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NDhunter 
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 Topic: What is your favorite binocularPosted: December/18/2020 at 19:25 |
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This is an interesting topic, so let us have it.
The cost of optic is not important.
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tahqua
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Posted: December/18/2020 at 21:12 |
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7x42 Zeiss I bought in 1987 while in Germany.
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Scrumbag
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Posted: December/19/2020 at 02:05 |
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I do like my Zeiss Nightowls...
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Was sure I had a point when I started this post...
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DPI
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Posted: December/20/2020 at 14:18 |
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Hensoldt Nacht-Dialyt 8x56 Keep a pair in my car all the time
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mike650
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Posted: December/20/2020 at 14:43 |
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I guess I’d have to say my 10x42 EL’s, I’ve beat the hell out of ‘em hard hunting and they keep getting back up. They may not be the best optically that I own but I’ve never had to worry about them failing me. 😁
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“A hunt based only on trophies taken falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be.” – Fred Bear
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coyote95
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Posted: December/21/2020 at 09:26 |
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Kowa Genesis 8x33
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Longhunter
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Posted: December/21/2020 at 11:04 |
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For hunting, my Zeiss 8x30s bought in 1981. I tried them against the latest Zeiss 10x30s nineteen years later, and they were just as good. The added magnification didn't show any more detail (to my eyes, at least), because of the added tremor. I looked at the latest top-end Zeiss and Swarovski binoculars several years ago. If I were buying now, I might be tempted by their 8x42s in spite of the added bulk. My advice is to buy the best you can get . . . and buy once. These binoculars will still be great when they are passed down to your grandchildren!
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supertool73
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Posted: December/21/2020 at 11:50 |
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I like my Zeiss 10x45 RF binos. I have ranged beyond 2000 yards with them and the optics are outstanding. Can see game with them way before in I can see them with my bare eyes in low light.
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Kickboxer
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Posted: December/21/2020 at 14:52 |
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Peddler
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Posted: December/21/2020 at 15:29 |
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My hunting partner purchased a Leica Noctivid 8X42 binocular this Fall. They are spectacular! If I ever buy another they will be it.
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When you are dead, you don't know you are dead.It is difficult only for others.
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Gumball
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Posted: December/26/2020 at 16:09 |
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1944 Zeiss 7x50 "Smooth Ocular"
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Leitz beh 7x50 U-boat
Leitz beh 7x50 Leitz 10x50 "WA" Zeiss 10x50 (1917) Zeiss 18x50 (1923) Zeiss 7x50 "U-boat" Zeiss 7x50 "Gas Mask" Zeiss 7x50 "Smooth Ocular" Zeiss 8x60 Barr & Stroud CF42 . |
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gunut
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Posted: December/26/2020 at 20:01 |
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Really like my 8x56 Minox HG....but with them being out of production....and the company now being run by dolts...who knows what will happen if I have a problem with them...
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m1911
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Posted: January/01/2021 at 04:52 |
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Swarovski 8 x 32 WB
Overall smaller size, clarity, quality; works for me....  |
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Posted: January/04/2021 at 15:58 |
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Docter Optics 8x56 Nobilem and Docter Optics 8x30 Classic.
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koshkin
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Posted: January/04/2021 at 19:39 |
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The best binocular I have ever used, cost no object, was Leica Noctivid 8x42.
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Some like the 8x better, but I would have to say the 10x is better. Beats the Swarovski Swarovision in FOV and edge to edge AND depth of field... to MY eyes. I'm not a great fan of binoculars, but IF I had to have an "Alpha", I would purchase a Leica Noctivid... I went on a binocular "search" a while back... looked at a number of them... Leica was supreme in the "high dollar" genre. I will probably buy the 10x42 someday in the not too distant future... and hate myself forever...
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Posted: January/05/2021 at 23:51 |
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I don't have any. https://www.swfa.com/bushnell-10x42-engage-dx-binocular.html These don't look bad (from here). One of these days I will buy some but I don't want to spend a lot on them.
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Southhogger
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Posted: January/14/2021 at 17:39 |
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I use the 10x42 from Osprey. They are clear and i beat them up pretty bad and compare to my buddys $500 Nikons.. pretty decent gonna get another set just for the truckhttps://buyospreyglobal.com/10x42-binocular/
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CaptRedbeard
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Posted: February/09/2021 at 22:32 |
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So far, my new Alpen 10 x 42's have been most impressive.
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Never forget your binos.
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BrinzaDominator
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Posted: February/12/2021 at 14:27 |
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The optical characteristics directly affect the functionality of your device. Magnification, in other words, multiplicity, is not the decisive factor that determines the ability of optics to solve the tasks set. So I always looked for binoculars with good magnification, I am an amateur hunter, and also a fan of watching the star business. I was looking for binoculars that I can use in two cases at once. I found a good binoculars in an article from the site top binoculars for astronomy where its characteristics and its advantages were described. I bought it and I do not regret it because I have been using it for 4 months, quality things will always work as you need.
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Be happy :)
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