First Impressions 10 and 8 x NL (1 Viewer)

[Ratal]

No-one's mentioned close focus. For me it's a significant factor, and a big backward step from the EL. Combined with the too-far-forward position of the focus wheel and the non-lockable dioptre adjustment it doesn't tempt me, especially at that price, despite the amazing FOV.

Once you put your hands to them, the focus wheel is right there. Right where you need it.

The handling is sublime.

As for the image itself - Sat watching over the sea was hypnotic - the clarity contrast colours.... It truly was a moment of sheer exhilaration. And the 10x with an 8x field of view just has to be experienced for yourself. I have no more superlatives to heap upon it.

And I will own my own pair as soon as I've tucked the money away for them.

 

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No-one's mentioned close focus. For me it's a significant factor, and a big backward step from the EL. Combined with the too-far-forward position of the focus wheel and the non-lockable dioptre adjustment it doesn't tempt me, especially at that price, despite the amazing FOV.

And you would be missing out on the best binoculars you ever looked through.

 

[Mask of Porro]

? Have you any idea how stiff and unusable a focus knob would have to be to never move unless you decided to ?

That would be hell for birding.

Yes I do have an idea how stiff it would be. About as stiff as my Habicht, which is perfect FOR ME. I'm not a birder that has to change focus constantly or quickly. Having a focuser that is stiff enough to stay where I leave it is great.

 

[Dutchbirder64]

No-one's mentioned close focus. For me it's a significant factor, and a big backward step from the EL. Combined with the too-far-forward position of the focus wheel and the non-lockable dioptre adjustment it doesn't tempt me, especially at that price, despite the amazing FOV.

For me it is about 1.9 meters and that is really close enough IMO.

 

[Horned Lark]

I also enjoy looking at insects (apologies if that's inappropriate on Bird Forum) and for me the ideal close focus would be 1m. My current binos (Zeiss Conquest HD 10x42) are 2m, so anything higher than 1.5m isn't worth changing for.

 

[John A Roberts]

10x42 Comparison: NL verses EL FieldPro

On the 10,000 Birds website Dragan Simic has recently posted a review comparing the 10x42 NL and the EL FP
it’s at: http://www.10000birds.com/swarovski-nl-pure-the-sexiest-binoculars-ever.htm

. . . so some additional information to consider


John

 

[PeterPS]

Thanks, John, as you said it's good with some additional info but personally I wouldn't pay too much attention to this review. The only interesting aspect that I found was a comment made by a reader of the review:
"What an offensive plug for a pair of binoculars. It’s just plain sexist comparing holding them to holding women. I had to stop reading so I couldn’t get the info being provided."

 

[John A Roberts]

Well . . .

The obviously lame comparison was that of holding the NL’s, and the fictional King Kong holding the character Ann Darrow

I must admit that I was reading for useful content, so I didn't pay attention to the social significance of the laboured comparison

. . . so a potential content warning for some


John

 

[bockos]

On the 10,000 Birds website Dragan Simic has recently posted a review comparing the 10x42 NL and the EL FP
it’s at: http://www.10000birds.com/swarovski-nl-pure-the-sexiest-binoculars-ever.htm

. . . so some additional information to consider


John

thank you