Samolot
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Some of you may know that I have been out on the prowl searching for "the one" binocular. Naturally, there is no such thing. Therefore one begins to prioritize certain features over others to hopefully lead to one set of optics that will be rendered most satisfying. Ones perception of the view through a set of binoculars is highly subjective, therefore I have spent many hours in different bird stores and optics shops that have been generous enough to provide me with whatever sample I needed to determine what I liked an didn't like.
In a nutshell, I wanted a 10x power (good reach, but not too much for handheld use), but with sufficient aperture for viewing in all different types of conditions, a real all-rounder. Weight wasn't a concern for me. Ergonomics were, as was a wide field of view. This lead me to the 10x50 EL's.
What a stunning set of binoculars. While not for everyone, I felt like I found a real gem. I got a new set, with the field pro set up, which I find delightful to use. I picked up a harness as well to off-set some of the weight some my shoulders which works incredibly well.
The image is one of the best I have seen - wonderfully bright, crisp and cool, sharp to the very edge. No noticeable CA. And for some odd reason, with the 10x50 set up, the view is Quasi-three-dimensional! (Something I really appreciated after a few weeks with the Nikon EII 8x30).
I have many more thoughts on them, which I will sprinkle into this thread later, but rather than bore readers, I feel more inclined to answer any questions you may have as you search for your own pair!
I have tried and can compare this pair to the following: Leica Noctovid 8x and 10x, Ultravid HD+ 8x32 and 8x42 , Zeiss SF 10x42, 8x42, Conquest HD 8x42, Nikon Monarch 7 8x30, HG 8x42, EII 8x30, Swaro EL 8x32, 8.5x42, 10x42, SLC 8x42, Fujinon 10x50.
Noteables that I have not tried: Leica Ultravid HD+ 10x50, Swaro SLC: 10x56 and 15x56.
I have also acquired a Berlebach tripod adapter for the EL's. I got it from the manufacture directly so I could get the Hunter green version. The combination looks incredible.
In a nutshell, I wanted a 10x power (good reach, but not too much for handheld use), but with sufficient aperture for viewing in all different types of conditions, a real all-rounder. Weight wasn't a concern for me. Ergonomics were, as was a wide field of view. This lead me to the 10x50 EL's.
What a stunning set of binoculars. While not for everyone, I felt like I found a real gem. I got a new set, with the field pro set up, which I find delightful to use. I picked up a harness as well to off-set some of the weight some my shoulders which works incredibly well.
The image is one of the best I have seen - wonderfully bright, crisp and cool, sharp to the very edge. No noticeable CA. And for some odd reason, with the 10x50 set up, the view is Quasi-three-dimensional! (Something I really appreciated after a few weeks with the Nikon EII 8x30).
I have many more thoughts on them, which I will sprinkle into this thread later, but rather than bore readers, I feel more inclined to answer any questions you may have as you search for your own pair!
I have tried and can compare this pair to the following: Leica Noctovid 8x and 10x, Ultravid HD+ 8x32 and 8x42 , Zeiss SF 10x42, 8x42, Conquest HD 8x42, Nikon Monarch 7 8x30, HG 8x42, EII 8x30, Swaro EL 8x32, 8.5x42, 10x42, SLC 8x42, Fujinon 10x50.
Noteables that I have not tried: Leica Ultravid HD+ 10x50, Swaro SLC: 10x56 and 15x56.
I have also acquired a Berlebach tripod adapter for the EL's. I got it from the manufacture directly so I could get the Hunter green version. The combination looks incredible.