SeldomPerched
Well-known member
Was wondering the following:
1. Is it right that the optics of the 8x42 Victory HT are essentially the same as those of the discontinued Victory FL? If not, are there any similarities apart from the 8x42 bit?
2. Even if no.1 is wrong is it fair to say that the 8x42 FL is an exceptionally good binocular? (I know this depends on what you want from binoculars.)
3. I found yesterday that sharpest focus on my just acquired 8x56 FL was with the dioptre setting at zero. On my other two non-compact bins the sharpest setting is at -1/2. I have heard this sort of difference occurs, but why?
4. On my compact 8x20 I find it almost impossible to set the dioptre as the adjustment is at the end of one barrel (is that the right word?). And since the twin-hinge arrangement wriggles like a Labrador puppy I haven't yet found the best setting. Any tips?
5. In practice is the lack of sharpness at the edge of a 7x42 FL something that users find they can't happily live with? Any experiences?
Thank you,
Tom
1. Is it right that the optics of the 8x42 Victory HT are essentially the same as those of the discontinued Victory FL? If not, are there any similarities apart from the 8x42 bit?
2. Even if no.1 is wrong is it fair to say that the 8x42 FL is an exceptionally good binocular? (I know this depends on what you want from binoculars.)
3. I found yesterday that sharpest focus on my just acquired 8x56 FL was with the dioptre setting at zero. On my other two non-compact bins the sharpest setting is at -1/2. I have heard this sort of difference occurs, but why?
4. On my compact 8x20 I find it almost impossible to set the dioptre as the adjustment is at the end of one barrel (is that the right word?). And since the twin-hinge arrangement wriggles like a Labrador puppy I haven't yet found the best setting. Any tips?
5. In practice is the lack of sharpness at the edge of a 7x42 FL something that users find they can't happily live with? Any experiences?
Thank you,
Tom