A bit late to the thread. I would like a high power swarovski habicht -- such as its take on the nikon 18x70 sp or the zeiss/docter 15x60b. So a habicht 15x60 GA or a habicht 18x70 GA.Completely non-existent or just another configuration of an existing model.
I have these desires:
Leica Ultravid 6x20
Swarovski NL Pure 5x25*
Swarovski NL Pure 12x60
Swarovski NL Pure 25x100□
The list may be edited.
*But I welcome a WA high grade 5x25 of any brand.
□yes, that one would be pricy! 😎
I have doubts about this, because people always enjoy quality commensurate with their budget.As they usually use it maybe a couple of times on their sunday walk and don't spend hours glassing, they simply don't care for optical perfection and opt for something small and affordable.
Very timely and welcome posting and this part here pretty well mirrors my own views. I’d also add that some people will even spend beyond their means to acquire things they enjoy and it is interesting to note how the once ‘cool’ binocular has morphed into a nerdy thing to be seen with, especially when worn around the neck.I have doubts about this, because people always enjoy quality commensurate with their budget.
I really think manufacturers have dropped the marketing ball here somehow. Binoculars aren't just tools for special purposes like birding or hunting. Fifty years ago they were a thing, something cool to own and exciting to use. Anyone might want to have bins as nice as they can comfortably afford. Most people would love a high-quality wide-angle 6x24 or 7x35, which don't even exist anymore…
Try astronomy! Nobody ever markets to us The Nikon sport optic catalog from Japan is the only place I've seen astronomy mentioned, it doesn't show up at all on the Leica, Swaro, Zeiss websites. We have to look under the "hunting" or twilight observing section.I have doubts about this, because people always enjoy quality commensurate with their budget.
I really think manufacturers have dropped the marketing ball here somehow. Binoculars aren't just tools for special purposes like birding or hunting. Fifty years ago they were a thing, something cool to own and exciting to use.
How wide is a wide-angle 7x35 actually?Most people would love a high-quality wide-angle 6x24 or 7x35
How wide is a wide-angle 7x35 actually?
The Nikon WX are clearly astronomy-first, and Takahashi used to make fluorite refractor binoculars until about a decade ago. I’ve found IS binoculars particularly helpful, but my Astro binoculars are the Leica Ultravid 10x50 (pre-HD).Try astronomy! Nobody ever markets to us The Nikon sport optic catalog from Japan is the only place I've seen astronomy mentioned, it doesn't show up at all on the Leica, Swaro, Zeiss websites. We have to look under the "hunting" or twilight observing section.
I think you have a point here, the "problem" might be that even low- to mid-level bins have gotten pretty decent. Simply no need to spend huge amounts of money for a pleasurable experience, especially on a product that kind of lost it's "cool"-status in the digital age.I have doubts about this, because people always enjoy quality commensurate with their budget.
I really think manufacturers have dropped the marketing ball here somehow. Binoculars aren't just tools for special purposes like birding or hunting. Fifty years ago they were a thing, something cool to own and exciting to use. My own family had several, despite having no pursuit that actually required them, and living in a city we too seldom got out of. Anyone might want to have bins as nice as they can comfortably afford. Why don't they seem to today? Most people would love a high-quality wide-angle 6x24 or 7x35, which don't even exist anymore, and it would get their face out of their smartphone. But instead they'll end up buying some kind of clumsy digital device that allows them to share an experience before they've even had it.
I had the 10x50 UVHD also, I loved the optics in it. Excellent for astronomy and I preferred the body/hold on it to the EL's. There is little breakdown at the edge of field and very little if any false color. Leica and Swaro don't talk about astronomy much but their binos are excellent for it, pretty much all of them.The Nikon WX are clearly astronomy-first, and Takahashi used to make fluorite refractor binoculars until about a decade ago. I’ve found IS binoculars particularly helpful, but my Astro binoculars are the Leica Ultravid 10x50 (pre-HD).
How much is a like new used regular pair 😅 of 8x56's worth?An SLC 8x56 in a Carbon Fiber frame that weighs 30 oz.