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    Maven binos

    I enjoy my B6 12x50s.
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    Crowd Sourced Optics Comparison (CO area) ***Updated 3/9/24***

    How much better was the 88 vs the S2? What were the main differences?
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    Crowd Sourced Optics Comparison (CO area) ***Updated 3/9/24***

    With a heavy scope, the Triper LP is fairly smooth. But if you’re looking at a decent angle upward or downward, you have to crank the vertical axis handle fairly tightly so the scope won’t tip.
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    WTS Sirui tripod & head

    Are you willing to split these up? If so I might be interested in the VA5.
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    Glassing setups

    I had both the Ares G2 65mm and the Cronus G2 86mm for a bit, trying to decide which I liked better. Weight isn't a huge issue for the scope, so I leaned toward the Cronus. Tried out a Kowa 773 for a bit, but the Cronus was actually about as sharp or maybe even a tad sharper in the very center...
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    Glassing setups

    Nice, I have B6 12x50 and like them so far, though haven't used them a lot yet. What do you not quite like about the CS1?
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    Glassing setups

    Is the 833 new/in your possession already, or will be new at the end of the next season? If you already have it, what are your thoughts? How sturdy is it while standing if you stand at all?
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    Sold Meopta MeoStar S2 82 HD Spotting Scope

    I have the 20-70 - mine (scope plus eyepiece) is 1815 g (64.02 oz) without caps, and 1843 g (65.01 oz) with caps. Sounds like the WA would be less than half an oz more. Elsewhere online someone weighed their 20-70 (scope plus eyepiece) without caps and came up with 63.74 oz, pretty close to my...
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    Sold Cabelas Euro HD 20-70x82 (meopta)

    This is a great scope!
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    Spotting scope dilemma

    There’s a straight S2 in the classifieds right now. From the comments looks like either eyepiece is available ATM, or the scope body as a stand-alone. I bought one from the seller and like it. https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/meopta-meostar-s2-82-hd-spotting-scope.343730/
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    Any Opinions on Athlon Optics Cronus G2 10x42 UHD Binoculars

    It’s basically the globe or rolling ball effect. If lenses have field flatteners that include 0 pincushion distortion, the natural distortion of our eyes makes the image look convex and slightly rolling while panning. The severity would depend on the individual, as well as how much pincushion...
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    Crowd Sourced Optics Comparison (CO area) ***Updated 3/9/24***

    Cool, sounds good! Looking forward to seeing how the 30-60 compares to the others, as well as any Kowa 88s. If mainbeam pursuit2 ends up not being available, let me know and I can get you my S2 20-70x. I'm in eastern central Colorado Springs.
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    Crowd Sourced Optics Comparison (CO area) ***Updated 3/9/24***

    Were you interested in both a 30-60 and 20-70 for your comprisons, or do you think you’re good to go with the 30-60?
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    Any Opinions on Athlon Optics Cronus G2 10x42 UHD Binoculars

    Yep, thanks for the clarification. Just because there are field flatteners doesn't mean there's an automatic rolling ball effect. For the effect to exist, and how severe it is, depend on both the individual viewer's eye structure and perception, as well as the specific amount of pincushion...
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    Any Opinions on Athlon Optics Cronus G2 10x42 UHD Binoculars

    Yeah, different models with field flatteners often use different formulas. Also everyone's eyes and visual perception are different, so this effect can vary somewhat from person to person. Here's an interesting article I found regarding the rolling ball effect/barrel distortion vs pincushion...
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    Athlon Cronus g2 uhd 10x42

    You might want to try them out before buying. I tried them at Scheels and the rolling ball effect/barrel distortion really bothered me. But I might be more susceptible to that since I notice it some on the Meostar S2 scope (20-70x) at low zooms, while many people only see a minor effect if at...
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    Any Opinions on Athlon Optics Cronus G2 10x42 UHD Binoculars

    You might want to try them out before buying. I tried them at Scheels and the rolling ball effect/barrel distortion really bothered me. But I might be more susceptible to that since I notice it some on the Meostar S2 scope (20-70x) at low zooms, while many people only see a minor effect if at...
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    Crowd Sourced Optics Comparison (CO area) ***Updated 3/9/24***

    Is yours a 20-70 or a 30-60? I just bought a 20-70 and can possibly bring to compare if yours is the WA or if you can't bring yours.
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    Sold Meopta MeoStar S2 82 HD Spotting Scope

    This is a great scope. The optics are exceptional, and the field of view rivals the Kowa 88’s.
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    Quick positive review of Athlon Cronus G2 20-60x86 Spotting Scope

    The clarity is amazing. I compared side-by-side with a Kowa 773. I was blown away - the Cronus actually had very slightly better clarity in the center. It seemed to cut through the mirage a bit better as well. Could be that there's some sample variation among Kowas regarding quality, but I...

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