Nikon 10x35 EII (1 Viewer)

[Dave H]

Is a chance to purchase a brand new pair at a bargain price too good an opportunity to miss?!

I've only had a look at them indoors at the store. Still seemed brilliant.

My current bins are Hawke Frontier ED 8x43 and I love them but I could always have another pair...

 

[Sancho]

Definitely too good to miss. I had a pair and traded them, but they were my favourite ever 10x binoculars. Very easy on the hand and eye, super-sharp and bright, 7-degree wide FOV. You won´t be disappointed, should be great for watching raptors, esp vultures, where you are. (I spent a year in Oman in the early ´90´s. Wish I´d had a pair of EII 10x35 then....)

 

[John S.]

Is a chance to purchase a brand new pair at £270 too good an opportunity to miss?!

I've only had a look at them indoors at the store. Still seemed brilliant.

My current bins are Hawke Frontier ED 8x43 and I love them but I could always have another pair...

Agree with Sancho. The 10x35 EII give an impressive wide view.

 

[Ingle1970]

Is a chance to purchase a brand new pair at £270 too good an opportunity to miss?!

I've only had a look at them indoors at the store. Still seemed brilliant.

Dave

dont even think about it, just buy them before someone else does :t:

 

[Dave H]

Pretty unanimous so far! I'll sleep on it and let you know what happens..!

 

[Sancho]

Pretty unanimous so far! I'll sleep on it and let you know what happens..!

Sweet dreams. We know what you´ll be dreaming of!

 

[ceasar]

Hope they are still there for you when you wake up. Don't stop for breakfast!

Bob

 

[Dave H]

You know when you dream about bins that you've turned a corner. Oh dear. Anyway, I'm off to the store shortly to go for it!

Here's my next question - how can I best protect them from the elements?

I want to use these bins as often as possible but I'll be returning to Scotland again very soon. I don't want them sitting on a shelf looking awesome.

I won't be careless but just how far can you push it with the EIIs when it comes to the weather?

 

[Dave H]

That's me back from the store with a brand new pair. I'm officially a binoholic.

Absolutely delighted with my purchase!

Any advice on toughening them up so that they actually get used would be appreciated.

Dave

 

[spyglass]

Hokay, Dave, u got 'em....good. Now.....if the optical dreams/musings continue unabated, you're in trouble.....start to allocate $ to the fund for future urges. You are, tho', in good company here.

 

[Sancho]

Congrats, Dave! They don´t really need toughening up. I´ve used mine in squalls, gales, horrible horrible weather and never had a problem (8x30´s neither). I once dropped the 10x35, they hit concrete, got de-collimated and Nikon UK fixed ´em beautifully. Optics good as new, but they had a slight "notch" on the body. Maybe wrap some camo-tape around them if it makes you feel better, or racing-bike handlebar-tape. Aren´t they sweet binos, though?

 

[brocknroller]

Dubai Dave,

Do they use currency in Dubai or barter with oil stocks?

Congrats! on the new EII. I had two 10x35 samples, used them for casual stargazing, and two 8x30 EIIs for birdwatching, and finally settled on the cherry 8x30 sample.

With my shaky hands, for terrestrial use, the 10x didn't offer me an advantage in terms of resolution, only in image size.

However, the 10x35, with its longer barrels, was more comfortable to hold than the stubby 8x EII. So I bought Bushwacker covers for the 8x , which helps.

If you use the 10x EII near the shoreline or in the sandy desert up north, you might benefit from Bushwackers too. Easier than using (and losing) the OEM caps.

One word of caution especially for someone who lives in a country that is hot and humid, with a high daily average of sun hours.

The rubber armoring on the EIIs tends to buckle, bubble, or even peel off in hot and humid weather. So while it might survive squalls, gales, and winter weather, heat and humidity will make it look like the original unarmored "E" with continued exposure to hot, humid weather.

Protect the bins from the sun as much as possible, such as not leaving them flat on a table when not in use.

Backwoods Brock

 

[Dave H]

Thanks to all for the advice. Sancho - they are fantastic. Cannot wait to get out and bird with them!

Of course, when I returned to the store to ask to try them out properly, I instinctively insisted someone accompany me outside with the bins.

I'm from Glasgow and only out here for another few days after a spell working abroad. I momentarily forgot that it was 40 degrees with about 50% humidity outside the mall! The glass immediately steamed up - cue me running back indoors to the AC! I suspect I may have been a little precious about it but they are now officially my second love!

Anyway, I'm heading back to the joys of the Scottish climate and so I guess rain will be my biggest enemy. Sometimes you never know when a shower might strike. My general principle will be to leave the Nikons at home if it's chucking it down.

I'll try to post some of my Eii observations in due course. Not that anyone needs reminding how good they are.

Ps. Brock - I traded in the wife of course!

 

[Sancho]

:-O LOL! I wouldn´t worry about Glasgow rain, can´t be much worse than Ireland at its worst. Baby those bins when you´re at home (lullabies, little stories like The Gingerbread Man), but don´t worry about them out in the field. Mine never fogged in the rain, and if they do, stick ´em in the Hot Press (or what the English call the "Airing Cupboard") for a few hours. Will you miss Dubai?

 

[brocknroller]

Ps. Brock - I traded in the wife of course!

In that case, don't go back to Scotland, stay in Dubai and start a harem. Just think of all the trades you could make.

 

[Dave H]

Nice idea Brock! Wonder how many wives I'll need for a top end scope?!

Sancho - to be perfectly frank, there is very little I'll miss about Dubai. Perhaps the weather!