Vespobuteo
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looking forward to hear your thoughts on the 7x42,
7x42 is the most versatile bins IMO,
would I have to choose only one model to use,
it would be a 7x42
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looking forward to hear your thoughts on the 7x42,
7x42 is the most versatile bins IMO,
would I have to choose only one model to use,
it would be a 7x42
Hope you like the UV+. I'm sure it will be impressive.
Ok I never tried one so I don't know for absolurtely certain etc etc but I do hope it's really great for you.
May not be just as good as my Kowa..... JOKING3
Sorry. Genuinely fingers crossed that it's brilliant.
A2GG
Beth
Clive,
Thank you ...and jeez I need to try that Kowa SV again I always wished I could
try that Genesis too, but never seen it in person.
Vesp.,
I had some time with the 7x42 yesterday at the park before going into work.
I want more time with it today before I comment in Torview's thread, but I can tell
you that it is the best I've ever experienced wearing eyeglasses....really nice.
The rest is crap...just kidding...I was very impressed with the rest and no need to
return back to eagle optics...it's a keeper. I put my harness connector thingies on it already.
Thank you
...and jeez I need to try that Kowa SV again I always wished I couldtry that Genesis too, but never seen it in person.
Vesp.,
I had some time with the 7x42 yesterday at the park before going into work.
I want more time with it today before I comment in Torview's thread, but I can tell
you that it is the best I've ever experienced wearing eyeglasses....really nice.
The rest is crap...just kidding...I was very impressed with the rest and no need to
return back to eagle optics...it's a keeper. I put my harness connector thingies on it already.
Hello, I am Kees Boer, from Schiermonnikoog a small island in the northern of the Netherlands. I have introduced myself at the Say Hello Forum
I own the Trinovid 10 x 42 (2012-2015 version) and it's the same as the Trinovid 10 x 42 Ultravid (without HD). I could compare the Trinovid 10 x 42 with the Ultravid HD 10 x 42 and couldn't see any difference.
The Trinovid is my favorite binocular (I own about 55 binoculars), because it's optically very good and the Trinovid is build like a tank.
I own the Trinovid 10 x 42 (2012-2015 version) and it's the same as the Trinovid 10 x 42 Ultravid (without HD). I could compare the Trinovid 10 x 42 with the Ultravid HD 10 x 42 and couldn't see any difference.
The Trinovid is my favorite binocular (I own about 55 binoculars), because it's optically very good and the Trinovid is build like a tank.
Hello Kees
Welcome to this forum. It seems you live on your very own little Heligoland. An excellent place to use binoculars.
55 binoculars is quite a lot, you must post a list on here!!
Lee
Two Photo's of my collection.
On the first: Kite Ibis 10 x 50 (same quality as the Swarovski 10 x 50 EL), Leica Trinovid 10 x 42 and Carl Zeiss Jena Octarem 8 x 50 (was the best binocular in the mid 80's).
The second photo about 3/4 of my collection. Many Carl Zeis Jena 8 x 30, 8 Russian Tento's from 7 x 35 until 20 x 60. Oberwerk 15 x 70, Steiner 10 x 50. Eschenbach 10 x 50, Swift binoculars from 7 x 42 to 10 x 50, and much more
On the first: Kite Ibis 10 x 50 (same quality as the Swarovski 10 x 50 EL), Leica Trinovid 10 x 42 and Carl Zeiss Jena Octarem 8 x 50 (was the best binocular in the mid 80's).
The second photo about 3/4 of my collection. Many Carl Zeis Jena 8 x 30, 8 Russian Tento's from 7 x 35 until 20 x 60. Oberwerk 15 x 70, Steiner 10 x 50. Eschenbach 10 x 50, Swift binoculars from 7 x 42 to 10 x 50, and much more
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Hi Kees,
Welcome.
At least one is not black - the opera glass.
Is there a scope at the back or maybe a doubler?
Ham Radio?
P.S.
I used to throw used lemonade, Corona, bottles with metal clasps and rubber seals from the end of Herne Bay pier, 1.5km. in the 1950s.
They took 40 days to reach Norway, but less time to Holland where I got several letters from finders. One from your island or nearby, saying his son had found my message.
I had several penpals and even a girlfriend using this early email system.
Welcome.
At least one is not black - the opera glass.
Is there a scope at the back or maybe a doubler?
Ham Radio?
P.S.
I used to throw used lemonade, Corona, bottles with metal clasps and rubber seals from the end of Herne Bay pier, 1.5km. in the 1950s.
They took 40 days to reach Norway, but less time to Holland where I got several letters from finders. One from your island or nearby, saying his son had found my message.
I had several penpals and even a girlfriend using this early email system.
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Yes, Ham Radio, but only listening. I have 4 receivers (old). And yes I also have three telescopes. A modified Celestron C8, an Orion 90 mm refractor and a very good Celestron 100mm ED refractor (the last one has been tested more times and is equal with the Takahashi 102mm).
O yes, when you mean the scope under the radio (no doubler). Thats a Russian 24 x 40 scope.
Very nice to read your story about bottles in the sea. Also this days we find bottles with messages on our beach and we always reply.
O yes, when you mean the scope under the radio (no doubler). Thats a Russian 24 x 40 scope.
Very nice to read your story about bottles in the sea. Also this days we find bottles with messages on our beach and we always reply.
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Yes Binastro a 8-24x40 Russian scope (on the first photo beneath the radio) and a Russian scope 20 x 50 (better optics) see the this picture. Also a picture of my three Sreiner binoculars.
And "message in a bottle" will always stay.
And "message in a bottle" will always stay.
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Yes, the Turist 20x50 has excellent central resolution.
There is also the 10x30.
And various other small similar spotters.
How is your C8 modified?
I had a Pentax 100mm f/12, which was amazingly good.
P.S.
Steiners and maybe Chinese copy in 3rd photo?
12x40?
There is also the 10x30.
And various other small similar spotters.
How is your C8 modified?
I had a Pentax 100mm f/12, which was amazingly good.
P.S.
Steiners and maybe Chinese copy in 3rd photo?
12x40?
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No three real Steiners. Black one: Steiner Rallye 10 x 50; Little green one: Steiner Military 8 x 30; big green one Steiner Hunting 9 x 40. The Military and Hunting are refurbished (renovated) by Steiner Germany.
The C8 has been modified by Hand Dekker, telescope specialist from Holland.
The outside and inside are isolated with radiator foil en the inside is flocked black. It works very good and there is very little turbulence in the tube. Also the C8 has a new mirror, made by Hans Dekker. 1/12,6 wave (PV) and a 0.969 strehl.
See post 66 on Cloudy Nights: http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/378813-110-wave-c8/page-3#entry4857993
The C8 has been modified by Hand Dekker, telescope specialist from Holland.
The outside and inside are isolated with radiator foil en the inside is flocked black. It works very good and there is very little turbulence in the tube. Also the C8 has a new mirror, made by Hans Dekker. 1/12,6 wave (PV) and a 0.969 strehl.
See post 66 on Cloudy Nights: http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/378813-110-wave-c8/page-3#entry4857993
brocknroller
porromaniac
Looks like you could open your own vintage optics store! I had the Carl Zeiss Jena Octarem 8 x 50, and it was the best binocular from the 80's that I've owned. The 8* 10x50 Celestron Nova was also a favorite from that period, though it didn't handle flare very well, but I used it mainly for stargazing for which it excelled. I've also owned several pairs of Swift 8.5x44 Audubons from the 1980s, which were among my favorite binoculars and my most used for casual stargazing.
I had two sample Obie 15x70s, and both arrived out of collimation and the "ring" underneath the eyecups was made of cardboard. But for the cheap price - $149 - the optics were pretty good. Nice for stargazing.
With so many choices, how do you decide which bins to use when you go out observing?
Brock
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Brock
I had a pair of Audubons in the early 1970's and my abiding memory of them is how big they were. They must have really suited you with your need for plenty of 'real estate'. Unfortunately being even more ignorant than I am today, I insisted on using them in all weathers and they spent many day travelling to and from the importer to have them dried out and cleaned. This was one of the reasons I swapped to roofs, as well as the need for smaller bins (we travelled by motorcycle at the time).
Lee
Thanks for your reply. I 'm living on a small island. So I take my Leica Trinovid 10 x 42 to the Beach. Or my Romanian IOR-SA 7x40 (new from the Romanian army). Very sharp optics.
http://www.holgermerlitz.de/ior7x40.html
I also do astronomy and have two refractors and a Celestron C8 SCT. But mostly at night I use the Kite 10 x 50, Carl Zeiss Octarem 8 x 50, or Oberwerk 15 x 70. Also my Oberwerk 15 x 70 (of course made in China), was out off collimation. But it is rather simple to collimate this binocular.
http://www.oberwerk.com/support/collimate.htm
I have about 6 old Carl Zeiss 8 x 30 binoculars. Two of them are very rare and also some rare Eschenbach and other East German binoculars. Also a Swift 7,5 x 42 with very sharp optics and many Russian binoculars like Tento and Baigish. But I use them, at the time, all.
http://www.holgermerlitz.de/ior7x40.html
I also do astronomy and have two refractors and a Celestron C8 SCT. But mostly at night I use the Kite 10 x 50, Carl Zeiss Octarem 8 x 50, or Oberwerk 15 x 70. Also my Oberwerk 15 x 70 (of course made in China), was out off collimation. But it is rather simple to collimate this binocular.
http://www.oberwerk.com/support/collimate.htm
I have about 6 old Carl Zeiss 8 x 30 binoculars. Two of them are very rare and also some rare Eschenbach and other East German binoculars. Also a Swift 7,5 x 42 with very sharp optics and many Russian binoculars like Tento and Baigish. But I use them, at the time, all.
Vespobuteo
Well-known member
Any NEWS from LEICA?
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Alaska4me
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Freunde der Nacht, FWIW...
http://www.eurooptic.com/leica-trinovid-10x42-black-armored-binocular-40009.aspx
The price is right, ja?
http://www.eurooptic.com/leica-trinovid-10x42-black-armored-binocular-40009.aspx
The price is right, ja?
