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  1. Racethesunset

    WTS Swarovski SLC 10x42 (like new 2019 model)

    Cant blame folks trying. You are within a percent or two of Rokslide sponsors’ NIB pricing for forum members.
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    Swarovski 10x42 SLC or EL?

    I have the EL SV 8x32 and the SLC HD 8x42 and see no difference in terms of shake and jitters. Both are pleasant to look through. Both induce less fatigue in contrast to lightweight 10x binoculars. The EL has a bit more wow factor because it’s lighter and sharper at the edge, but it also shows...
  3. Racethesunset

    Zeiss Binos + LRF, or RF binos?

    The new Victory RF’s are supposedly impressive. The Geovids, to my eyes, are “good enough” to step in for my EL SV’s since they let you leave a device at home. That said, I took a different approach with the Xero A1i for archery. Use any bino, leave the RF at home. Can’t really “go wrong”...
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    WTB Maven B2's 9x45 or GPO Passion HD's 8x42

    Free bump
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    Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 Review, By Jared Bloomgren

    I do not have the Meopta on hand so tough call. From a practical standpoint, I'd want to stay in the same family of binoculars for consistent handling, focus, eye position, etc. BUT, given your 50mm spotter... it does its job, I just wonder if 18x UHD with two eyes can resolve almost as much...
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    WTB Sold

    WTB merino and guide gloves from Sitka - looking for the gray ones.
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    Swarovski 10x42 SLC or EL?

    Not sure if this is OP’s cup of joe, but the Canon IS WP L 10x42 is as good as the Swaro’s optically but has image stabilization. I own it alongside the SLC HD’s and the EL’s and it is really no contest handheld once IS is enabled. Even on a tripod it’s very good.
  8. Racethesunset

    Optics Combo - East & West Hunting

    For Arizona coues and elk, I get the most production pairing the EL SV 8x32 on the chest and the EL SV 12x50 on the tripod. I also like the Canon 10x42 IS WP L. Alpha or otherwise, this is the best glass I could find for leaving the tripod at home. Puts points on bucks that you have no...
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    Swarovski 10x42 SLC or EL?

    EL has better coatings, better handling for most hand types, and sharper edges which makes the FOV appear wider than the SLC HD. Some people say it produces a rolling ball effect when panning quickly because of the field flattener lens. SLC HD is a tad smaller and has minimally better light...
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    Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 Review, By Jared Bloomgren

    What are you complementing it with?
  11. Racethesunset

    Olympus EM5 IIs Opinions

    Yes for the sake of size then yes, those little ones are pocketable make sense. I hesitantly might offer the 12-200 better for a general purpose complement to smaller primes as well. Not like the 12-40 is small to begin with.
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    Olympus EM5 IIs Opinions

    With an f2.8 zoom, I’d much prefer another step of light gathering with the 25mm or 17mm f1.2 - or perhaps the middle ground with the Panaleica f1.4. That way there’s no question when I’m using the zoom vs the prime. The 7-14mm is another one, probably mandatory for nature shots. Don’t forget...
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    WTS Sitka Open Country - Lot

    To the top
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    Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 Review, By Jared Bloomgren

    As a follow up, I’ve got the EL 12, SLC HD 15, and UHD 18 on their own tripods today. Testing, comparing, playing around. Optically, the UHD, like the EL, doesn’t appear to resolve as much detail as the SLC HD dead center.
  15. Racethesunset

    Lightweight camera setup

    RX100 VI. It’s got 24-200mm sharp as anything, and fits in any pocket. PDAF CAF that actually works. Super slow-mo if you need it. Downside is not great for huge prints.
  16. Racethesunset

    Laptop for video and photo editing

    I’m a fan of Apple’s MBPr and software suite for media editing - Final Cut Pro is cheap compared to Adobe Premier and Apple’s laptops are optimized for it. For photo editing, Photoshop runs fine everywhere. Personally I’d grab a new-old stock MBPr 15” with 32GB of memory, pay for about 2tb...
  17. Racethesunset

    Sony users

    Second this. The 18-105 is a bit more stable for video and can deal with zoom crash techniques for video. The 18-135 is noticeably more compact and every bit as sharp. Not a great indoor lens, though. For that you’d better pony up for a 1.8 prime.
  18. Racethesunset

    Olympus EM5 IIs Opinions

    I used this lens quite a bit a few years back and it’s a good “walk around lens”. A bit slow to focus but mandatory as a do everything lens if you have an Oly body. Nothing to write home about in terms of IQ - soft as a pillow at the long and short end. Good in the middle ranges.
  19. Racethesunset

    Weather Sealed

    Personally, I’d go with a more robust body for hunting / backpacking. The E-M1 II + 400mm Pro lens (or the Leica 100-400mm) for wildlife, and variable wide angle Pro for nature shots would be great if money was no object. The E-M1 series grip sticks out a little for packing but makes for a...
  20. Racethesunset

    Bino’s in the 1000 range

    Often overlooked but the Razor HD 10x50 is a great optic, easy to look through, minimal blackout. More normal choice is the Trinovid HD, Conquest HD, Monarch HG, with the Nikon being the best of those.

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