SeldomPerched
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Going back in time through Swarovski posts, prompted by the news of discontinuation of 8x and 10x 42 SLC models, I came across this old thread:
https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=75127
Now I am a bit of a sevens fan -- don't have a Swarovski seven though -- and wanted a bit of advice. I am absolutely sold on both the 8x and 10x 42 SLCs, having the latest ones since this spring and enjoying both in extensive lockdown use. No hurry at all in view of these recent purchases, done before knowing anything about their imminent demise, but ultimately it could be great to have a 7x42 SLC also. Not having experience of the iteration history of this line I'm asking your advice on the correct model version names, optical and mechanical changes, and any distinguishing features in the 7x42 SLC line. How many versions were there, type of strap attachments, rainguard and objective covers, image features e.g. pincushion but still sharp out close to the edge or not, colour balance compared with current/latest 8 and 10x models, colour of armouring, possibly photos to help identification? Any models to prefer as well as to stay clear of? Oh yes, and weight / handling differences. Four of the things I really like with the recent 8 and 10x are their compactness, balance, weight and handling.
Finally, some Swarovski models were named Neu (new) but subsequently newer versions came out without that name. Please help me in any possible confusion over that trap; much appreciated.
No need to mention alternative makes: it's only this SLC line that takes my fancy for the purposes of this post!
Many thanks,
Tom
https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=75127
Now I am a bit of a sevens fan -- don't have a Swarovski seven though -- and wanted a bit of advice. I am absolutely sold on both the 8x and 10x 42 SLCs, having the latest ones since this spring and enjoying both in extensive lockdown use. No hurry at all in view of these recent purchases, done before knowing anything about their imminent demise, but ultimately it could be great to have a 7x42 SLC also. Not having experience of the iteration history of this line I'm asking your advice on the correct model version names, optical and mechanical changes, and any distinguishing features in the 7x42 SLC line. How many versions were there, type of strap attachments, rainguard and objective covers, image features e.g. pincushion but still sharp out close to the edge or not, colour balance compared with current/latest 8 and 10x models, colour of armouring, possibly photos to help identification? Any models to prefer as well as to stay clear of? Oh yes, and weight / handling differences. Four of the things I really like with the recent 8 and 10x are their compactness, balance, weight and handling.
Finally, some Swarovski models were named Neu (new) but subsequently newer versions came out without that name. Please help me in any possible confusion over that trap; much appreciated.
No need to mention alternative makes: it's only this SLC line that takes my fancy for the purposes of this post!
Many thanks,
Tom
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