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DGM
Optics GrassHopper Joined: May/09/2011 Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Posted: May/09/2011 at 20:56 |
This might sound crazy, but I have been wondering about it for quite awhile now. I have a vortex nomad and am wondering if it would be possible if I bought another one to make a set of 20-60x60 binos. The main thing im wondering is how hard it will be to get the tubes aligned if possible at all. There are some other issues such as focusing, hinging adjustments ect. Im thinking of getting a machine shop to fabricate me a bracket out of aluminum, somehow utilizing the two tripod mount holes. I have alot of kinks to work out and know it sounds a little wacky but i would really like some high powered binos on a tripod for glassing and cant see paying 5,000 bucks for kowas. just thought I would see what ya'll thought, Thanks |
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Bitterroot Bulls
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It isn't crazy and has been done for years. Alignment is the issue. SWFA used to sell kits for making Swarovski spotting scope binoculars.
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Another link:
http://swfa.com/ContestViewCustomer.aspx?entry=163 A high power porro could save you some money and a headache. These seem to have some good reviews: http://www.oberwerk.com/products/2080t.htm |
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tristinb
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There is a company selling a fixture that will align two scopes like a set of binoculars. I saw one out at the range the other day. It took a little adjusting, but looking through two leupold goldrings is awesome. I could see the vapor trail off of the bullet.
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Bird Watcher
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I would recommend that you give one of these a test drive. If you don't like it you can always return it. Some things to consider about 20-60 zoom eyepieces. Fixed magnification produces better views, overall, until you step up to the Alpha glass & Mega bucks. Zooming upwards to higher magnifications produces dimmers views and narrower FOV. Higher magnification such as 60x produces greater image stabilization challenges. Edited by Bird Watcher - November/15/2013 at 13:01 |
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I prefer Porro prism binoculars especially those made in Japan. (i.e. Minox BD 10x44 BP) 8>)
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