Which year Swarovski EL (1 Viewer)

[will33]

Oh that's good to know then. It'll likely have to be a blind buy if I find one as I've not seen the EL in any shops here in Australia, only NLs.


Thats great to know, thank you. Another accessory I'd be very keen for is the forehead rest - does that fit the older models?

Call swarovski and they'll tell you when and where the model was purchased. That's what they did for me and theu conformed the sellers story and that the warranty carries over. So I got the 2014 model year so they were 3 years old at the time for $1200 and this was before the pre Fieldpro were reduced and were still double that price. Not a scratch on glass or coating which I love. It's basically armor and I can't see how they could improve on clarity and comfort. I'm sure the NLs are amazing but for $3500 they better not have a single flaw imo. I believe you can get the 10x42 fieldpro models for $1999 now so it's a steal at that price. My only gripe is the adjustment wheel, right is tighter then left. Anyone else notice this and if so did you turn it in for warranty work? Not a huge deal but if I can get them improved over the winter, why not?

 

[will33]

In January 2012, Swarovski released the new EL Swarovision 8x32 and 10x32 models and then in July 2015 they released the EL Swarovision with the FP system. I don't like the FP system, so I would look for EL Swarovsion between 2012 and 2015, but if you don't care anything after January 2012 is fine.

How to tell apart the EL 8x32 versions?

I am wondering how to tell the EL 8x32 WB "version 1" and the EL 8x32 Swarovision "version 2" bins? Is there an easy way?

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How can you tel if it is a swarovision model ?

Small question: Is it possible to identify the model of a swarovski binocular based upon a picture. Let me clarify: Both EL models have thesame inscription on the focus knob - I was wondering if one can see it is the WB or SV model. - swarovski EL 8x32 8° swarovision picture...

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What don't you like about the fp? They seemed to keep it cleaner,especially the eye cups clip on.

 

[will33]

I had the NL Pure 10x42's. They show less glare than a lot of the other NL's, especially the NL 8x42. They are 5 oz. lighter than the EL 10x50 and of course have a bigger FOV. You will love them for hunting. They are ideal for panning for game with the huge FOV.

How did they save so much weight? Less glass inside,thinner glass or is it the cover or did they improve on the magnesium body?