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Am I being unreasonable with my new scope?

I purchased an Opticron MM4 77 GA ED (with the SDL v3 eyepiece) this week and was able to take it out today for some deer spotting. It was a little foggy/misty to give a rough idea of the atmosphere. Looking through the scope I felt it could be sharper, but is that because of the mist/fog? I...
- Dr Forinor
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- May 4, 2024
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- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

I have just managed to purchase a pair of almost new Monarch HG 8x42 at a good price, hopefully I'll be happy with these. :) Thank you all for your input.
- Dr Forinor
- Post #22
- Dec 5, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

I went on an extensive test tonight, comparing the 2 binoculars that I have: Bushnell Trophy XLT 8x32 Nikon Monarch 7 10x42 Not to compare the binoculars directly against each but to compare the magnifications. After an hour and half, it's quite clear that I much prefer the 8x, not the 10x. I...
- Dr Forinor
- Post #18
- Dec 4, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

That was a great help, thank you for that. Perhaps my biggest mistake was getting the 10x as opposed to 8x.
- Dr Forinor
- Post #17
- Dec 4, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

Hehehe. I do have a tripod,I've just ordered the Binocular tripod adapter so I'll see how I get on with that.
- Dr Forinor
- Post #15
- Dec 2, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

Thank you for that,
- Dr Forinor
- Post #13
- Dec 2, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

You are echoing what has been said about this topic in other forums also. Thank you for your input. Any other suggestions, anyone?
- Dr Forinor
- Post #11
- Dec 2, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

Just to clarify, you think the HG's will or will not be big improvement? I find the outer blurry edge to be more prominent than I would like, as in it's not just the outer most 5% but more and it's noticeable enough that it gets annoying. In terms of gathering light I think they are fine...
- Dr Forinor
- Post #9
- Dec 2, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

Oh really? Am I really expecting too much from them, then? The Monarch HG not a worthy upgrade? How about the Swaro SLC?
- Dr Forinor
- Post #6
- Dec 2, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

Thank you for your reply. That was also my understanding re the extra for the SLC, the extra money isn't necessarily justified in the glass alone, part of the extra is due to the branding. I have ordered a tripod mount for the 7, to try and see how much difference they make. Problem is, even...
- Dr Forinor
- Post #4
- Dec 2, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

Sorry, for those of you who don't know the prices in UK, approx; Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 - £ 800 Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 - £ 850 Swarovski SLC 8x42 - £1250
- Dr Forinor
- Post #2
- Dec 2, 2019
- Forum: Optics
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Upgrading/changing from Nikon Monarch 7 10x42

A little background to the Topic Title. I made a spur of the moment purchase a good many years ago and bought a Bushnell Trophy XLT 8x30, this was without having any knowledge on binoculars or know what was good/bad (relatively speaking). After using them for a while I felt I wanted to upgrade...
- Dr Forinor
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- Dec 2, 2019
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Optics