SeldomPerched
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I may have done something reckless but there had to be a purpose to subjecting my ectomorphic runner's body to all the recent weightlifting antics in the gym.. in a few days I should be receiving a rather large pair of binoculars. After reading all the disappointing reviews of the large (54 front end) Victory HTs, I decided to snap up a 'like new' condition 8x56 FL, having read some rave reviews on Bird Forum dating back to about 2012. This glass was from FotoBrell in Frankfurt via eBay; I was impressed with their rapid email response to some queries and their helpfulness in general. Very professional service at a distance.
So if I can hold the thing still - and I know I've broken a basic rule in buying before trying - I'm going to have some longer low-light fun. Some tips on owling and so on may be useful before long. I'd be interested to know how many minutes over a 7x42 this sort of light-gathering power buys me after sunset. I also know that many shy away from this sort of instrument because of its weight and awkwardness on the hoof. But it seemed such a legend that to get one in superb condition would make sure I give it plenty of use and learn through practice and advice how to get the best from it.
Possibly - and you of experience tell me by all means! - 8x32, 7x42, and 8x56 will be as much as I ever need - with possibly a 10x42 (HT or SF) at some stage but not for some while now. I have an 8x42 and it's depreciated so much I will keep that too. The 8x32 is on my list for the future, perhaps if Zeiss drop the FL price to shift final stock.
Tom
So if I can hold the thing still - and I know I've broken a basic rule in buying before trying - I'm going to have some longer low-light fun. Some tips on owling and so on may be useful before long. I'd be interested to know how many minutes over a 7x42 this sort of light-gathering power buys me after sunset. I also know that many shy away from this sort of instrument because of its weight and awkwardness on the hoof. But it seemed such a legend that to get one in superb condition would make sure I give it plenty of use and learn through practice and advice how to get the best from it.
Possibly - and you of experience tell me by all means! - 8x32, 7x42, and 8x56 will be as much as I ever need - with possibly a 10x42 (HT or SF) at some stage but not for some while now. I have an 8x42 and it's depreciated so much I will keep that too. The 8x32 is on my list for the future, perhaps if Zeiss drop the FL price to shift final stock.
Tom
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