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SE, EII, and LXL (demos) at CameralandNY (1 Viewer)
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FrankD
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Me thinks Tero has already made up his mind. [
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I cannot afford anything right now without selling something else. Does Doug have some new deals he just put up today? I know he had some good prices on some of the aforementioned models.
Not to sound totally out of place but, Holy Smack...$500 for a pair of 10x42 SEs!
Argghh, why now...why now.
]I cannot afford anything right now without selling something else. Does Doug have some new deals he just put up today? I know he had some good prices on some of the aforementioned models.
Not to sound totally out of place but, Holy Smack...$500 for a pair of 10x42 SEs!
Argghh, why now...why now.
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Tero
Retired
The link..somewhere here
http://www.cameralandny.com/
http://www.cameralandny.com/
Pinewood
New York correspondent
I have just visited Cameraland, where I had a nice talk with Doug. He informed me that there is still a lot of demand for the Nikon EII binoculars. I also examined a Zeiss demo, which did not have Lotutec, but was still a good buy.
Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood
Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood
kabsetz said:
Tero,
Get the 10 x 35 EII also. Then you will have the best of all possible worlds and enter nirvana. An 8x and a 10x: Both virtually perfect.
But on 2nd thought, forget it! Your advise on cheap, inexpensive binoculars is far too important to us advice seekers on this forum. No! Keep on using them and commenting on them.
Cordially
Bob
Tero
Retired
Well, thanks I guess. I like some small cute binoculars. The Eagle Optics 8x32 was not cheap, over 250, but it filled my urges for 8x30 pretty much. It is pretty much the equivalent of the Monarchs. I have yet to test it with warblers.
The Nikon 10x25 Trailblazer has not made me that happy. The birds are bigger, but no sharper than a 8x25. On a bright sunny day it is a fairly decent pocket binocular, and improvement on the 10x25 Sportstar. One of the three I returned in 2006. The Trailblazer will get some use, as much as my 8x25 pocket bins.
LESSON FROM 2006: Always buy where you can return it. Ask for exchange policy before you pay. Avoid buying on out of town trips if you can.
The Nikon 10x25 Trailblazer has not made me that happy. The birds are bigger, but no sharper than a 8x25. On a bright sunny day it is a fairly decent pocket binocular, and improvement on the 10x25 Sportstar. One of the three I returned in 2006. The Trailblazer will get some use, as much as my 8x25 pocket bins.
LESSON FROM 2006: Always buy where you can return it. Ask for exchange policy before you pay. Avoid buying on out of town trips if you can.
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FrankD
Well-known member
Great. Between APS (what is your first name anyway? ) and Kimmo I am this close (insert a "pinch" sized representation) from going for an 8x30 E II. As per APS it is probably my biggest regret of ever selling. I just wish my previous pair stayed in collimation longer.
Arthur,
I would like to hear further comments from you about your recent experience at CameralandNY. What other models did you handle? What is the place/Doug like in person? I may have to make a trip over there some day. It really isn't that far from here come to think of it.
Tero,
I concur with Bob. I enjoy reading your experiences with the less expensive side of things. I hope the big purchase doesn't sour you on them.[]
) and Kimmo I am this close (insert a "pinch" sized representation) from going for an 8x30 E II. As per APS it is probably my biggest regret of ever selling. I just wish my previous pair stayed in collimation longer. Arthur,
I would like to hear further comments from you about your recent experience at CameralandNY. What other models did you handle? What is the place/Doug like in person? I may have to make a trip over there some day. It really isn't that far from here come to think of it.
Tero,
I concur with Bob. I enjoy reading your experiences with the less expensive side of things. I hope the big purchase doesn't sour you on them.[
]Frank,
I think the 8x30s are gone. Incidentally, I have dropped mine a few times (once quite forcefully) - I fear they may be just slightly out. They still view great, but I may send them in for a checkup soon. [first name is Adam - there is already one here, prefer initials AP - also taken, > APS, Rufus (for the bobcat) is field nickname - I'll try it.]
Tero,
You mentioned warblers. If it wasn't for warblers, I wouldn't think so highly of the EII.
Arthur,
I'd like to hear more about CL-NY as well.
Anyone,
I wonder what usually gets out of collimation (might depend on model?) - seems like the eyepieces on porros are vulnerable. Is there an easy way to test.
Rufus
I think the 8x30s are gone. Incidentally, I have dropped mine a few times (once quite forcefully) - I fear they may be just slightly out. They still view great, but I may send them in for a checkup soon. [first name is Adam - there is already one here, prefer initials AP - also taken, > APS, Rufus (for the bobcat) is field nickname - I'll try it.]
Tero,
You mentioned warblers. If it wasn't for warblers, I wouldn't think so highly of the EII.
Arthur,
I'd like to hear more about CL-NY as well.
Anyone,
I wonder what usually gets out of collimation (might depend on model?) - seems like the eyepieces on porros are vulnerable. Is there an easy way to test.
Rufus
Pinewood
New York correspondent
Frank,FrankD said:
Cameraland is a sizable photography shop with a large selection of binoculars. It must do a great deal of volume because it is favored with the refurbished Nikons and demo Zeiss and Nikons. Doug is a very enthusiastic person, which probably helps the business, who has a slightly piratical appearance. Scotty is friendly and helpful.
I like to buy in a shop, where you can see and feel the goods. I looked only at the Zeiss 8x32 FL, but last year I examined Nikons, Leicas and Zeiss. My 10x32 was so impressive that I considered replacing my Leica 8x32 BN and the word demo has an especial appeal to me. The FL glass seems to make a big difference in color and in resolution which are far more important than the dielectric mirrors increased brightness. The Demo had seen virtually no use and it came home with me.
Doug also told me to expect new models from another major firm, before the end of the year. There is going to be another round of improvements from a Zeiss competitor but given the Europeans' ability to cross license their innovations, one company does one thing first, then another joins in, after the excitement diminishes and so on. As Henry Link pointed out copywritten names for improvements probably hide the fact that it was an an innovation of another firm.
Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood :scribe:
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Pinewood
New York correspondent
Frank,FrankD said:
I am sure their stock changes, especially with refurbished and demos. Therefore you should check their web site and call ahead.As a PA resident, you may want to have anything shipped to you, as New York's sales tax is 8.375%.
Happy bird watching,
Arthur
Otto McDiesel
Well-known member
Arthur, i read your post about Cameraland hoping that somenone would buy those Nikons and spare me the temptation. But then, i woke up this morning with your words on my mind
Hm. If they put HD lenses on the 8.5 EL i may even be willing to carry one in the field.
Pinewood said:
Hm. If they put HD lenses on the 8.5 EL i may even be willing to carry one in the field.
