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    Swarovski Service

    The reviews kind of tell you which binoculars are worth trying. The Nikon MHG's are good binoculars but once I tried them they did not work for me.
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    Swarovski Service

    Sometimes it is hard to go by the reviews although they can tell you if you should try a binocular. In the end you have to try it yourself. The new Swarovski 8x30 CL could be a really nice compact birding binocular.
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    Swarovski Service

    :t: Chuck. You are a real asset to Bird Forum! It is really helpful to have member that has such a wide range of binoculars and uses them in the field. It is nice to have somebody that has the motivation and ability to acquire the latest binoculars like the Nikon MHG and Leica Noctovid and then...
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    Swarovski Service

    All the Nikon's have good focusers even the low end ones. I hope Swarovski improves their focusers because I admit they do have good optics. It's funny how little things can make you want a binocular like the armour. The Nikon MHG 8x42 feels nice too. The eye relief just didn't work out for me...
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    Swarovski Service

    Was the FP SV 8x32 as smooth as a Nikon?
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    Swarovski Service

    James. I will support you concerning the Swarovski focus durability issues. I have had many Swarovski's and I have had several problems with them all with the focus wheels being notchy, sticky and imprecise. I sent a couple into SONA for issues. I gave up on Swarovski's because I don't care for...
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    Swarovski Service

    I think 9 years without a problem is pretty good for a electromechanical device. The Canon's are a pretty sophisticated instrument. But the warranty is short. It is like Canon doesn't have too much confidence in them. But most people seem to have pretty good luck with their longevity based on...
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    Swarovski Service

    The Canon 10x42 IS-L's are only 3 oz. heavier than the Swarovski 10x50 SV's. That's nothing when you are talking almost 3 pounds. The Canon's are bulky compared to the SV's though. It is just hard to make an IS binocular with the electrical and mechanical components as sleek and ergonomic as a...
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    Swarovski Service

    "Handshake, the bane of higher powers, can be a real image killer." You need to try a Canon 10x42 IS-L some time!;)
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