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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ZEN-RAY" data-source="post: 1894537" data-attributes="member: 72546">I mentioned this in the list of optics event thread. But I figure it's probably better to start a thread of its own.  If you are into binoculars collection, don't miss the opportunity to meet some of the best experts in this field from the world, such as Jack Kelly, Peter Abrahams.Meeting AnnouncementThe 11th meeting of the Binocular History SocietySeptember 3-6, 2010Hilton Hotel and Conference CenterVancouver, Washington (USA not Canada)It's a great opportunity to meet a diverse group of expert collectors, restorers and historians of binoculars from all over the world. On site, you will see the largest vintage Nikon binoculars collection, including 180mm binoculars mounted on the Japanese naval ships during WW2. You will also get to see Jack Kelly's wide variety of vintage binoculars collection: Busch, Goerz, Hensoldt, Leica, Zeiss, Nikon. The guest speakers include: Jack Kelly, Peter Abrahams, Jürgen Laucher, et al.Please contact Jack Kelly (binocs@msn.com) to reserve your place. Do not miss this opportunity (especially if you are from Pacific NW <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />) to see some of the world’s most scenic country through some of the most historic binoculars ever made.ThanksCharles</blockquote>

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