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Alpha Binoculars - Are they worth it ? (2 Viewers)
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Swarovski. "There is only ONE!"
Pinewood
New York correspondent
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Unless unless you suffer from rolling ball. 3
Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood
What ever happened to him? I don't recall seeing his posts for a while.
Sandy Leng
Well-known member
I have been using a Victory HT 8x42 for a few months now. I also thought about saving some money by buying a Conquest HD. Luckily I had the opportunity to try a variety of models outside on an overcast day.
The HT was clearly brighter and sharper than anything else. The only binocular to come close was the Swaro SV, but to my eyes the HT was the best choice and I laid my money down.
I am still as impressed with it now as when I bought it, and I wouldn't change it for anything.
Sandy
I think there is a bigger differences between indoor and outdoor light levels than your figures suggest.
Generally store lighting would typically be 300-700 lux, though particular displays might be around 1000 lux. I've often measured over 20000 lux on summer days and occasionally over 50000 here in England but the more pertinent point is that the eye's peak acuity is around 300cd/m2 which would approximate to 3000 lux illuminating target. To some extent above, and particularly below this level, acuity is impaired. I know I am quite unable to assess relative sharpness in a store environment and generally the spectrum of the artificial lighting can distort other comparisons. Stores are fine for checking out ergonomics and stuff but you need to get outside in a range of conditions to see what an binocular can do optically.
David
bh46118
Well-known member
I laid my money down, I respect that. :t: You made a choice based on what you saw, then you proved your belief in that choice by spending, not just talking.
You're absolutely right.
