SeldomPerched
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Sorry to post again... inspired by last weekend's very restorative nature walk and birding and after finding how light and easy and very good the 8x32 FL was — I hardly noticed it was there while walking along, I'd like to find out a bit more about the 10x version, again FL (not SF).
Arthur Pinewood has given a good introduction to it in his 2019 thread that is still going strong. This is a new thread so as to ask some particular questions, mostly just about handling and a steady hold. I'm aware that generally 10x32 is not the most popular format, what with a relatively small exit pupil and also the fact that it is a 10x and possibly a less steady hold.
I'm not worried by the smaller exit pupil; this is for easy walking use and not what I'd choose for dusk or early night viewing. Generally it's the shake aspect I'd like some warning about. I can hold a 10x50 still enough to make out details well, but it's not steady enough that I am really happy with that or particularly enjoying the view. 10x42 is better; I have the smallish late model Swaro SLC and it is sturdy enough to give a well balanced, steady hold though it's still not in the league steadiness-wise of an 8x or even better a 7x for me. So my fear before I find a 10x32 FL to try is whether for someone with reasonably small hands (I don't find the 8x32 FL fiddly to hold and operate) the 10x32 FL will be too light — a bit skittish compared with the 8x42. Apart from that I know the dimensions work for me, and if it's true that in some ways this is even better than the 8x32 then any shake problems and the price are the only worries. I've wanted a nice small 10x for ages and this might be the one.
Please share any other experiences you have had with this glass too; I have really come to like this design, the polycarbonate body, and it sounds like the 10's performance wouldn't disappoint at all. How far do the extra ounces of weight make themselves felt when out for the day?
Thank you,
Tom
Arthur Pinewood has given a good introduction to it in his 2019 thread that is still going strong. This is a new thread so as to ask some particular questions, mostly just about handling and a steady hold. I'm aware that generally 10x32 is not the most popular format, what with a relatively small exit pupil and also the fact that it is a 10x and possibly a less steady hold.
I'm not worried by the smaller exit pupil; this is for easy walking use and not what I'd choose for dusk or early night viewing. Generally it's the shake aspect I'd like some warning about. I can hold a 10x50 still enough to make out details well, but it's not steady enough that I am really happy with that or particularly enjoying the view. 10x42 is better; I have the smallish late model Swaro SLC and it is sturdy enough to give a well balanced, steady hold though it's still not in the league steadiness-wise of an 8x or even better a 7x for me. So my fear before I find a 10x32 FL to try is whether for someone with reasonably small hands (I don't find the 8x32 FL fiddly to hold and operate) the 10x32 FL will be too light — a bit skittish compared with the 8x42. Apart from that I know the dimensions work for me, and if it's true that in some ways this is even better than the 8x32 then any shake problems and the price are the only worries. I've wanted a nice small 10x for ages and this might be the one.
Please share any other experiences you have had with this glass too; I have really come to like this design, the polycarbonate body, and it sounds like the 10's performance wouldn't disappoint at all. How far do the extra ounces of weight make themselves felt when out for the day?
Thank you,
Tom