[Leica] OT: Binoculars, what's top quality?

[robertmeier at usjet.net (Robert Meier)]

Aren't Minox binoculars supposed to be good?


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From: "Frank Filippone" <red735i@earthlink.net>
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Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 9:20 AM
Subject: RE: [Leica] OT: Binoculars, what's top quality?


>I went on the binocular hunt several years ago.  After trying Bushnell,
> Nikon, Leica, Zeiss, and others:
>
> I found only Nikon and Leica to be truly sharp.  Of those 2, Leica easily
> outperformed the Nikon.
>
> I think they are the best:  Clarity, small detail performance, and 
> warranty
> ( forever).
>
> Now about power and light gathering ability... I prefer the 8x42......
>
> Frank Filippone
> red735i@earthlink.net
>
>
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> Vick
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> Subject: [Leica] OT: Binoculars, what's top quality?
>
> OT:
>
> I'm thinking of getting a new set of binoculars, general usage and
> birdwatching.  What's top quality - the little red dot from Leica?
>
> Are there other "cult'ish" brands to look at, like Docter, Swarovski,
> ... that combine superb quality, outlandish price and "pride of
> ownership (okay, snob appeal)?
>
> Thanks all
>
>
> Vick
>
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