Which binocular(s) did you use today? (8 Viewers)

[Alaska4me]

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7x42 Habicht

You always take the most fantastic pictures, friend.

 

[dorubird]

You always take the most fantastic pictures, friend.

Tnank you!

 

[William Lewis]

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7x42 Habicht

I like the subtle removal of the Swarovski logo from the bridge Dorubird - I think if I ever purchased a new habicht i'd get it straight from swaro and ask them not to put it on in the first place! What did you use to cover it?

Will

 

[dorubird]

William Lewis,
I use matt textile duct tape.

Concept, minimal folding, mechanical refinement, utilitarian, density, pleasant colors: Leica Trinovid 8x20
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Tradition, brightness, three-dimensionality, rigidity, simplicity, clarity, realism of colors: Swarovski Habicht 7x42
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Ergonomics, engineering, balancing, precision, immersion, resolution: Zeiss Victory SF 10x42
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Design, compactness, comfort, easiness, versatility, wide angle: Nikon Monarch HG 8x30
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I enjoy my binoculars!!

 

[Paultricounty]

Used the Leica 7x42 UVHD+ and three Bushnell Ringmasters, two are FPO silver lines and the other, one of the rarest of all the Kowa Rangemaster. Considering selling one of the Fujis.

 

[Trinovid]

 

[Will K]

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I like the black armour on the Swarovski... or is than an optical illusion?

 

[mortenblad76]

Recently bought NL pure 8x32, replacing my old Nikon 10x40 from 1992. Comfortable and light, and all round good binocular.

 

[Paultricounty]

Recently bought NL pure 8x32, replacing my old Nikon 10x40 from 1992. Comfortable and light, and all round good binocular. View attachment 1523470

Beautiful bins, I have the 42. Always been amazed that at this price and optical quality level they can’t do a better job on the seam. Also I see what looks like a small separation of metal on the lower part of the bridge. I don’t know if that just lighting/shadow in the photo, but I’ve actually seen this on a friends 12x42 where its separating. He’s going to be sending it in.

 

[Trinovid]

I like the black armour on the Swarovski... or is than an optical illusion?

Optical illusion I guess, since it’s just my run of the mill stock Curio!
Lately I’ve been wearing both the Curio and Ultravid for more direct comparison usage, but it’s still the Ultravid that proves to me once again why it’s still my single favorite binocular.

 

[Mike Crawley]

Yesterday
Swarovski 8x32 EL (2013)
RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands

 

[Wasabrot]

I have finaly upgraded my Bernina with the NL Pure.
Now able to compare the Hartmann with one of the best binos on market, i am still impressed how great the Bernina 7x42 is for a 60 years old binocular.

But the opportunity to use my glasses (i never realized my astigmatsim that much before) and the huge sharp to the edge FoV brings me in new dimensions.

 

[Paultricounty]

Bushnell Rangmaster 7x35, Leica UVHD 7x42, Leica Noctivid 8x42 and a Vortex Razor UHD 8x42.

 

[dorubird]

As usually happens with the last purchases, I have been using the Leica Ultravid 8x20 with great pleasure in the last few days, together with the Leica Trinovid 8x20. I have just made a comparison between these two bino, supplemented with many pictures here Trinovid 8x20 BCA vs Ultravid 8x20 BR

 

[CharleyBird]

Optician traveller 6x32, in the garden for a change.

We have a dead 40' whitebeam which is great tree for summer viewing, having no foliage.

Today the 141@100m FOV caught greenfinch, willow warbler and blue tit all together in one view.

The 6x32 have long 19mm eye relief, and I dont wear glasses, so the eyeshades really help position the bins comfortably on my face.

 

[Paultricounty]

Optician traveller 6x32, in the garden for a change.

We have a dead 40' whitebeam which is great tree for summer viewing, having no foliage.
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Today the 141@100m FOV caught greenfinch, willow warbler and blue tit all together in one view.
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The 6x32 have long 19mm eye relief, and I dont wear glasses, so the eyeshades really help position the bins comfortably on my face.

Oh my , they put the focuser on the wrong end. At least the armor is not cracking off 😜🙏🏼.

 

[Paultricounty]

Binoculars used today, the Nikon 8x42 EDG.

 

[temmie]

I looked through Binolyt voyager 8x26 while in a shop. I was triggered by the open bridge design and the price (125 euro). I never thought so, but it seems I can recommend this pair (light, cheap, reasonably sharp, good focuser, reasonable FOV, if only the min. Focus distance was a bit better), especially to those who want a no-nonsense light binocular without breaking the bank, and as a first binocular for e.g. children.

 

[Paultricounty]

I looked through Binolyt voyager 8x26 while in a shop. I was triggered by the open bridge design and the price (125 euro). I never thought so, but it seems I can recommend this pair (light, cheap, reasonably sharp, good focuser, reasonable FOV, if only the min. Focus distance was a bit better), especially to those who want a no-nonsense light binocular without breaking the bank, and as a first binocular for e.g. children.

Mic?

 

[Trinovid]

Still trying to see how well I like this 10x25 Victory, which seems a little odd considering how well I liked the 8x25. Still, though nice, I really seem to prefer the little Ultravid, going back and forth between the two.