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Opticron DBA VHD 8x42 question (1 Viewer)
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Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
Thanks David, I guess the coating change must have been some sort of upgrade or else why bother (but maybe just minor though) other reason could be cost cutting I guess.Roy,
I was told that the "+" was an incremental change in coatings. Pete Gamby told me I wouldn't notice the difference, but decided against putting me to the test.
David
That explains why some vendors quote "+" and other do not. As the prices seem similar I suppose it would be worthwhile trying to get the latest version!.
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
Thanks 'Torview' - I see there is little difference in weight and fov (both in favour of Bga as you point out) but the extra .5 mtre min focus could be very handy for butterflies etc.
The BGA VHD is over £100 cheaper than the DBA VHD - I wonder why?
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Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
David here is the response I got from Opticron this morning re the "+".Roy,
I was told that the "+" was an incremental change in coatings. Pete Gamby told me I wouldn't notice the difference, but decided against putting me to the test.
David
"The only difference is a new coating applied to the prism unit in the VHD+ which increases light transmission resulting in a brighter image. This brighter images also makes the VHD+ appear sharper in comparison to the HD when viewing objects in low-light".
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
Thanks Torview - Unfortunately the only optics shop locally do not stock the BGA range so I cannot compare.
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Roy - if you mean J&A Cameras, we can talk to them to get these in on sale or return for you to try at no obligation to buy.
Let me know and I'll get their area sales manager on the case.
Cheers, Pete
Let me know and I'll get their area sales manager on the case.
Cheers, Pete
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
Thank you very much Pete :t: I will let you know. If I go for the Opticron's it will almost certainly be the DBA VHD+ as they are still well within my budget. I never had a lot of time when I went to J&A the other day so will go in again and have a better play around.
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Rob Laughton
Bird, bird, bird...
Roy - J&A Cameras has the DBA VHD+ 8x42 in stock when I visited them yesterday.
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Rob
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Rob
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
Thanks Rob, it must have been the "+" ones that I tried then - it was not until I got home and started researching online that I found out there was a "+" version. Looking on J&A website it does not state that it is the "+" ones so thought I had better check.
Rob Laughton
Bird, bird, bird...
Hi Roy,
Yes I’m sure it would have been. If you want to try the Imagic BGA VHD just PM me and I will see if I can arrange it.
HTH
Rob
Yes I’m sure it would have been. If you want to try the Imagic BGA VHD just PM me and I will see if I can arrange it.
HTH
Rob
Roy,
I was told that the "+" was an incremental change in coatings. Pete Gamby told me I wouldn't notice the difference, but decided against putting me to the test.
David
Awhile back I compared the Opticron view to a Vixen Artes J 8x42 , at that time to my eyes both were to close to call. I sold the Vixen and recently have had more time to use my recent purchase of Opticron’s DBA VHD(First Generation). The more I use them, I am finding the Opticrons much easier with eye placement due to their longer eye relief over the Vixens. This combined with how really bright these are ... these are really bright ! I am glad now I chose the Opticron over the Vixen. As Pete mentioned even with the incremental changes in the coatings of the “+” Second Generation I do not think I could perceive the difference. Unless someone just wants the “+” designation of the Second Generation on their 8x42 DBA VHD to show they have the latest version ... I would find a dealer who has the DBA VHD first generation in stock, there are some really good discounts now which could save you hundreds of dollars.
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