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    WTS/WTT Awesome Docter big eyes binos

    Anyone compared the 40/80/500 non ED to the 40x ED? Specifically the 40 angle eyepiece as it looks slightly different. These aren’t just out of production but the machine that makes/ repairs the housings is broken and not going to be fixed. As such they are now collector items.
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    “Glassing” set up for the house?

    I’d agree on Nikon warranty however from reports they’re extremely well built and due to classic design should be easy to service. Fujinon similar story. Japanese corporates really shoot them selves in foot in this regard.
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    “Glassing” set up for the house?

    Binoculars mounted is what you want. Do you have a porch or will they be indoors ? I’d suggest Fujinon 10x70 /16 x 70 (FMTRSX2) or Nikon Astroluxe 18 x 70(red ring version) These should fall into $800-1200 range and May need to be imported depending on dealers local to you. The fujinon are...
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    Gray, hazy ring in FOV

    If you can , it wouldn’t hurt to get a Swarovski dealer to look at them. Just to rule out any doubt.
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    Gray, hazy ring in FOV

    I see this using Zeiss Nautic 7 x50 (v nice collectors glass) and it’s usually due to sunny day and eyecups not being folded down.
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    Kowa Big Eyes Setup

    Noted, what did you not like about the 884 setup? Imagine it’s bulky
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    WTS/WTT Awesome Docter big eyes binos

    Are these the vario or 40x fixed? Really nice set, cool design and great wide views according to accounts I’ve read.
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    Kowa Big Eyes Setup

    How does adjusting IPD work for twin 884? looks Locked in place? im exploring converting the 883 to a 884, as the rear housing is cracked and that section can be removed.
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    Kowa Big Eyes Setup

    hahaha indeed, it’s actually a guy in England who captains super yachts. Was insurance write off so win/ win. I’ve also acquired a 20x wide EP for the 664 but need another for big eyes. If anyone is selling I’m in the market for one.
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    Kowa Big Eyes Setup

    Excellent timing. Today picked up a damaged 883 Kowa with 25/60 zoom and manfrotto tripod for $636. Bought from geological survey guy who was in Antarctica and someone helpfully knocked it over. Working 100% so far
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    Swaro STC “BIG EYES”

    What do you mean? Swarovski offered twin STS80? I’ve seen and used the 30x 75, British army commissioned for use on observation towers not far from me. Decent enough for the time but wouldn’t hold up Vs new offerings.
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    Anybody seen this before? Nikon Fieldscope snapped- Updated 8/26/2020

    Picked one of these up recently , I have the ED60III and it’s one of the best I’ve ever owned. Bit heavy due to metal construction but compared to ED50 it’s night and day. The ED50 is made in China and it’s QC isn’t great. The rest of the series is Made in Japan. The threaded insert problem is...
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    Why not more DIY “big eyes”?

    Set of Kowa 822 I saw for sale in Deadwood South Dakota, of interest is the bracket design . These are more difficult to make and some say less capable of holding collimation than AA type design. kowa have repainted these I think, as they use the “820“ stencilled design on repainted scopes of...
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    Why not more DIY “big eyes”?

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    Kowa Big Eyes Setup

    Highlander price is $5440 in Europe, that’s before tripod etc.
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