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Initial user impressions of the NL x52’s (1 Viewer)

We really don't know only Swarovski knows, besides just enjoy the glass. I find these videos such a waste of time, watching hand models talk.
It's hard to enjoy the glass that not all of us have access to. He works for Swarovski and I got a lot of good information that informs my purchasing decision. Once people test their own samples it wont be just Swarovski who knows. There might even be a thread for magnification variance.

I'm still confused why people want to censor talk about binoculars on the "Binocular Forum". If the magnification of your binoculars or other specs don't matter to you let the people who care have a conversation.

Take your own advice "just enjoy the glass."
 
Here at the 3:27 mark a Swarovski rep quotes it as 14.3x or 14.4x.
If we assume that the stated exit pupil of 3.6mm is correct, 52mm aperture gives 14.44x (and from this remark we might imagine the EP is a bit bigger, maybe 3.62). If it came out over 14.5x one imagines they would have rounded up to 15x52, as mentioned here. But it's clearly over 14, by an unusual margin which must have a reason that would be interesting to have explained, and so not very different from its 15x competition (apart from the FOV).
 
I missed that exit pupil figure of 3.6 mm in the website! If somehow that is more correct, then, as it is given to 1 decimal place, it is in the range 3.55 to 3.65, and this gives 14.6 to 14.2x.
 
Dude I
It's hard to enjoy the glass that not all of us have access to. He works for Swarovski and I got a lot of good information that informs my purchasing decision. Once people test their own samples it wont be just Swarovski who knows. There might even be a thread for magnification variance.

I'm still confused why people want to censor talk about binoculars on the "Binocular Forum". If the magnification of your binoculars or other specs don't matter to you let the people who care have a conversation.

Take your own advice "just enjoy the glass."
Dude, I have more than enough glass to enjoy, I surely don't heed to any of your tripe. Who gives a crap if it is 14.3, 14.4 or what ever.
 
Received my 14x52 NL today. Very nice indeed. I can actually hand hold with forehead rest no trouble at all. Just as steady as 12x42 I think due to the extra length and weight.

Did you happen to order the tripod adapter with your 14x52?? My pair is supposed to ship this week, but I have heard nothing about the adapter and the Outdoorsman’s stud wont ship until August.
 
Yes I
Did you happen to order the tripod adapter with your 14x52?? My pair is supposed to ship this week, but I have heard nothing about the adapter and the Outdoorsman’s stud wont ship until August.
Yes. I got the forehead rest and tripod adapter.
 
Received my 14x52 NL today. Very nice indeed. I can actually hand hold with forehead rest no trouble at all. Just as steady as 12x42 I think due to the extra length and weight.
I look forward with interest to read your opinion of them after more extended use. Especially how long you are able to comfortably hold them to view a bird and if you feel you could bird with them for a day without discomfort.
Also, if you think a Marpsupial harness (or similar) would be needed when carrying them for extended periods.
 
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Robert and I spent some time last fall in my driveway swapping an SF and EL back and forth on a beautiful afternoon, he’s a very personable fellow, and was a pleasure to visit with.
 
Hi Andy,

I will keep both pair. The 10x42 is just perfect for me for birding and the 14 is perfect for Astronomy. I was surprised how well I can hold the 14 for birds also though so that is a plus. I enjoy using both.
It would be great with these in Cherry Springs State park Pa. on a cool dry night. I am hoping to get there in October.
 
Received my 14x52 NL today. Very nice indeed. I can actually hand hold with forehead rest no trouble at all. Just as steady as 12x42 I think due to the extra length and weight.
Thanks for this. I’m also very interested in whether your opinion on the hand-holdability of the 14x52 changes once the excitement of a new toy wears off. Personally, I’d never found anything more than 10x suitable for hand use until the 12x42 NL, but I feel it may be too much to hope that the 14x52 will work for me (the SLC 15x56 certainly doesn’t).
 

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