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My New Bushnell H20 7x50 Binoculars

Last post by Mandrew « Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:56 am
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by Refractordude » Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:53 am

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My Bushnell H20 7x50 Binoculars had to be returned for two reasons. The hole at the center of the scopes where the mount adapter goes into was to...

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sorry to hear this, but you learned some things. You will be better served by getting good binoculars from a place like Oberwerke, Orion, Celestron,...

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Last post by Mandrew
Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:56 am
Exit Pupil Vs. Aperture

Last post by russmax « Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:04 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:13 am

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Is this true? Click image and read the underlined. Thanks to you all.

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Is the brightness proportional to the objective's diameter or area? That would change my answer about the correctness of the underlined text....

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Last post by russmax
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:04 pm
11x70s or 15x70s?

Last post by helicon « Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:20 pm
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by pakarinen » Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:16 pm

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Thinking about getting a pair of 70mm LW Obies, but which mag? My 15x70 Skymasters (which appear to be identical to the Obies) are a bit too heavy...

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I purchased the Obie 25x100's last year. They are a huge improvement over my SkyMaster 15x70's. If you like deep sky observing it's well worth it. I...

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Last post by helicon
Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:20 pm
Just pushed the order button!

Last post by Mandrew « Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:55 pm
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by Ozman » Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:40 pm

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The long awaited Oberwerk BT-82XL-ED has been ordered along with their TR3 hardwood tripod and pan head.

More to come later after receipt and the...

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So excited for you! You will be blown away with the views! It does take a bit of time to get used to the eyepieces though. You will spend more time...

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Last post by Mandrew
Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:55 pm
Difference in Oberwerk 20x80's

Last post by Mandrew « Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:31 pm
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by Doug James » Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:40 pm

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Just how much of a difference is there between the 20x80mm Oberwerk for 199.00, and the Deluxe 20x80mm for $349.00? If there both 20x80 there...

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I have the 17x70 Deluxe. The quality is indeed higher on the Deluxe series. Gas purged, better quality cases and lens covers, extra attention to...

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Last post by Mandrew
Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:31 pm
Ordered the 20x80mm today.

Last post by Mandrew « Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:02 pm
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by Doug James » Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:08 pm

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Went with the Oberwerk lightweight 20x80mm and added the adjustable tripod adapter. The two things that helped me make up my mind was the idea of...

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CONGRATULATIONS ! I know that you will be very happy with them Give us a report when you have one! Love my 15x70 Deluxe!

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Last post by Mandrew
Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:02 pm
New 10x50 vs 8x56 test

Last post by helicon « Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:32 pm
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by Mandrew » Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:34 am

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I have had a very nice pair of Orion Ultraview 10x50 Binos for some time. I have Parkinson's, and sometimes have a problem holding them steady. 10x...

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Good luck with the 8x56's. I myself use my new tripod on both my 15x70's and 25x100's. I was hand holding the 15x70's for a couple of years. Other...

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Last post by helicon
Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:32 pm
Oh boy, binos!

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:56 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:32 am

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Wondering around BassPro this afternoon, I saw 3 pair of Swarovskis. Not sure what size they were as I was fixated on the $3,200+ price tag. I knew...

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Yep, pricey! I have recently jumped into the Oberwerk bandwagon. Very good quality for a reasonable price. You can buy as good as you want.

Yeah,...

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:56 pm
help with picking some bino's

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:15 am
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by D4n1el » Thu Dec 26, 2019 12:49 pm

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Hi!

Im very new to night sky observing and i think to start with im leaning towards some binos as opposed to a cheap telescope, my budget is £200...

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Another vote for starting with binos. I recommend Nikon Action EX. Sharp optics, nice contrast, waterproof and good eye relief. 10x50

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:15 am
Binoculars Addiction

Last post by Mandrew « Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:25 am
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by Max Nomad » Fri Aug 30, 2019 4:55 pm
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I think I've reignited my craving for optics... but instead of telescopes I've shifted to binoculars.

After a few years of using my Nikon 10x50 for...

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Well, I did it. I now own the Oberwerk 100mmED binocular telescope in the3 white pearl finish. I have the whole EP set that goes with them and their...
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Last post by Mandrew
Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:25 am
Rolex Binoculars

Last post by DeanD « Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:53 pm
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by DeanD » Thu Dec 26, 2019 5:07 am

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Hi Folks,

Happy Christmas to all!

I thought I would show you an item I was given for Christmas by my son and his girlfriend who just arrived to...

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Hi Folks,

Happy Christmas to all!

I thought I would show you an item I was given for Christmas by my son and his girlfriend who just arrived to...

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Last post by DeanD
Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:53 pm
Bushnell Monocular Lie!

Last post by John Baars « Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:36 pm
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by JayTee » Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:57 am

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A couple years back I picked up this monocular because it was relatively inexpensive (<$20) and because it is a Bushnell. I own a pair of Bushnell...

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It seems that the numbers are a distance-scale from 1...?..... to infinity. But no pointer. Probably no turning of the middle part too?
Or a...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:36 pm
Aaaargh! Can't merge images

Last post by John Baars « Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:50 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:56 pm

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Ok, this is something that seems to come and go. After about an hour and a half observing with my scope last night, I decided to wind down with a...

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It is most likely due to fatique of the eye-muscles that move your eyeball. Like lady Fraktor already mentioned.

Little test:
Hold you head...

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Last post by John Baars
Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:50 pm
Is This True?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:42 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:12 pm

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She contacted APM first then sent me an answer. What do you think? Click the image.

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In that case no the APM binoculars do not have reduced clear aperture.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:42 pm
Well, foop.

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:09 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Nov 18, 2019 2:48 pm

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Took out my Skymaster 15x70s Saturday night for a quick look around. It was relatively cold and moon was rising, so I didn't bother taking out a...

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But I want something bigger, better. Since I got my Nikon Aculon 10x50 set the Skymasters have been neglected.

Yep, that's pretty much been the...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:09 pm
Never Saw A Mount Like This Before

Last post by AntennaGuy « Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:29 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:06 pm

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The website that the image is from will not open. I am not in the market for a new binocular mount, but I love window shopping. Who sells such a...

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The website that the image is from will not open. I am not in the market for a new binocular mount, but I love window shopping. Who sells such a...

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Last post by AntennaGuy
Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:29 pm
Binopods

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:10 pm
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by DeanD » Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:42 am

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Hi Folks,

Has anyone tried these:

Looks like a really interesting idea. I might try a home-made version. I made a single-arm version a few years...

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Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars , Patrick Moore, 4th Edition, Cambridge Univ. Press. Picture on page 14 and on page 12, he writes that they...

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:10 pm
RDF on big binos?

Last post by ARock « Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:26 pm
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by KathyNS » Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:57 pm

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I have a red-dot finder that is more or less surplus to my C-8. I have been thinking of mounting it on my Celestron 20x80 binos. Has anyone tried...

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There are also some 3D printable designs on Thingiverse like

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Last post by ARock
Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:26 pm
Modified Orion bino mount

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Oct 24, 2019 12:43 pm
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by KathyNS » Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:11 pm

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The Orion bino mount is fine, but it irritated me for a couple of reasons. The parallelogram is too short for use with a chair unless you sit with a...

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Nice mod, but unfortunate that it was necessary after shelling out money for the original.

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Oct 24, 2019 12:43 pm
Binoviewers With 6" f5 Achro Vs 20x80 Achro Binoculars

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:21 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:20 pm

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If you can have only one option for viewing with both eyes, which would it be and why?

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Hello Refractordude,

first of all, keep your 20x80 if you are satisfied with them.

For a binoviewer on a refractor, it is better to take a slower...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:21 pm
14" binocular telescope...

Last post by Max Nomad « Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:36 am
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by DeanD » Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:20 am

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Hi all,

I just took delivery of most of the materials needed to construct a 14 dob binocular telescope, including all the glass, the go-to drives,...

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The scope will be built from scratch: the mirrors are a light-weight matched pair specially commissioned from Hubble optics for the build (less than...

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Last post by Max Nomad
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:36 am
FMC Bak4 Prism Binoculars For $25

Last post by Refractordude « Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:14 pm

by Refractordude » Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:14 pm

These MaxUSee 8x40 binoculars are great. They put up a very clear image sharp to the edge. Tried them out last night at a bortle dark yellow zone....

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Last post by Refractordude
Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:14 pm
Roof diopter ring adjustment

Last post by Rogan « Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:08 pm

by Rogan » Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:08 pm

I have a pair of Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 10x36 roof binoculars that I greatly value. I love the Legend Ultra HD (I also have 8x36) and find a 36mm...

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Last post by Rogan
Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:08 pm
Steiner 10x50 Police

Last post by Rogan « Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:25 pm
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by Rogan » Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:53 pm

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Steiner is arguably the Rodney Dangerfield of the binocular world: no respect. That said, I am an admitted Steiner junkie. Military & Marine, Safari,...

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These have turned out to be true gems, 2008 10x50 Police. Razor sharp, good edge resolution, and a 6.2 degree FOV that gives a big picture window...

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Last post by Rogan
Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:25 pm
Not Good

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:34 pm
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by AbbN » Wed Jun 19, 2019 3:36 am
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Hi,

Well I got a chance to test them out tonight - I got a very short break in the clouds around where Jupiter was so I took advantage of it. Sadly,...

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I have just bought a pair of the Celestron 15x70s (from Amazon of course, just in case!), and they merge perfectly. Perhaps I’ve just been lucky....
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Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:34 pm

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