Thanks, Ken.


On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 7:51 PM, Ken Copenhaver <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I know several people who are very satisfied with the value of their Nikon
> Monarchs, though I don't have any repair stories to relate.
>
> As for power, 10x usually has less field of view than the 8x of the same
> brand/model, making it just a bit harder to put them on the bird.  When I
> last shopped for binoculars, my very subjective conclusion was that while
> 10x made the image slightly larger than 8x, I couldn't convince myself that
> I was actually seeing any more detail.  I bought the 8x because they were
> easier to use and slightly less expensive.
>
> If you wear glasses, pay particular attention to eye relief.
>
> --Ken Copenhaver
>
>
> On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Carol R. Heffer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Can you talk about the 10x vs 8x.  I remember a while back there was a
> > discussion about the benefits of either, I don't remember which, but do
> > remember something about not wanting 10x and I don't know why.
> > Thanks.
> > Carol
> >
> >
> > On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:41 PM, Sue Wetmore <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >
> > > I too have a pair of Vortex binos that needed a replacement of the
> > rubbber
> > > eyecup. An email to them had a free replacement in the mail.
> > >
> > > Sue Wetmore
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > >
> > >
> > > From: "Scott Sainsbury" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: "VTbirds" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 2:34:25 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Medium Priced Binoculars
> > >
> > > I remain a great supporter of Vortex (Eagle and others sell them).
>  Their
> > > products often compete well above their price point.  And their
> > > unconditional guarantee and unbelievably quick and responsive service
> on
> > > all their optics has saved my skin on more than one occasion.  For
> > example,
> > > a year ago when we were getting ready for The Big Morning at CrossHaven
> > > Farm, I was marking trails with spray paint and…you guessed it -- my
> > Vortex
> > > Razors got very nicely speckled.  I sent them Fedex to Vortex on the
> > Monday
> > > before the event.  They had them back to me on Thursday -- no questions
> > > asked.  No charge.  Hard to beat!
> > > Scott
> > > Moretown
> > >
> > > On May 13, 2013, at 1:10 PM, Jane Stein wrote:
> > >
> > > > Don't neglect to call the Eagle Optics folks, too, and ask their
> advice
> > > as part of your research.  They're on salary, not commission, so they
> > > haven't got an incentive to sell you something you don't need or push
> you
> > > into a higher price range.  They're incredibly knowledgeable about
> their
> > > stock, and if you tell them what your budget is and what your needs
> are,
> > > they'll come up with a suggestion or two.
> > > >
> > > > Plus, you can return something after trying it out for 30 days and
> try
> > > something else.
> > > >
> > > > Jane
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 5/13/2013 12:58 PM, Barbara Powers wrote:
> > > >> In the past a recommendation for medium priced binoculars was given
> > > >> as 8x42 Ranger Platinum class from Eagle Optics. Is this still a
> good
> > > >> recommendation or is there another better one out there? I'd
> > > >> appreciate some input to pass onto a friend. Thanks.Barbara Powers
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
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> >
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