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Slc 8x30 Neu (1 Viewer)
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Alexis Powell
Natural history enthusiast
They're a fine bin but close focus is particularly poor by today's standards.
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The older models did not have phase coatings and the ones after them that did have phase coatings didn't have Swarovski's di-electric coatings on the prisms until Swarovski came out with their Swarobright coatings.
They were discontinued in 2010. They focus by moving the objectives. There is a protective pane of glass over the objectives.
My SLC 8x30 Neu was made in 2010 but the User's Manual that came with it was printed in 2006 and had the specs in it for all of the Swarovski binoculars. They all had the most modern coatings by then.
My son has mine now. He wears glasses and they work well with them.
Bob
They were discontinued in 2010. They focus by moving the objectives. There is a protective pane of glass over the objectives.
My SLC 8x30 Neu was made in 2010 but the User's Manual that came with it was printed in 2006 and had the specs in it for all of the Swarovski binoculars. They all had the most modern coatings by then.
My son has mine now. He wears glasses and they work well with them.
Bob
dries1
Member
Thanks Alexis and Bob, I have a mutual friend who was asking about them, possibly procuring one for about 800. He told me the serial No starts with D76, and the focus wheel is at the base, I had no idea about them. Interesting about the advanced coatings Bob. Always something to learn.
Andy W.
Andy W.
marcsantacurz
Well-known member
If you search enough on BF you'll find a description of which features were added when. I believe 2006 was the last upgrade, so if you can find a serial number beginning 76... that's it. I was researching them for a while, but finally settled on the Kowa Genesis 33, which I really like a lot for the view and the comfort.
Marc
Marc
Gijs van Ginkel
Well-known member
Andy, post 6,
I think I posted a test report of the SLC 8x30's on the WEB-site of House of Outdoor and I am certain that you can also find info about them in my powerpoint with regard to the history of Swarovski, but perhaps you found that already.
Gijs van Ginkel
I think I posted a test report of the SLC 8x30's on the WEB-site of House of Outdoor and I am certain that you can also find info about them in my powerpoint with regard to the history of Swarovski, but perhaps you found that already.
Gijs van Ginkel
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NDhunter
Experienced observer
Andy:
I have the 8x30 SLC Neu, and it is a very nice binocular, even comparing
with todays high end binoculars.
The price should be in the $650. - $700 range, and that is with box, case and all covers in excellent condition.
These are not hard to find used, so tell your friend to have patience.
Jerry
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