This tiny Ultravid pouch is the best I've found for minimalists, like, people who actually buy 8x20 and 7x21 binoculars? How these companies can make such excellent binoculars, then drop the ball on accessories for customers looking for lack of bulk and user friendliness. The Ultravid strap is much more compact and comfortable too.
Does the 'A' stand for 'armoured'?
Well done! It looks factory made. I understand your thinking in protecting the steel. I have a Leica UV 10x25 in black leatherette version and i was thinking the other day to put some rubber on the end of the objective tubes when hiking. I damaged it already a bit, nothing serious but could be worse.
I'm really happy with the design of the 7x21, and actually hadn't been paying attention because I didn't realize the tubes were covered. They feel great right now in my hand, but the covering you're talking about could make them perfect, and it's not like they need to be fully armoured, but at least across the top of the three bare surfaces, to separate fingers from bare aluminum.
Yes it depends on where you live and where you use it for, but for me the tougher the better. Though i really like the leatherette versions, like my 10x25 UV. But for hiking and clumsy people like me a rubber armored version is better
How is the focus comparing with the Leica's?
Just getting ready to post on that in another thread. The focus is much lighter, but I'm not sure that I like one better than the other, except for the 2.3 turns for the 7x21, vs 1.75 for the Leica.
You will adapt to it. I really like the 7x21 concept. I want to downgrade my collection but i just keep buying
Enjoy the Curio in good health!Selling off is what I'll be doing next, as I'm not of a collector mindset so much as obsessive about finding what I like by buying many options, then thinning them out once I've made my choices. It looks like the 8x20 BL and 7x21 Curio will definitely not be going anywhere once I have made the cuts, and I might even keep one or two big binoculars!You will adapt to it. I really like the 7x21 concept. I want to downgrade my collection but i just keep buying
) as i really use al of the (less than 10) binoculars i have. But i believe in redundancy and have 2 houses. To carry a bunch of bino's in hand luggage is inconvenient. But after a nice 10x3x, 8x56, 12x50 and maybe another 15x60 i think i will stop. Ah and maybe this wonderful 7x21....
At some point, I made a comparison of different bags. I was looking for something significantly smaller than the Swarovski bag with a belt loop. I got a few from Amazon to try.
I wish the Curio 7x21 came with a case more like either one of the MegaGear examples you've got here. When I opened the box I just couldn't believe how huge the included case was. How do you like the quality level of the MegeGear cases?
The 7x21 is a wonderful binocular, and despite its cost and a couple of issues, one that I can't imagine anyone with a Greek sounding user name not having.
The quality of the MegaGear is good. Not sure how long it will last, its edges and seams. But looks great for its price (EUR 22).
The name Thotmosis is of an Egyptian farao, i inherited a small statue of him and though it's a nice name for birdforum
Smart choice, will do likewise.
I like this Lowepro but wonder if the zipper can reach/contact/damage the lenses?
Yes, we say Thutmose in English (or something like that, people are employed to keep changing such spellings). After Thoth the god of wisdom, among other things. The Bronze Age was fascinating, and we may be returning to something like it. (I recommend the book 1177 BC.)
The name Thotmosis is of an Egyptian farao, i inherited a small statue of him and though it's a nice name for birdforum
Smart choice, will do likewise.
