there have been two production runs (I think) but no model changes. It is getting to the point where I question just about anything I see on a company website. It should not be that way, but the web masters of today do not... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
PM inbound ;). Thanks. I'm most interested in seeing for myself the up close and personal differences only field use can really give. As to whether I wind up buying one or not depends on how much better I see it (or don't as the case may be) vs the Mojave. Maybe Frank and I ultimately won't... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
David, Thanks for the input. I have to think there is some functionally observable difference in the M& 30 vs 42 mm. Something is going on to place perspective on Frank's comments comparison with the Mojave 32 vs the Monarch 7 30 and the difference I see with the Mojave 32 and the M7 42. In... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
The last few posts have led me to the conclusion that the Nikon Monarch M7 30 mm has to be a completely different binocular than the M7 42 mm. It seems there was a post from Jan VanDalen stating that the Kite Lynx 8x30 and the M7 were made by Kamakura with the Lynx being built with better... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
Frank, Interesting observations for sure. Now I'm going to have to get my hands on the M7 8x30. Its image in your picture seems to beat its bigger M7 x42 siblings. It looks like there is little to no real differences in the images of the three. I did have the impression the M7 8x30 would... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
I think Leupold could cut some costs in reductions in their arts and design department (assuming they have such a thing ;)). I don't like the new age flare and supposed enhanced design either. That seems to be something in vogue on more than one Leupold design. It's a marvel at what some... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
That is, as far as I can tell, a strong point with the Mojave. I have yet to be able to induce any veiling glare and stray light issues seem non existent. I'm curious as to what Frank has found in that regard. Depending on what plans Leupold has, they are on the verge of being able to do some... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
jack be nimble, jack be quick... Eagle Optics is phasing out their Leupold dealership. The have one Mojave 8x32 for $253 left. No differences in what they have and what you will get elsewhere. -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
I would say it has. I would take the Mojave 8x32 over the Nikon Monarch 7 8x42 any day of the week. The Mojave is the brighter of the two, and the field and edge performance are clearly superior to the M7. Repeating the review comment, I would place this right at the Viper HD level, but the... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
Well, I'm not Frank, but I listed that information in the review. To repeat, there is 16 mm with eye cups raised, which is the listed spec. The combination of the rubber eye cup and the ring around the ocular allow the eye glass wearer to get within only 4 mm of the ocular surface. There are... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
A bit of a review update.;) It has been pretty gray and stormy her (thank you Lord...finally) but today there was a brilliant sunny break between systems, so off to the White Lake Unit of the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge I went. I started there and proceeded down Stateline Rd until... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
Any other rubber as opposed to slick plastic rain guard will fix the issue, like the ones Eagle Optics sell for instance. -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
kflan22, Just out of curiosity, did your Mojave come with the same hard to remove, slick plastic rain guard? As a general note, mine just came out of three hours in the freezer. The focus tension was stiffer, but very manageable. -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
Thanks Frank. It handles quite well. The high hinge gives enough barrel extension to give room for larger hands. I think most people will find this binocular in a comfort zone. While big enough for larger hands, it is still pretty compact and small adults and kids should be fine with the... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
One thing , maybe two I should have mentioned. First is in spite of the apparent similarity of the 32 and 42 mm Mojave, with the 32 mm looking like a shorter 42 without the lower bridge, is that the 32 is a different glass. The 42 and 50 mm Mojave are scheduled for substantial upgrades in... -
Review, Leupold Mojave BX-3 8x32
Leupold BX-3 Mojave 8x32 Review Subtitle: The Mad Binocular Scientist vs the Arts and Accessories Department. Well, I’ve had this binocular for some time now, so here is the review. This took Leupold some time to get out, but, I think it will prove worth the wait...