Exactly, and normally one of the advantages of a 7x bino is the ease of view due to long ER, too bad that Zen Ray misses out on that...
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Exactly, and normally one of the advantages of a 7x bino is the ease of view due to long ER, too bad that Zen Ray misses out on that...
brocknroller
porromaniac
Penwolf, please accept my apology for being slow to respond. I have been trying to make a point to visit forum at least once a day. It's been fairly busy lately. I cannot complain about that at all.
the 9x36 ED2 will be the same size as 7x36 (23oz, 5.8"x4.8"x1.9). The close focus is 5ft. We expect to release it in the 2nd half of this year.
I have to warn you that the monocular you ordered is just a promotional item.The optical quality cannot even be measured against VISTA binoculars. It's an inexpensive, convenient gadget to carry one around. But in my honest opinion, it's nothing more than a gadget. For birding or any general use, I would recommend that VISTA be the starting point, especially with the refreshed 2010 models.
Thanks
Charles
Charles,
I was very happy to learn about the addition of a 9x36 ED2 to your line up, but probably not as ecstatic as Tero, who I'm sure had to wipe the drool off his keyboard after reading the news since he's been wanting a pair of good quality 9x36 binoculars ever since I've been reading this forum.
I might have missed this announcement on another ZR thread, but could you please state the TFOV of the 9x36?
It would need to have a 7* TFOV to match the 63* AFOV of the 7x36. That's a tall order, but Nikon's 10x35 E2 has a 7* FOV and very good edges for a WF 10x bin. However, I would prefer the 4mm exit pupil of a 9x36, and 9x will be a little easier to hold steady, particularly with the ED2's excellent open bridge design.
I like watching hawks, buzzards, and other birds in flight, and the 7x36 ED2 gives an excellent view (I spotted 21 hawks a couple weeks ago flying over the same area, first time I've seen that). However, if the birds are fairly high or at a long distance, that extra 2x would help with the ID and give a more satisfying view, provided I can hold the bin steady.
Generally, I prefer a bit more weight with higher power bins (~ 26-28 oz) to help dampen vibrations. But, if necessary, I will put wrap them in a saddle mount on a monopod or ask Ilkka to send me a frozen finnstick.
Exciting news!
To All,
Just to let you know.
I appreciate how kind Charles has been to me. I did as he suggested and did a "Return to Sender". He has been the fastest to respond to me about a return than any other business, ever. If this is any indication of his customer relations then he has won me over.
I look forward to doing much business with Charles and Zen-Ray in the future.
Once again I truly appreciate his quick response and kindness.
Norman (Penwolf)
Just to let you know.
I appreciate how kind Charles has been to me. I did as he suggested and did a "Return to Sender". He has been the fastest to respond to me about a return than any other business, ever. If this is any indication of his customer relations then he has won me over.
I look forward to doing much business with Charles and Zen-Ray in the future.
Once again I truly appreciate his quick response and kindness.
Norman (Penwolf)
Brock, yes, it will have 7 degree TFOV.
spitfiretriple said:
Spitfiretriple, I agree with you. The public forum is not the place for business to handle customer service, which may very well run the risk of violating the rule and spirit of the forum. If there is any concern or question with a particular order, please email us [email protected] so we can take care of it in a speedy manner.
Sancho said:
Sancho, I counted three pairs of 15x56 ED so far, including two from Steve's (SteveC and moreorless). I will quote you how much it will be for your special order by spreading the development and production cost over those three pairs.
Ok, joking aside, we are constantly working on new product development. But we only work on one or two products at any given time so we can stay focused and pay 100% attention on those new products. 15x56 might one day appear on our product roadmap..Charles
mooreorless
Well-known member
"Sancho, I counted three pairs of 15x56 ED so far, including two from Steve's (SteveC and moreorless). I will quote you how much it will be for your special order by spreading the development and production cost over those three pairs."
Oh Boy I couldn't wait to see the price tag on that one Charles. Send the bill to Sancho he started this.
Regards,Steve
Oh Boy I couldn't wait to see the price tag on that one Charles.
Send the bill to Sancho he started this.Regards,Steve
Sancho, I counted three pairs of 15x56 ED so far, including two from Steve's (SteveC and moreorless). I will quote you how much it will be for your special order by spreading the development and production cost over those three pairs.
Charles
LOL! I don´t know why I want a 15x56, I´ve never actually seen one. Don´t worry, I´m not holding my breath and it isn´t a matter of life and death!:t:
Oh Boy I couldn't wait to see the price tag on that one Charles.
Regards,Steve
Even the most expensive Alpha will look like a bargain... I can at least hold the bragging right of producing the most expensive civilian binoculars.:t:
Charles
joannec
Well-known member
Seeing as this thread has become the 'Ask Charles' thread, can I chime in, please? Zen Rays get such fantastic reviews on BF and you are based in Portland, Oregon. I live in UK but my sister lives in Portland. I visit her from time to time. Is there a shop in Portland where one can try these fantastic bins?
Joannec,
You can visit Portland Audubon Society Nature Store while in Portland. Audubon maintains 150 acres of Sanctuary next to its facility. Its nature store has a wide varieties of optics (including Zen-Ray) and birding books. Or you can also visit Advance Camera in Beaverton.
Or you can make an appointment to visit our Beaverton office while you are in town, which is only 10 miles west of downtown Portland.
joannec
Well-known member
Thank you Charles
birdazzLED
Well-known member
I didn't see any Zen Ray bins in the display case at the PDX Audubon a few weeks ago. The guy behind the counter thinks they were sold out.
mmx_4, thanks for the suggestion. We will study this carefully. In the meantime, we have several new products that are coming out soon. stay tuned.
mmx_4, thanks for the suggestion. We will study this carefully. In the meantime, we have several new products that are coming out soon. stay tuned.
It's official! We will have 9x36 ZEN ED2 available by August 30th. Now we are taking pre-orders as the quantities are limited. Along with 9x36 ED2 introduction, we also expands the ZRS HD product family to two 42mm monoculars (8x42 and 10x42). Both of them features dielectric prism coating and helix focuser. They are also available for pre-order for August 30th delivery.
http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/monoculars.html
http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/binoculars/zened2-9x36.html
Thanks
Charles
We have done some extensive blind A-B test. The CA improvement with ED glass for short focal length system, like ZRS Mono is not as significant as the longer focal length system (ZEN ED2). That's why we keep it in ZRS HD class to deliver the best value for the $$. BTW, to make the temptation even worse for you,
we now offer BF members $20 off for monoculars (coupon code:monocular).
FrankD
Well-known member
We have done some extensive blind A-B test. The CA improvement with ED glass for short focal length system, like ZRS Mono is not as significant as the longer focal length system (ZEN ED2). That's why we keep it in ZRS HD class to deliver the best value for the $$. BTW, to make the temptation even worse for you,
Great Charles. You love to tease, don't you?
brocknroller
porromaniac
Hi Charles,
Good news about the 9x36. Do they have the baffling against "flaring glare" like the second gen 7x36 ED2?
Brock
