Should I trade my SW SLC 7x42 Neu for an SLC HD? (1 Viewer)

[Szmako81]

Dear Member,
Recently I have been thinking of selling my SLC 7x42 Neu to get the HD.
What's your point of view?

Szabolcs

 

[Vespobuteo]

Dear Member,
Recently I have been thinking of selling my SLC 7x42 HD to get the HD.
What's your point of view?

Szabolcs

You mean the discontinued SLC HD 8x42?

The "7x42 neu" has swarobright I guess? So no yellowish cast.

A 7x bino is always a 7x....I wouldn't trade my 7x Zeiss to any 8x at least...

Some thoughts here:

Would you buy a Swarovski SLC 7x42 Neu?

Would you buy a Swarovski SLC 7x42 Neu if you needed a 7x bino? I have a opportunity to get a Swarovski SLC 7x42 Neu for a reasonable price My only concern is the 33oz weight The one I'm possibly getting was produced in 2005, (75xxx + 30) right on the cusp of the last armor change I believe...

www.birdforum.net

 

[Szmako81]

You mean the discontinued SLC HD 8x42?

The "7x42 neu" has swarobright I guess? So no yellowish cast.

A 7x bino is always a 7x....I wouldn't trade my 7x Zeiss to any 8x at least...

Some thoughts here:

Would you buy a Swarovski SLC 7x42 Neu?

Would you buy a Swarovski SLC 7x42 Neu if you needed a 7x bino? I have a opportunity to get a Swarovski SLC 7x42 Neu for a reasonable price My only concern is the 33oz weight The one I'm possibly getting was produced in 2005, (75xxx + 30) right on the cusp of the last armor change I believe...

www.birdforum.net

Corrected the mistake! I meant the "Neu". Yes, it has Swarobright.
Sz.

 

[Ratal]

No. You will regret selling a 7x bin immensely

 

[Vespobuteo]

Corrected the mistake! I meant the "Neu". Yes, it has Swarobright.
Sz.

Thought about a Zeiss 7x42 FL instead?

It's lighter at 740 grams. SLC HD is 810g.

And 150m FOV vs 140.

 

[dries1]

How long have you had the SLC 7X42 and what is your motivation to sell?. Is it the narrow apparent field of view?

 

[Szmako81]

How long have you had the SLC 7X42 and what is your motivation to sell?. Is it the narrow apparent field of view?

To tell You the truth, my only motivation is the SLC HD gets much praise, doesn't it?

 

[Szmako81]

Thought about a Zeiss 7x42 FL instead?

It's lighter at 740 grams. SLC HD is 810g.

And 150m FOV vs 140.

After reading your comment on the yellowish cast I changed my mind instantly. I'm getting used to that beautiful FOW of the 7x.

 

[Richard D]

To tell You the truth, my only motivation is the SLC HD gets much praise, doesn't it?

So does the 7x42 Both are excellent binoculars

 

[Ratal]

After reading your comment on the yellowish cast I changed my mind instantly. I'm getting used to that beautiful FOW of the 7x.

Keep the 7x42. You are losing nothing and gaining a heck of a lot from doing so. The 7x42 is a wonderful optic indeed.

 

[Vespobuteo]

After reading your comment on the yellowish cast I changed my mind instantly. I'm getting used to that beautiful FOW of the 7x.

Yes, 7x bins are always enjoyable, and the color balance should be fine.

More info on the SLC (neu) history here:

Optical differences between 42s SLC 'neu' and final production

This might be hard to answer as I'm comparing a 7x neu (=new) model with the latest, just discontinued 8x and 10x models. Is it possible to find out what changes or improvements were made in the SLC x42 line between my final production 7x42 SLC and the restyled final production 8 and 10x42...

www.birdforum.net

 

[Szmako81]

Yes, 7x bins are always enjoyable, and the color balance should be fine.

More info on the SLC (neu) history here:

Optical differences between 42s SLC 'neu' and final production

This might be hard to answer as I'm comparing a 7x neu (=new) model with the latest, just discontinued 8x and 10x models. Is it possible to find out what changes or improvements were made in the SLC x42 line between my final production 7x42 SLC and the restyled final production 8 and 10x42...

www.birdforum.net

Thanks, Vbuteo! Sz.

 

[Szmako81]

Thought about a Zeiss 7x42 FL instead?

It's lighter at 740 grams. SLC HD is 810g.

And 150m FOV vs 140.

Not really like the look of it.

 

[PeterPS]

Thought about a Zeiss 7x42 FL instead?

It's lighter at 740 grams. SLC HD is 810g.

And 150m FOV vs 140.

The wide FoV of the FL comes at a price: significant pincushion distortion, which has a "rolling bowl" effect when panning.

 

[Tringa45]

I bought my (pre Neu) 7x42 SLC 18 years ago and although I might have "better" bins, it is the last bin I would part with.
You were lucky enough to acquire a 7x42 SLC Neu in new condition 2 weeks ago and I advised you to never let it go. You now want to sell it. Are you crazy?

John

 

[Szmako81]

I bought my (pre Neu) 7x42 SLC 18 years ago and although I might have "better" bins, it is the last bin I would part with.
You were lucky enough to acquire a 7x42 SLC Neu in new condition 2 weeks ago and I advised you to never let it go. You now want to sell it. Are you crazy?

John

Sometimes I feel like being a crazy one!

 

[Tringa45]

The wide FoV of the FL comes at a price: significant pincushion distortion, which has a "rolling bowl" effect when panning.

Pincussion distortion is rectilinear distortion and is sometimes a deliberate design feature to avoid rolling ball.
If rectilinear distortion is virtually eliminated as in Swarovski EL and NL, then some experience the rolling ball effect.

John

 

[Vespobuteo]

Not really like the look of it.

Yes, it's different...

There is a green version as well, but that's not easy to find for sale.

https://op1.0ps.us/365-365-ffffff/opplanet-zeiss-7x42-victory-42fl-binoculars-3.jpg

 

[PeterPS]

Pincussion distortion is rectilinear distortion and is sometimes a deliberate design feature to avoid rolling ball.
If rectilinear distortion is virtually eliminated as in Swarovski EL and NL, then some experience the rolling ball effect.

John

No/very little pincushion--->rolling ball
Too much pincushion--->rolling bowl
I prefer the former to the latter: "something" is still rolling but at least there is no rectilinear distortion.

 

[Szmako81]

No/very little pincushion--->rolling ball
Too much pincushion--->rolling bowl
I prefer the former to the latter: "something" is still rolling but at least there is no rectilinear distortion.

I see it! Thanks, apperciate it much!