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A good porro prism
A good porro prism
It seems that all the good glass is going into roof prism binoculars these days. I suppose engineers will be engineers, but I for one would like to see a good quality LIGHT WEIGHT porro prism binocular back on the market. It should be cheaper than the roof prisms for the same performance. Why doesn't anyone make one anymore?
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Hey Wink
The
Steiner Predator is a very good set of binoculars. It has individual eye focus which means that after you focus to your eyes it is in focus to infinity and so has very good depth perception.
My brother got a pair upon my recommendation and they are an exceptional value at $300.00.
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28 May 2008, 11:30
ozhunterSwarovski classic Habitch 8x30, 7x40 and 10x40 porro prism binos.
Nikon's top of the line poro prism binox are reported to be the best of the best. This from an optics physist. I think they are Nikon Supreme's??? Not sure, but close on the name.
Don
I'll have to check out the Swaros and the Nikons then. One site I looked at had Swarovski "Traditional" binoculars. Are these as good as the apparently discontinued Habitch?
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29 May 2008, 01:20
jackfishWhat about the Leupold Yosemites?
8x30mm are 18.5 ounces and have been getting pretty good buzz.
You learn something new everyday whether you want to or not.
29 May 2008, 01:53
ozhunterWink,
The Swaror web sight still shows the Habitch models in both classic leather or rubber finish .
03 June 2008, 12:42
gr8fuldougThe name on those Nikons would be the Nikon Action Extremes
Doug,
Right on! Thank you for clearing that up.
Ilia recommends those highly, and he should know as an Optics physist.
Don
I presently have Kahles 10x42, Zeiss 8x30, Minox 8x24, Leupold 10x28...all good roof prism glasses, but I am always impressed with the weight, clarity, and brightness of my son's 8x30 Steiner Military/Marines and they are cheap compared to the others.
BUTCH
C'est Tout Bon
(It is all good)
I forgot to mention that the Steiners are porro prism.
BUTCH
C'est Tout Bon
(It is all good)
03 June 2008, 21:09
butchlocO porro prism - here i thought you meant porno prison
04 June 2008, 21:38
thinkingmanCorrection...Nikon Superior E's.
Off the chart for clarity and brightness.
Really.
Possibly the best glass I've looked thru.
04 June 2008, 21:49
jackfishThe Nikon Action Extremes are not the top of the line Nikon porro prism binoculars, and they typically cost under $200. The Nikon Premier E2 8x30mm retails for about $680 (can be bought for $240 online). The Nikon Premier SE 8x32mm porros retail for $1,000 (can be bought for under $600 online).
The Nikon Premier SE has replaced the Nikon Superior E.
You learn something new everyday whether you want to or not.
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Originally posted by jackfish:
The Nikon Action Extremes are not the top of the line Nikon porro prism binoculars, and they typically cost under $200. The Nikon Premier E2 8x30mm retails for about $680 (can be bought for $240 online). The Nikon Premier SE 8x32mm porros retail for $1,000 (can be bought for under $600 online).
The Nikon Premier SE has replaced the Nikon Superior E.
The Nikon Superior E is the one I was thinking of initially but couldn't remember the name. They are the binox that Ilia Koshkin says are the best binx he's ever looked through.
Good posting Jackfish.
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Originally posted by thinkingman:
Correction...Nikon Superior E's.
Off the chart for clarity and brightness.
Really.
Possibly the best glass I've looked thru.
I missed your post when I replied a minute ago. You are right about the Superior E's.
Don