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Steiner Commander 7x50 (New) (1 Viewer)
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I had the 8x30, military bino and the optics were absolutely superb. They outperformed my BN Leicas, but of course had I.F. and a reticle, which did annoy me after a while..... optics top notch on the higher level Steiners though.
Yes , just Porro binoculars. I used to have the Nighthunter 8x56 (2016). It's really good! So, I want to know how this is.
Yes, I've heard of it. But I want to buy something made in Germany.
I’d have to buy Zeiss if we are talking German, but alas Zeiss porros are only second hand these days.
It‘s the 7x50 with the widest FOV I am aware of (except for the Nikon WX), nice glass, designed primarily for marine use (almost no rectilinear distortion ) and therefore exhibits strong globe effect, which you may or may not like on land.
My take:
Canip
This is a new one, not that one. And it is much more expensive.
I have Zeiss, t*fl 8x32 and t*fl10x32. But I finally found that the 7x was much more comfortable.
Probably.
IF suits me, no problem. I do not know about reticle or compass.
Very correct reminder, maybe it is more suitable for view.
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I.F is not necesarily a problem... and can be an advantage.
If you wish to just view something, for example, a sea horizon, an animal den, something generally 30m away or more, then I.F. is fine.
Not great for tracking close birds etc, but useful for distance stuff.
When I had my 8x30 Steiners, it was more the fact I had my Leica 8x32's aswell, and the reticle, that made me move them on. I also wanted something significantly smaller.... (Ultravid 8x20's)
But the I.F. was less of an issue to me than I thought it would be.
I also found that just for the odd occasion, if something moved nearby, you can just close one eye, and briefly use it as a monocular, making the focussing quite quick as an emergency measure.
I have also been looking at the Fujinon 7x50 as a possible low light binocular, not having been completely put off by I.F.
I.F binoculars also have a huge depth of focus..... a massive advantage in CERTAIN situations.
If you wish to just view something, for example, a sea horizon, an animal den, something generally 30m away or more, then I.F. is fine.
Not great for tracking close birds etc, but useful for distance stuff.
When I had my 8x30 Steiners, it was more the fact I had my Leica 8x32's aswell, and the reticle, that made me move them on. I also wanted something significantly smaller.... (Ultravid 8x20's)
But the I.F. was less of an issue to me than I thought it would be.
I also found that just for the odd occasion, if something moved nearby, you can just close one eye, and briefly use it as a monocular, making the focussing quite quick as an emergency measure.
I have also been looking at the Fujinon 7x50 as a possible low light binocular, not having been completely put off by I.F.
I.F binoculars also have a huge depth of focus..... a massive advantage in CERTAIN situations.
Not really (has been on the market for 8 years).
Commander 7x50 (New)
Over 40 years Commander, the legend takes its unmatched technology and innovation to the next generation.With its razor-sharp high-definition optics for crystal clear vision and XL field of view for easy orientation, it defines a new class.The reliable combination of functionality, robustness...
You're right. I always use it to watch birds or trees, far from the mountain, not in the mountain.
Isn't depth of field supposed to be dictated by magnification alone? Or at least that's what all the experts say?
Good question.
I use such binocular and I agree with the "huge depth of focus".
Thank you.I mean this one.Commander 7x50 (New)
Over 40 years Commander, the legend takes its unmatched technology and innovation to the next generation.With its razor-sharp high-definition optics for crystal clear vision and XL field of view for easy orientation, it defines a new class.The reliable combination of functionality, robustness...www.steiner-optics.com
I see, new version 2023 with slightly downgraded specs (FOV) and increased price. Not sure I would buy that one.
The specs for the FOV of new model are: 459 ft @ 1,000 yds. Better than 438 ft @ 1,000 yds (the old one).
An error?
Not clear if the new model has the "memory diopter" feature.
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