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New Product Introduction Today From Swarovski ? (1 Viewer)
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Brilliant idea to concave the optical tubes for ergonomics and that headpad is genius and the focuser position look's perfect. Now the question is which one are you going to buy the new Zeiss or the new Swarovski. I am going Swarovski all the way! It is a no brainer with the much bigger FOV and you know Swaro's are going to be sharper on the edge's. Brilliant timing bringing them out before people spent their money on the Zeiss's. YEEEHA!
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A 408 ft. FOV on 10x is bigger than most 8X'S! WOW! I had my stack of money sitting on the table with a note Zeiss SF now I am changing the note to Swaro's!
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Chosun Juan
Given to Fly
Ask Lee how much more 'area' you'll be able to see with that vs Zeiss SF 10x42 with its 'paltry 360ft !!! :-O
Chosun :gh:
The BulbMogul
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Looks sweet and thanks for sharing... Looks like the EL Rangefinders will remain as is..?
The BulbMogul
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Anybody taking preorders on these yet in the STATES..? B&H does not show them yet..
A2GG
Beth
These are very expensive. I wonder will they keep the EL around or does the NL replace it?
I still like the look of the EL better, but the NL looks pretty nice too.
I thought the hourglass shape was weird at first but it could possibly make a more ergonomic grip.
The focus position seems like copy of HT/SF. I don't like the weight. These look big and heavy.
I guess huge FOV is where it's at these days. How will I get by with my narrow CL ... teehee
Looking forward to first hands on impressions.
I still like the look of the EL better, but the NL looks pretty nice too.
I thought the hourglass shape was weird at first but it could possibly make a more ergonomic grip.
The focus position seems like copy of HT/SF. I don't like the weight. These look big and heavy.
I guess huge FOV is where it's at these days. How will I get by with my narrow CL ... teehee
Looking forward to first hands on impressions.
A2GG
Beth
good news about EL still sticking around
The BulbMogul
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I want a pair of the 12X42 NL's today.. Awesome...
The BulbMogul
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I already have the EL 10x42 and EL12X50 so the new 12X42 will be awesome to add to the fleet.. Who do most go to for early buying in STATES on things like this..?
GoldenBear
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Many times I have longed to create a "Frankenbin" by combining my SLC WB view into my Victory HT chassis. At a glance it looks like they've done something like that, and perhaps more (at least by the specs).
Nearly cursed out loud when I saw the pics because if they do turn out to be all that, I will have to make a pair mine despite the stratospheric price. They have moved the focus knob closer to where God intended, but alas, will it finally be velvety smooth?
Nearly cursed out loud when I saw the pics because if they do turn out to be all that, I will have to make a pair mine despite the stratospheric price. They have moved the focus knob closer to where God intended, but alas, will it finally be velvety smooth?
Great field of view figures, no question of that, and they have moved the focus wheel to the same position as Zeiss SF so I guess Chosun Juan will be unhappy with this forced position. The emphasis on ergonomics seems like an attempt to catch up with the progress made by SF and the deletion of the hinge by the objectives hints at a similar shift in balance to that achieved by SF too. No doubt it will be a fine instrument and I look forward to trying one out. Shame about the weight though.
Lee
Lee
