there are trade offs. I obviously get closer views with 10x. But I can handhold 7x for a very very long time and actually enjoy doing it. While the 10x requires more breaks
with that said I have over 5 miles of coastline in my backyard and I often use my 7x
I love the freedom you get with monopods too…I use one often
i also found if you use lower 7x magnification binoculars on a monopod, the image is so still you think it’s actually on a tripod
I switched to red dots
they are rugged, reliable, weigh less then 6 ounces, fast, easy to carry around, cheap, and the list goes on
Sig Sauer Romeo 5 is my favorite low budget red dot and it has a well deserved reputation
they just regurgitated the same thing to me, not long ago. This was the response I recieved
Thanks for your enquiry.
Where appropriate we would support the management of wildlife populations for conservation purposes but not for commercial purposes such as driven bird shoots or trophy hunts...
I read it as a company that is playing it safe and panders to anti hunting groups
but that’s your prerogative. The beauty of capitalism is that I can vote with my dollars to those that serves me best.
especially when opticron is a relabel company not a manufacturer
that’s a question that will vary by the individual. Everyone has their own comfort level regarding exit pupil, how bright of an image they want, or level of sharpness
I truly believe the ED50 has exceptional glass with many claiming it comes close or matches alpha glass. With that said, higher...
while we wait for a response
I found this from Pete Gamby at opticron
From the very beginning we have strongly supported conservation and birding in the way we have marketed the brand and we decided to continue promoting our products in this way. This means we are effectively excluded from...
I believe they are one of two optic companies that don’t support it
too the original poster…..while I believe my Nikon ed50 is an amazing piece of optic and can go against the big dogs. Keep in mind the best magnification is around 16-20x range…although many still like 27x…..with that said you...
Yes I owned both
kowa are
sharper in the sweet spot, definitely notice it at very long distances
better FOV
much brighter in dusk
better then the maven for astronomy
better AFOV
the extra .5x magnification is nice and is noticeable
Maven are
the optics are pretty decent to the edge were...