Hello all,
Just spent yesterday morning testing 8x32 Swaro SV's, Zeiss FL's and lastly the Leica Ultravids and Trinovids. Very nice to be able to view them side by side over open farmland and pasture.
Without excessive havering, which seems a proper sport on here, I have to say how disappointing both of the Leica's were. I don't understand why Leica still produce such quality bins with ER that causes blackouts. I found it almost impossible to get a clear field of view regardless of the positioning of the eye cups. Clearly the build quality is great and they feel nice in the hand but it's a complete joke if you can't see through them.
Compare with the Zeiss FL and the Swarovski SV which in comparison give the most lovely, relaxed field of view. The SV cups fully extended are fabulous and the clarity is in a league of its own.
Surely Leica must be aware that this is a big negative for an Alpha bin which at the very least should meet basic standards. It's a real pity because I so wanted to like them.....but hey ho.
Another slight side line here is the focus wheel. The 3 big boys could really learn a thing or two from Nikon. Anyone whose used an SE will know what I mean. The SV and Zeiss actually feel a bit gritty and unconvincing. The Nikon's by comparison is just so smooth and exact on the focal point.
When you're paying top end cash you should expect the best, yet they are clearly wanting in this department.
Now lastly, I have to test an EDG somewhere. Difficult to find stockists locally. It always strange how these main dealers seem to respond dismissingly when you ask for the Nikons.
So at the moment the SV is in the lead..... but the quest continues....
Just spent yesterday morning testing 8x32 Swaro SV's, Zeiss FL's and lastly the Leica Ultravids and Trinovids. Very nice to be able to view them side by side over open farmland and pasture.
Without excessive havering, which seems a proper sport on here, I have to say how disappointing both of the Leica's were. I don't understand why Leica still produce such quality bins with ER that causes blackouts. I found it almost impossible to get a clear field of view regardless of the positioning of the eye cups. Clearly the build quality is great and they feel nice in the hand but it's a complete joke if you can't see through them.
Compare with the Zeiss FL and the Swarovski SV which in comparison give the most lovely, relaxed field of view. The SV cups fully extended are fabulous and the clarity is in a league of its own.
Surely Leica must be aware that this is a big negative for an Alpha bin which at the very least should meet basic standards. It's a real pity because I so wanted to like them.....but hey ho.
Another slight side line here is the focus wheel. The 3 big boys could really learn a thing or two from Nikon. Anyone whose used an SE will know what I mean. The SV and Zeiss actually feel a bit gritty and unconvincing. The Nikon's by comparison is just so smooth and exact on the focal point.
When you're paying top end cash you should expect the best, yet they are clearly wanting in this department.
Now lastly, I have to test an EDG somewhere. Difficult to find stockists locally. It always strange how these main dealers seem to respond dismissingly when you ask for the Nikons.
So at the moment the SV is in the lead..... but the quest continues....