Not long ago I picked up a set of Nikon 8x30e 8.3 WF binoculars. They are the most recent multi coated version prior to the E2. I understand these to be a fairly popular set of binoculars and I do find they have a lot going for them: 3D effects, great center sharpness, great form factor.
Maybe I’ll settle into them, but I find them a little tiring for extended use due to the finicky eye placement. On center they are wonderful, but if my eye placement isn’t perfectly centered (due to scanning the field or moving the view to follow an object) I get kidney beaning or partial blackouts. I assume this is a natural quality of these binoculars rather than a maintenance issue. Is that accurate?
I’m sure part of the equation is poor technique (advice?). I’m also open to selling/trading these 8x30 for something similar but a little more relaxed (and ,perhaps, waterproofed). Thoughts?
Maybe I’ll settle into them, but I find them a little tiring for extended use due to the finicky eye placement. On center they are wonderful, but if my eye placement isn’t perfectly centered (due to scanning the field or moving the view to follow an object) I get kidney beaning or partial blackouts. I assume this is a natural quality of these binoculars rather than a maintenance issue. Is that accurate?
I’m sure part of the equation is poor technique (advice?). I’m also open to selling/trading these 8x30 for something similar but a little more relaxed (and ,perhaps, waterproofed). Thoughts?