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14304
Terry, if I had to pick one all around binocular, it would be the Swift 8.5x44 Binoculars. My eyes are about 5mm max, so I agree with you. Awesome sweep of the...
Pete
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Oct 25, 2009
3:26 pm
14305
Glad you like them Cathy, I just spent a couple of weeks in the U.K., these sell with the Bresser name on them for around 250 pounds on sale (gulp).I notice a...
oak_conkers
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Oct 25, 2009
11:33 pm
14306
Hi all, The way this site keeps track of posts is bothering me and I wonder if all of you are having the same problem or not. It's certainly nothing major,...
Eugene
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Oct 28, 2009
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Eugene, Prior to your post the Home Page would have indicated 7 New Messages, with your post it says 8 New Messages, and now with mine it says 9 New Messages. ...
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absimon
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Oct 28, 2009
11:43 pm
14308
Thanks Barry Clear Skies, Eugene...
Eugene
eugeneartemyeff
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Oct 29, 2009
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14309
A friend is shopping binoculars for football games. I let him use my 7x5o Adlerblicks. He liked the brightness and contrast but wants something smaller. My...
kjcphoto2001
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Nov 2, 2009
8:49 pm
14310
Kirk, I believe the tried and true 7x35 porro prism binoculars remain a very popular choice for events such as sporting events - football, baseball, whatever....
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absimon
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Nov 2, 2009
9:05 pm
14311
Consider the Meade Montana 7x42... I got these a couple of weeks ago and consider them to be a real bargain: < ...
Cathy DeViney
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Nov 2, 2009
10:01 pm
14312
Thanks everyone for the recommendations. I will pass your comments to my friend in an email....
kjcphoto2001
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Nov 3, 2009
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14313
<<a friend is shopping binoculars for football games>> For FOOTBALL, my answer would be the same as for someone getting into BIRDING: 8 x 32 roof prism, any...
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Nov 3, 2009
3:24 pm
14314
I ordered them yesterday. Thirty day return privilege, so I can send them back if the IPD is not suitable. Out just the return shipping. Could not find out the...
Pete
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Nov 3, 2009
3:44 pm
14315
IPD range should be included the description/specifications for all bins! Unfortunately, it is almost never included. Looking at mine, I would estimate 58mm...
Cathy DeViney
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Nov 3, 2009
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14316
Thank you, Cathy ! I know that your Nikon are published as 56mm Minimum, but maybe not yours. Yes, IPD is very hard to get to the nearest millimeter or two. I...
Pete
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Nov 3, 2009
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14317
Pete, did you e-mail me about the IPD? I did send a reply, did you get it?, if I remember correctly min= 62mm, max=75m, cheers Dave....
oak_conkers
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Nov 4, 2009
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14318
Dave, How did I miss it ! I checked Yahoo Mail this monring..Nothing, then checked just now (2124 Hrs. California Standard Time..11/03)..and there was your...
Pete
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Nov 4, 2009
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14319
Hi Pete, I sent the reply at the weekend, I use Yahoo and have had some strange things happening also, checked again the IPD and on my pair they are around...
oak_conkers
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Nov 4, 2009
2:30 pm
14320
Had some questions about Swift Binoculars, and OpticsPlanet was kind enought to provide the proper web site. There is a Swift site for microscopes also....
Pete
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Nov 4, 2009
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14321
I thoroughly enjoy this egroup. You guys really do a great job answering questions. I frequently get many of my questions answered before they are asked. I am...
Frank Loflin
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Nov 4, 2009
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14322
I believe these are regarded as a best buy in that particular price range,most owners report that they are very happy with them. A couple of astro dealers in...
oak_conkers
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Nov 4, 2009
11:34 pm
14323
Hi Frank, In my opinion, these are excellent binoculars for the price and actually outperform some more expensive ones I own. I have owned a pair for about a...
explorertom1954
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Nov 4, 2009
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14324
Here, Frank: http://www.cloudynights.com/documents/nikon.pdf CS, Pete...
Pete
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Nov 5, 2009
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14325
The Montana 7x42 Binoculars arrived. I measured about 58mm minimum IPD. This seems confirmed by them not being suitable for my IPD (56mm). I have the RMA...
Pete
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Nov 5, 2009
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14326
Hello Frank, I own a pair of Nikon 10x50 Action Extremes. I highly recommend them for binocular astronomy, with a few comments: The field of view is wide, at...
J. Kevin Erwin
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Nov 5, 2009
2:29 pm
14328
More, http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1770 http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1771 CS, Pete Santa Maria, California...
Pete
pfghwest
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Nov 5, 2009
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14329
Gentlemen, Many thanks to all of you and your excellent and extremely informative responses. After reading all submissions, following links and, yes, even...
Frank Loflin
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Nov 5, 2009
10:42 pm
14330
Frank, Be aware that these are very thorough reports by a highly regarded expert. That said, you may find a negative not be an issue with you. An example, I...
Pete
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Nov 5, 2009
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14331
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Ali Readh
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Nov 7, 2009
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14332
Has anyone used the Hutech 22x80 binos with built in light pollution rejection filters? These are on the Borg site....
rouse8849
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Nov 7, 2009
8:46 pm
14333
These appear similar to many others in their general price range. I cannot comment on them specifically because I have neither observed with them or remember...
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absimon
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Nov 8, 2009
4:35 pm
14334
Wow Barry, A 77mm filter? I have found that just hand holding a regular 1.25" ep filter in front of one eye works pretty well depending on the target. Of...
Eugene
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Nov 8, 2009
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