FrankD
Well-known member
FWIW, the FLs claim lead-free glass.
Yeah but they replaced the lead with that fancy "FL stuff".
..and they are heavy, not plasticky enough and unreasonably dim.
FWIW, the FLs claim lead-free glass.
Yeah but they replaced the lead with that fancy "FL stuff".
..and they are heavy, not plasticky enough and unreasonably dim.
And don't forget too looooong! 6.8". That's even longer than an EL!
You're going to need a pair of these to hold it comfortably (just keep the index finger out so you can focus):
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/TeamExpress
/PRO2004JBT
Since there's no thumb indents nor ridges either on the FL, extraordinary holding measures will naturally be required. With some of the webbing removed, the "thumbs up" grip should work great with those babies. Dang, I wish I'd ordered the 8x56 now.
Another good thing, Fluorine is very toxic. There's hope.
Ron
From the thread linked by Brock:
"I had an early pair of Leica Trinovid BA's which showed no more ca than the Zeiss fl's do now."
Well it has been a whole two days now since I ordered an FL, yes, largely because my early BA is getting on my nerves with CA. Better than the EL, but still not good. Hey, two days is a pretty long time for this sort of thing, come to think of it. A thorough search will reveal that almost every mathematically possible opinion about binos has been expressed at some time by a forum contributor. Next, I'll read how the FL is going to be heavy, dim, and not plasticky enough! Ya gotta love this place.
FWIW, the FLs claim lead-free glass.
Ron
Ok, all this Fluor..... -talk has me spinning in circles. From now on I am just going to call it FL glass like all the salespeople.
Yes, it looks exciting.
Due January 2010. So there is some time left to get rich to afford it.
There are still a few photos buzzing about in the unforgiving virtual world:
http://www.digiklix.de/2008/08/14/s...der-beobachtung-und-fotos-durch-das-fernglas/
http://www.st-hubertus.at/netautor/...fc2V0X3Bvc1toaXRzXT0lMjVucGZfc2V0X3BvcyUyNQ==
http://www.staroptics.it/otticaterrestre/Swarovski/binocoli_swarovski_el_swarovision.htm
http://www.swoptics.co.uk/view.asp?KEY=3003
http://www.birdchick.com/wp/2008/08/new-swarovski-els-contest/
Interesting hypothesis. I wonder if there is anyone out there who could tell us whether Chinese manufacturers still use lead.Does anyone know what the lead content is in the new Chinese bins everyone is so excited about, maybe the lead is why they are so good?
We have to remember that in communist China, there is no political correctness, and just last summer they had to shut down a lot of their polluting factories for several months just to clean the air up enough to have the Olympic games.
Ok, all this Fluor..... -talk has me spinning in circles. From now on I am just going to call it FL glass like all the salespeople.
I had the opportunity of birding with a Swarovski Swarovision EL 10x42 on Saturday. An owner of an 8x32 EL, I went out with 2 other birders; one who owns the current EL 10x42, and another who uses the current EL 8.5x42. All of us were literally blown away by the new EL's resolution and edge-to-edge sharpness. Easily the best view I've ever seen through any pair of binoculars. I can't wait to get my own set!
Mike M.
www.birddigiscoper.com
All of us were literally blown away by the new EL's resolution and edge-to-edge sharpness. Easily the best view I've ever seen through any pair of binoculars. I can't wait to get my own set!
AP,
Since Mike hasn't answered I'll jump in with all the authority of someone who hasn't even seen these binoculars. If there really is no pincushion distortion in the new EL then the "rolling globe" effect is inescapable for an AFOV much over 45 degrees. I already own binoculars with no pincushion and have found I'm not bothered at all by the obvious presence of "rolling globe" when panning. For others it will be a deal breaker.
Henry