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mini14gb
Optics GrassHopper Joined: November/15/2008 Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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Posted: November/15/2008 at 18:49 |
I noticed that some Katmai series binos say Wind River Katmai and others say only Katmai. Is there a difference? If there is I can't tell it. Does anyone know?
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NightFighter
Optics GrassHopper Joined: July/15/2008 Status: Offline Points: 15 |
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Not sure on the name, but I confirmed a few months back that they are made by Light Optical Works in Japan.
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mini14gb
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I can handle made in Japan that's better than made in China or Taiwan by a damn site. I'm looking to compromise size and weight. I currently own a pair of Zeiss Victory 10x40 that are truely awesome. I've owned them for about 5 years. However they are a tad heavy hunting the mountains of Western Montana since I have developed a pinched nerve in my neck. So I'm selling them on ebay currently. If anyone is interested to look at the auction just type in the search box this item number: 190266978061
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mini14gb
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I can handle made in Japan that's better than made in China or Taiwan by a damn site. I'm looking to compromise size and weight. I currently own a pair of Zeiss Victory 10x40 that are truely awesome. I've owned them for about 5 years. However they are a tad heavy hunting the mountains of Western Montana since I have developed a pinched nerve in my neck. So I'm selling them on ebay currently. If anyone is interested to look at the auction just type in the search box this item number: 190266978061
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mini14gb
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Sorry for the double post not sure how that happened.
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lucznik
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Although it is a good binocular, I think you would find the Leupold Katmai to be a pretty poor replacement for your Zeiss Victory.
I understand your desire for a lighter weight binocular but, I think you may need to look for something a little higher-end to get a comparable view. Some possible options might include:
Leupold Golden Ring 8x32
Leupold Golden Ring Switch Power 7&12x32
Meopta Meostar 8x32
Pentax DCF ED 8x32
Pentax DCF SP 8x32
Swarovski SLCnew 8x30
Zeiss Conquest 8x30
Zeiss Victory FL 8x30
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What if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?
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mini14gb
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I don't doubt they are not Victory's to say the least. I have taken a pair outside and used them at local sporting goods store. They are pretty good but I agree they are not Victories. However price vs. size and weight? With it all mixed together I don't think they are a bad replacement. I get a good bino thats smaller and lighter and recover a ton of cash. |
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Bird Watcher
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Originally the older models used BK-7prisms, the newer models were upgraded to BAK-4 prisms. |
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mini14gb
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Ok, thank you very much for that.
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