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New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?
Just tried and feels good indeed, much more natural than it looks like. Have to try some more when out birding... -
New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?
Well, Swaro's NL42 are the answer to Zeiss SF42, which came out 5 years ago. If there would be a NL32 ready to be launched this year, it would have been announced now as well, before the SF32 becomes available. It will take some more time, but probably not another 5 years. The Zeiss SF32... -
New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?
I agree. Swaro makes decent products and is often a (small) step ahead of the competition, but what really sets them appart from Leica, Zeiss and Nikon is their marketing. I suppose the difference is due to binoculars and scopes being the only business for Swarovski Optik, while for the others... -
New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?
Sure, once the bird is in view, FOV does not matter so much, but to get it in view or keep it there, it helps a lot, as Temmie has described. Also a wide FOV gives just a very enjoyable view. The only thing that will give you 99.9 % transmission, tack sharp and tunnel view, is an empty toilet... -
New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?
No they are not. Their top version, the 10x42 is unchanged since a long time. It works well with fine optics. But it is big, heavy, ugly and does not fit everyone's face (not mine at least). The other versions are not bad, but not good and attractive enough for "pushing" things. -
New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?
Sure its personal and sure are they ugly ;) Leicas (Retrovid, Ultravid, Noctivid) are good looking bins, I like the Zeiss SF 32s as well. -
New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ?
Well, a good thing Zeiss triggered a race on better FOV and ergonomics. Certainly two parameters where improvements really matter to the user. It comes at a cost though, price, size and elegance (the 42 SF is ugly but the NLs are cleary worse), but these will be negligeable for people who really...