Meopta new binoc?

[Don Qui Puncher]

I called Meopta today and talked to the dude Erik and he said the coating is an anti fogging/moisture coating no optical difference than the current B1 HD’s. He said they changed internal tolerances and rubber coating to make them more durable which seems hard to believe. Got the plus 12x50’s on the way

 

[Matt G.]

I was thinking of giving call since i can see a smudge on the internal glass. Not sure how it affects the overall performance

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[Xlr8n]

Sorry...looks like the the plus and b1s have the same transmission...

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Correct. The "1.1" added the locking diopter. The "Plus" added the Meolux coating and new body. The "Air" is an imported model like the Pro. All have the same glass. Sounds like the B2 may actually be an upgrade of optical glass. Many changes in a short amount of time.

 

[Xlr8n]

I called Meopta today and talked to the dude Erik and he said the coating is an anti fogging/moisture coating no optical difference than the current B1 HD’s. He said they changed internal tolerances and rubber coating to make them more durable which seems hard to believe. Got the plus 12x50’s on the way

Perhaps they are going to an armour like the Cabela's version which to me feels sturdier than the Meopta rubber.

 

[CatfishKev]

I'm really hoping they come out with something to compete with the ELs and the new NL pures!

 

[Crashbutch]

Any ETA update on the Meapro Air 10x42?

 

[bmanb940]

The last information I received on the MeoPro Air bino is sometime in Jan. 2021. I just started using the MeoStar B1 Plus 8x42 bino and will have them in the field with me later this week. Very nice, the new style fits nicer in my grip. Watching ducks land on my pond the other day at first light, very good in low light which we all know is of big importance.

 

[JGRaider]

I like the looks of those new B1+ binos. Any difference in performance from the one it replaced?

 

[Crashbutch]

Very nice looking & I like that shade of green.

 

[bmanb940]

I do not find any performance differences, Gentlemen. I do find the ergonomics to be better in that it is easier to hold for long periods of time. I have been using these 8x42's and my old MeoStar 10x42 B1.1's side by side and the low light visibility is better than the 10's just as you would expect. There are supposed to be some Limited Edition's in different colors coming out as well.

 

[canyonhunter47]

Does anyone know if the B2’s going to be offered in 15 power?

 

[Boonie327]

I can't find an update any where on new meopta binos....did I miss it or still a waiting game? I am very interested in the Meopro Air

 

[CootControl]

Also interested if there will be a B2 in 15.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

The Meopro Air has not started shipping yet.

The 15x56 B1-Plus is now available

 

[Ben RT]

Back in December I was told (by Katerina at Meopta) they expect start shipping the Airs in February or March. I was also told last Summer that they would be ready late September, 2020. I know the whole "pandemic" really disrupted supply and production chains around the world, so I will just wait patiently. I'm sure they are doing everything they can to get them to customers by Spring (bird watchers, hunters, etc getting outdoors)...but things happen!

I have no idea about what's up with the B2 line, but am really curious about what they'll be like and how they'll stack up to the current alphas (especially the Swaro NL).

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[Boonie327]

Am I correct in understanding that the Meopro Air will basically have the current B1 plus glass?

 

[Ben RT]

Am I correct in understanding that the Meopro Air will basically have the current B1 plus glass?

That's what they've said to me and others. However, the specs (FOV, eye relief, etc) differ greatly from everything in the B1 line, so I take it to mean it's got the same materials/coatings/quality/characteristics.

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[trapper.robi]

Does anyone know what sizes of B2's will be offered?
Or what price range ($1-2k, or >$2k)? Really hoping they offer a 12x.

 

[CootControl]

Was told by a Meopta employee the b2 would be offered in the same models as the b1 plus. Release sometime in 2022. Not sure on price.

 

[Boonie327]

Was told by a Meopta employee the b2 would be offered in the same models as the b1 plus. Release sometime in 2022. Not sure on price.

2022?? Wow