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@adamsibbald1163 3 күн бұрын
Great overview Russell, absolutely loving my 365C, solid but so light for its size, compact to carry too !
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Күн бұрын
Dear Adam - We're so pleased to assist you. Keep up the stunning photography!
@matt3nt 9 күн бұрын
Very useful tips! Thanks
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 8 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@matt3nt 9 күн бұрын
Very useful! Thanks
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 8 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@matt3nt 9 күн бұрын
Very useful! Thanks
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 6 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@derekc5804 9 күн бұрын
I spent about £40 on an adaptor but it only caused frustration. Didn't have a specific ring for my scope like this one.
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 8 күн бұрын
It makes such a great difference when the phone camera lens is not just stable, but flush to the eyepiece as it cuts out stray light, wobble and then becomes a responsive and rewarding way to preserve some of your most memorable time in nature. A great advantage is the speed of set up ensuring the quickest response to what is going on around you.
@maksutov1 9 күн бұрын
Hello, funny that Rob mentioned the Kowa TSN3. Last year I found an old Kowa TSN4 (straight thru) secondhand, it came with the x30 wide eyepiece. Once cleaned up (it must have been sitting in a shed/loft for years) I was stunned by the image clarity. So much so I ordered a modern x30 wide eyepiece from Kowa to make the most of the quality objective lens. Superb optics. I can only imagine the image quality of modern Prominar 'scopes... Cheers :)
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 8 күн бұрын
It is true that the modern clarity afforded by their unique processes, materials and coatings, are truly jaw--dropping. Their fixed and modern zoom lenses offer outstanding light transmission. For example, did you know that they produce a modern extreme wide-angled 80x power eyepiece for their Prominar line. It is spectacular, to say the least. Thank you for watching.
@ArchStanton-ch9xv 10 күн бұрын
How is the color and contrast of the Conquest HDX compared to the Conquest HD, and is the HDX clear edge to edge? I like the color and contrast of the Leica Trinovids, but also like the brightness of the Conquest HD 8x42's. If the new Conquest had both, that would be ideal. Many years ago I rode the Cornwall-Devon train and got to see some of your beautiful country. Cheers from across the pond!
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Күн бұрын
The HDX is a different animal to the HD and features the very latest coatings from Zeiss. Colour contrast is rich and deep with superb blacks and blues, greens and reds, details in the shadows and superb twilight and dawn performance. Significantly worthy of note is that the new 8x32 HDX is brighter than the former HD 8x42. Many compare this now to the Leica Trinovids and for good reason thanks to these new coatings. This 8x42 HDX sounds like the perfect solution for you.
@timclark2305 12 күн бұрын
Hi Russell. Spoke to you today.. Best regards Tim Clark Isle of Wight
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 8 күн бұрын
Hi Tim, It was good to talk and I hope informative too. Thanks for the call. Kindest regards.
@hamidrezaebadi4334 12 күн бұрын
Hello , Dear sir , Where is this binocular from ?? Germany or China ?? Thanks 🙏
@GarethWelton 14 күн бұрын
Liking these 'fire side' chats Russ
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Күн бұрын
Thank you - glad you enjoy the content!
@stuartkerr2205 14 күн бұрын
Hopefully, Zeiss will bring out a small spotter to compete with the Swarovski ATC.
@derekc5804 19 күн бұрын
Quite a lot of pocket money....
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Күн бұрын
It's true - but it is a serious performer, which although billed for youths produces Swarovski quality know how at a new price point for the brand. The depth of view, width and brightness is quite special.
@josepheveson6187 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for this - I'm trying to decide between these and the swaro el 8.5s that are signifigntly cheaper now. Tough!
@andrewjohnclose429 22 күн бұрын
I have a need to visit, although I’m not sure my wife would be that happy with the consequences to our credit card 😬
@andrewjohnclose429 22 күн бұрын
Hey guys, would you mind reviewing the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x32? 🙏🏻
@s.d.r1062 24 күн бұрын
Looks very nice. I wanted the burned orange one, but this black one looks very stylish. I already have a Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25 wich i love. Is it worth to get a curio also?
@mrmaxaxl 21 күн бұрын
I tried it in a store and compared it to the Cl Pocket 8x25. Honestly I liked the CL better and bought it. Bigger apparent field of view and easier eyeplacement. Also brighter with a bigger exit pupil. Both are definetely good though.
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Күн бұрын
The Curio has a large bright exit pupil of 3mm for the size and a very rewarding relaxed focus system due to the superb depth of field being derived from 7x power at that objective size. It also feels incredibly well 'planted' due to the stability afforded by a 7 power. Once you try one, it's hard to put it down.
@s.d.r1062 Күн бұрын
Is it a difference between VP 8x25 or Curio? Apart from the size? Enough to have them both? @@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz
@Nizham_Lukman Ай бұрын
First Time Comment ❤
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 27 күн бұрын
Welcome!
@Nizham_Lukman 27 күн бұрын
@@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz: Thank You Sir. I’m From Indonesia 🇮🇩
@brinbest3505 Ай бұрын
Many thanks Russell - really useful
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Ай бұрын
Very welcome!
@brinbest3505 Ай бұрын
Really interesting - thanks Russell
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 27 күн бұрын
Very welcome!
@GarethWelton Ай бұрын
-love these short review.. 'excellent Russ' :)
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@SmudgetheCat-ds3ik Ай бұрын
Cool
@daviddelaney363 Ай бұрын
I want a low power model to enable viewing the ground at my feet. Why? Rock hounding.
@Jaccayumitty Ай бұрын
Look at Pentax Papilio 6.5x21 or 8.5x21 binoculars. They're designed with insect watching in mind, so focus down to less than 50cm - most binos, even at lower power, can't focus as close as the ground at your feet. Optical quality on them is generally decent (at budget prices reverse porro prism designs are optically superior to roof prisms). The only issue with the Pentax Papilio is that they're not nitrogen purged so they can fog up in bad weather.
@daviddelaney363 Ай бұрын
@@Jaccayumitty Thx! Ordered!
@jeanlehmann595 2 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the review! In your own appreciation, how would these bino compare to leica noctivid and zeiss sf in terms of optical quality? 95 percent?
@Freedom89984 Ай бұрын
It’s a Japanese bino, good quality, probably made in the Kamakura or Fujinon factory. Many brands are manufactured there. It’s not comparable with the top line of Zeiss, Swarovski or Leica. Those binoculars are better, but not twice as good although the price is twice as high. If you have the money, I would advice to compare the binoculars and decide for yourself if it’s worth the extra money.
@jeanlehmann595 Ай бұрын
thank you :)
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Күн бұрын
Value for money, at under £1,000, these represent outstanding returns in your views. They have a stunning flat and wider field of view with smooth focus and are approximately 2.5x less expensive than the Noctivid and are much lighter than both.
@antonoat 2 ай бұрын
An impressive looking binocular, think I'll look into the rest of their range! Thanks for the review, Cheers!
@Scrooge721 2 ай бұрын
👍👍
@MeMyself-jz9ms 2 ай бұрын
Yes you will love it, it’s a fabulous pair of bins. I think it outperforms the Swarovski cl companion.
@semperbuffo 2 ай бұрын
Great presentation Russell and thanks for getting these superb binoculars to me so promptly. Game changer indeed and with the forehead rest and the winged eyecups fitted they are rock steady handheld.
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz Ай бұрын
Thank you for the very kind feedback. It is our pleasure.
@mariumrajah 2 ай бұрын
I’ve had the Opticron 8x25 porro many years ago, they was ok I paid £100 2006. Later upgraded to Leica 10x25 ultravids in 2010, excellent 👌 binoculars probably the best, bad points is price £650+
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 2 ай бұрын
We are selling this at £2,089.
@derekc5804 2 ай бұрын
£1050 for 8x42
@BillEvans1956 5 күн бұрын
That’s a good price. I paid £1075.
@k12914 2 ай бұрын
You mentioned that the eyecups were an issue that was addressed but you did not give any explanation. You mentioned “you now have 3 position settings”…. There were 3 position settings on the last model (Conquest HD).
@russellwelton813 2 ай бұрын
The contouring and materials have been made more ergonomically tapered to your eye socket, smoother in operation and easy to adjust - they are not stiff. They offer a very relaxed and comfortable viewing experience. Noteworthy, the 8x32 is also brighter than than the former 8x42. Yes, than the x42.
@k12914 2 ай бұрын
@@russellwelton813 k
@derekc5804 2 ай бұрын
The price?
@russellwelton813 2 ай бұрын
Please contact us as suggested in the video. They are available on pre-order at this time. Many thanks.
@sinepari9160 2 ай бұрын
THE best 10x25 binos on earth for sure!
@derekc5804 2 ай бұрын
Price?
@maffosweetyify 2 ай бұрын
£2’200
@derekc5804 2 ай бұрын
Phew!
@GaryPallett 2 ай бұрын
Never thought of this, great idea. Keeps both eyes relaxed too, as they would be when viewing normally. Thanks for the tip 👍
@tonyb83 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for an interesting video, especially showing the different sizes, which as you say is very important I went to your web site to find out more and found it difficult to compare the different compact binos by size, so i had to go back to your video see the different sizes, which took a fair bit of time. It would have been very useful if, at the end your video, you lined up the binos from the largest to ths smallest and named each one. Perhaps you could do that on your web site to help buyers like me choose by size as well as by make, quality and cost etcetera. Thanks in anticipation Tony Burch
@davidburns5498 3 ай бұрын
I always had trouble hand-holding anything over 8x, until I got my NL Pures in 12x42. The ergonomics of these binoculars just seems to make them hold steadier. Would love to try the 14x52's!
@GaryPatefield 3 ай бұрын
No you didn’t, no human can hold them satisfactorily at that magnification
@birdsbond3583 4 ай бұрын
Hi, this is a great video on how one can utilise thermal for birdwatching. Between FQ25 and FQ35, what should be the considerations for bird watching beyond pricing ? Thank you.
@xxxxxxch04xxxxxx22 3 ай бұрын
The magnification and the sensor resolution
@jrnumex9286 4 ай бұрын
i hope 14 x 52 is the jewel in crown as in my shopping cart
@russellwelton813 4 ай бұрын
Yes, they are steady enough hand-held, (depending on the individual of course), without the essential need for a tripod. For prolonged use I recommend the FRP Forehead Rest for the 14x52, although not essential to enjoy the results in detail. With a tripod, you have the ultimate in relaxed viewing, next only perhaps to the BTX. The NL Pure 14x52 is simply stunning.
@junshengzhao5365 24 күн бұрын
非常感谢您的评论！我一直都想买。❤❤❤
@derekc5804 4 ай бұрын
So can a x14 binocular be steady enough if just handheld? Or do they need to be mounted on a tri-pod?
@Bikerbeest 4 ай бұрын
I have the Svarowski NL Pure 14 x 52 with the FRP Forehead Rest and I can keep it very still , even without the Forehead. Rest Forehead Rest makes it bit easier.
@mrh9635 3 ай бұрын
@@Bikerbeest Wow.... game changing.
@miertjestoer9525 4 ай бұрын
If have to choose one : the Swarovski 10x25 or the Leica ultravid 10x25? Which one you would take at home? ( my feeling/ believing is that the Leica has better contrast and better colors but a slightly narower field of view.? ) thanks for the tip!!
@cnick6 2 ай бұрын
You'll be happy with the Leica. Very bright and compact. Ultra sharp optics. Its focusing wheel feels a tad cheap but you'll quickly forget about it.
@sinepari9160 2 ай бұрын
The Swaros are better, just saying.. and the customer service (if you need it) is superb if not a little slow due to having to return them to Austria. I tried both for a month on lease and settles on the Swaro 10x25's.
@GarethWelton 4 ай бұрын
Amazing love the steering wheel analogy...
@mrh9635 4 ай бұрын
75th year, in fact.
@mrh9635 4 ай бұрын
I need to know if the 14's are hand holdable for wildlife viewing.
@russellwelton813 4 ай бұрын
Yes, they are indeed. You may likely benefit from the forehead rest produced by Swarovski called the FRP. Depending on how steady you are, you may find this isn't essential, but it is helpful for extensive day long use, as an example.
@mrh9635 4 ай бұрын
@@russellwelton813 Thanks. I would definitely be using them with the forehead rest, though my 10x32 NL's are fine without it. I just noticed some early reviewers said these really ought to be tripod mounted, but then they were mostly talking about hunting scenarios. I might pass the 12x42's and try these.
@jrnumex9286 4 ай бұрын
for alcohol drinkers, only they know the "shakes" factor
@mountainfaunalover 4 ай бұрын
where Can I buy it for my atx 115mm?
@derekc5804 4 ай бұрын
What is the other " side of the business ".....
@s.d.r1062 5 ай бұрын
Wich are better for bird viewing and wildlife in the woods. Victory Pocket 8x25 or Swarovski Curio 7x 21?
@GaryPatefield 5 ай бұрын
Don’t understand firms making instruments this expensive without image stabilisation. It would only put the price up a few hundred quid or less and be a genuine improvement.
@SouthWestOptics-tp8yz 5 ай бұрын
Having discussed this with Swarovski, their opinion is that they make a better system without it at this stage in time due to weight, cost and particularly then, performance at this weight and balance. The forehead rest is still a better option taking these factors into consideration. It's a topic they have fully analyzed and could make tomorrow - but with no real world advantage. The same is true of the Visio.