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New porros (1 Viewer)
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I am very pleased with those Audubons, (u, not o). The only thing is that the diopter does not stay where you want it set. Like old binoculars, it's always moving and has to be reset. I bought mine about 5 years ago. Maybe Swift fixed that problem now.Colin M said:
It is a standard one. Not Ed's, and I don't know why I would need one, even though I have never looked through an Ed.
If you won't mind carrying a large porro binocular, then there is nothing wrong with these. Like they have been created for, they are perfect for birding. Of the six binoculars that I have, these are the clearest and brightest ones.
Has anyone any experience with the new Audubon 8 x 44 ED's? Or compared them with the non ED's. BVD review sstates that ordinary ones beat Nikon SE 8 x 32 at centre field. So ED's ought push them very close across the observable field because even if Audubons are not sharp to the edge they have a wider field anyway?
Doug Greenberg
Well-known member
I have used the Swift Audubon ED's. The center image is TERRIFIC, and has just about the best, most accurate color rendition of an binos I've ever looked through. The only bad news is that the edge of the field is not sharp, particularly as compared with say, the Nikon SE binos, so you have to be happy concentrating on the center of the image. For the money, however, the Audubons are terrific optically.
Centre Field
Thanks for posting a very helpful reply. My theoretical contention remains that because the Swift Audubons 8 x 44 ED have a wider field of view than the much acclaimed Nikon 8 x 32 so the clear image is just as wide and maybe even a shade brighter under most conditions?!?
The centre field is surely the most important for birdwatching.
Thanks for a great reply. Do you wear any type of harness? Or di you find the weight OK?
Thanks for posting a very helpful reply. My theoretical contention remains that because the Swift Audubons 8 x 44 ED have a wider field of view than the much acclaimed Nikon 8 x 32 so the clear image is just as wide and maybe even a shade brighter under most conditions?!?
The centre field is surely the most important for birdwatching.
Thanks for a great reply. Do you wear any type of harness? Or di you find the weight OK?
Pinewood
New York correspondent
Middle aged hands
The centre field is surely the most important for birdwatching.
Thanks for a great reply. Do you wear any type of harness? Or di you find the weight OK?[/QUOTE]e
I tried the 8.5x44 EDS Swift Audubon inside a shop and found them slightly unstable, which could easily mean eye fatigue. I do not know if that extra half power more than eight increased the perception of my hand shaking or if the glass is ergonomically lacking. I often use an eight power glasses, without problems, like my old Binuxit or the Zeiss Victory.
Good viewing,
Arthur
The centre field is surely the most important for birdwatching.
Thanks for a great reply. Do you wear any type of harness? Or di you find the weight OK?[/QUOTE]e
I tried the 8.5x44 EDS Swift Audubon inside a shop and found them slightly unstable, which could easily mean eye fatigue. I do not know if that extra half power more than eight increased the perception of my hand shaking or if the glass is ergonomically lacking. I often use an eight power glasses, without problems, like my old Binuxit or the Zeiss Victory.
Good viewing,
Arthur
mayoayo
Well-known member
hello,i am a new member ,just checking ,but i do have a pair of #820 swift Audubon ,and i really like them.the design has been improved and they look and feel quite modern;they are as well light enough for a 44mm size objectives,and the 8.5 X power gives you a great place to stand beetwen 8 and 10.Is basically like having 10 x power with a massive FOV (8.5 degree).Those Glasses are very acute in the center of the image and it is true that they get a minimum blurr towards the edge ,depending a bit in how perpendicular the exit pupil is held in relation to your own axis .Anyway, i love the grip and handling,not to mention the easy of view ,AH!! before i forget my 1 year old daughter accidentally crush the right eyepiece of my pair and SWIFT fixed and shipped them back free of charges.
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Tero
Retired
One store here carries only Swifts. I looked at them and they were all pretty good. They had some roofprisms, and they were pretty good too, 8x or 8.5. And they were waterproof. The porros were all quite good, bright.
I have the Sporters, also quite good. I have not compared these side by side. The comfort of the eyecups on the Swifts was slightly better for me.
I have the Sporters, also quite good. I have not compared these side by side. The comfort of the eyecups on the Swifts was slightly better for me.
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