Binoculars, the best ones
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HonestJohn
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Have a friend who is going blind, he might sell his Zeiss bgat 7x42 t* set cheap, if interested I’ll ask
Rake Aboot
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I bought the Leica mate
Freeforester
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I’m only guessing because no description of the glasses has yet been posted, but it might be a pair of these or similar, perhaps @Rake Aboot might confirm what we should be on the lookout for - I’mThought you were posting a link to a pair of newly listed ones that looked just like the ones that were lifted from his truck
only assuming they are Opticron make, and as far as I can see this is their flagship model, the Aurora:
Their other binoculars aren’t of the £600+ value bracket as far as I can see, but this is also an assumption on my part.
blankfirer
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I think that's pretty much anything that is built today
I own a pair Swarovski NL Pure 12x42. The field of view is so impressive and wide, and they are so ergonomic, that they are surprisingly easy to handle. Even so for having a magnification of 12x. However, without a doubt, my most used and beloved pair of binoculars is a Zeiss Victory SF 10x42. They are so extremely well balanced in every regard that they are a joy to use. Handling them is gorgeous because you have the impression that they are even lighter than they really are. They have a very good field of view and the view is bright, superb and to my eyes, much more immersive than with any Swarovski; I just can experience a more 3D effect. Contrast, resolution and sharpness are incredible. I have always been a Leica fan boy, but in this case, exceptionally, I prefer the Zeiss SF.
Another contender for best glass in the world is Nikon EDG, a binocular for purists, unfortunately discontinued. They are always overlooked and undervalued but they are extraordinary. Their focuss system is just a piece of art, they offer an very relaxed view and their contrast is probably the best. The image they provide might seem slightly darker than Zeiss or Swarovski though. I have a pair of 10x42 EDG that I might consider selling as they do not have the use they deserved.
Another contender for best glass in the world is Nikon EDG, a binocular for purists, unfortunately discontinued. They are always overlooked and undervalued but they are extraordinary. Their focuss system is just a piece of art, they offer an very relaxed view and their contrast is probably the best. The image they provide might seem slightly darker than Zeiss or Swarovski though. I have a pair of 10x42 EDG that I might consider selling as they do not have the use they deserved.
Rake Aboot
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They were the original version BDA 10x42
Much better than the new ones and will be sorely missed
He asked for the best binoculars
Some years ago I had the zeiss 10 x 40 t *p*
Bitterly regret selling them were perfect for hill stalking
Bitterly regret selling them were perfect for hill stalking
John Gryphon
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and that is the most important part of the day when big sambar and sika stags step out.
Have the older version of these without the P* & can’t say a bad thing about them!
And the fallow!
NLs have fantastic image but there's the price, weight and glare issue.
Swarovski habicht 10 x 40 are superb, find myself reaching for them a lot. They are nice compact with very bright image. Tradeoff eye placement is not as nice as NL.
Zeiss FLs [8x 56, 7x 42] also good options. You can buy used from many online retailers now with 14 day returns.
Swarovski habicht 10 x 40 are superb, find myself reaching for them a lot. They are nice compact with very bright image. Tradeoff eye placement is not as nice as NL.
Zeiss FLs [8x 56, 7x 42] also good options. You can buy used from many online retailers now with 14 day returns.
They may be "conditionally collimated" rather than truly collimated[against bino hinge]. Its something you see in cheaper pairs with poorer QC standards.
Your other information might counter that but unless I had them in hand difficult to say. Possible eye sight issue.
If you want to test collimation the stars in night sky are best.
At a simple level are either of you adjusting the inter-pupillary distance correctly. not doing this can result in a double image. It is done simply by looking at a clear area of sky and moing the eyepieces untl a perfect circle is formed, then pick a distant object close the right eye and focus the left, close the left eye and fine focus the right.
David.
I’ve used mine since 97 until 2 years ago and am considering going back to them
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