mulligatawny owl
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Lee, dear me, my head is a bit sleepy and not with it today, of course that's what I meant! Duh.
Lee, dear me, my head is a bit sleepy and not with it today, of course that's what I meant! Duh.
Has someone compared the companion vs rhe new zeiss victory pocket 8x25 ?
Well, this is probably not the thread to sing the praises of the Zeiss and talk disparagingly of the Swarovski , but anyway, having now compared the two and, taking into consideration the much smaller size of the Zeiss in relation to it's performance, I can say that personally I much prefer the Zeiss.
I'm sure I'll post more on the Zeiss pocket thread later but for now I'll just say I'm impressed! They really are super sharp and bright mini SF's!
I'm definitely keeping them :t:
..............I now use my CL's with the old CL strap (when I prefer comfort), the pocket CL strap (when I prefer minimalism), and strapless (when I prefer no strap at all). The field pro system works well for this; changing strap scenarios can be done quickly and with little fuss and no re-adjustment of the strap necessary.
CG
Nevertheless looks like a lot of unnecessary hassle simply because Swarovski wanted some special strap system to make things look "exclusive". I can well do without such extra challenges and attach my preferred type (like one by Optech) without needing extra support from the binocular manufacturer.
Yes, it really is a matter of perspective.
Here is an amusing and entertaining perspective for consideration: With the field-pro system strap removal and replacement is a matter of seconds vs minutes. If that time savings is applied to income producing time and one changes between straps and no strap frequently/perhaps daily (like me, not you) ... then one will recoup their initial cash outlay over a period of time, which ultimately makes this a no cost/free binocular!!! Not a bad deal at all...
Open mindedness can be a good thing B
CG
Nevertheless looks like a lot of unnecessary hassle simply because Swarovski wanted some special strap system to make things look "exclusive". I can well do without such extra challenges and attach my preferred type (like one by Optech) without needing extra support from the binocular manufacturer.
Yes, it really is a matter of perspective.
Here is an amusing and entertaining perspective for consideration: With the field-pro system strap removal and replacement is a matter of seconds vs minutes. If that time savings is applied to income producing time and one changes between straps and no strap frequently/perhaps daily (like me, not you) ... then one will recoup their initial cash outlay over a period of time, which ultimately makes this a no cost/free binocular!!! Not a bad deal at all...
Open mindedness can be a good thing B
CG
Hey, your thinking is too constrained. At a certain point, you'll actually be _making_ money from the quick strap changes! Of course, you left out one cost, which must be figured in for a true accounting: the quick-change straps are also prone to getting twists in them (impossible with conventional straps), which take time to remove.
--AP
I have a Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 B that came with one of those quick change straps that are attached with flat topped pins. At first I was annoyed with it and worried about the pin coming loose and dropping off the binocular. In fact, one time it did but I caught it in time and I have been more watchful and cautious when I use it.
One good thing about it is is that it is very easy to remove tangles in the straps. Figure out which direction to rotate the strap around that little pin and the twist in it comes right out!:t:
Bob
Uhh....sounds great. But your reply leaves me even more sure that I prefer conventional straps since they don't pop off and they can't get twisted in the first place. Swarovski needs to consider adding a stop to prevent full 360 degree rotation at the strap attachment.
--AP
...their new CL Companion 8x30 B which has built into its eye piece a so-called "Optical Box" that makes eye placement very easy when using the binocular...
The so-called "optical box" is good marketing. I wonder if it is also present in the Zeiss 7x42 BGATP, or the new Zeiss 8x25 Victory Pocket? I always used to say that I could see through the former even when holding the bins sideways to my face (an exaggeration, yes, but a feeling based on comparative experience with other 7x42 bins), and I find the latter extraordinary for its ease of eye placement despite the small exit pupil.
--AP