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Simon S
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Another amuzing binocular...
      #5564320 - 12/10/12 02:59 PM
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Well I have seen it all now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/German-DIENSTGLAS-binoculars-10-x-50-/130814131181?...

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5564409 - 12/10/12 03:54 PM
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... the point ...

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Simon S
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Mark9473]
      #5564431 - 12/10/12 04:14 PM
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Look again. Thats the point.

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5564521 - 12/10/12 05:05 PM
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Nevermind then, I'll wait for somebody else to tell me.

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5564530 - 12/10/12 05:09 PM
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I don't know much about old German binoculars but English language markings on the prism cover? Seems a bit odd. They must have known there would be a good used market in the English speaking world eventually...

Rich

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Simon S
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Rich V.]
      #5564548 - 12/10/12 05:20 PM
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Ok sorry people some would not know.
This is a typical Japanese porro from the 1960's being sold as something it will never aspire too.
For a start no service binocular other than emergency additions in time of shortage had central focus.

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5564675 - 12/10/12 06:29 PM
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Well, at least they spelled "Dienstglas" correctly.I've seen other Japanese binos with it spelled all kinds of ways. This stuff still fools gullible people today who will think this is a German WWII binocular or Carl Wetzlar and Kurt Muller binoculars are made in Germany.

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: FrankL]
      #5564689 - 12/10/12 06:37 PM
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I wonder if the day will ever come when some brands will bear Chinese sounding names to make them appear as if they were really made in China?

Kenny

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: KennyJ]
      #5564753 - 12/10/12 07:27 PM
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Quote:

I wonder if the day will ever come when some brands will bear Chinese sounding names to make them appear as if they were really made in China?

Kenny



it will happen-the question is how soon



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BillC
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: KennyJ]
      #5564763 - 12/10/12 07:41 PM
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Yes.

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: BillC]
      #5564904 - 12/10/12 09:05 PM
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Ever play Risk? Soon ALL things will be made in China because all will BE China lol.

My German Adlerblick's, with all markings in German are made in Japan.

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Stacy]
      #5566421 - 12/11/12 06:40 PM
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"it will happen-the question is how soon "

The question is which country will copy them...Burma? Which country pays less or treats workers worse than china?

I'm with Mark Simon, appear from the Eng txt I wouldn't have picked it...I do remember Cory telling me dienstglas was a decent glass

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: daniel_h]
      #5567029 - 12/12/12 06:17 AM
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I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of zao shang hao 10x50s.

Edited by RichD (12/12/12 06:18 AM)

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Simon S
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: RichD]
      #5567243 - 12/12/12 09:51 AM
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The ones with Bak7 prisms and 99.9 % light transmission?

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Simon S
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5567722 - 12/12/12 02:29 PM
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Heres a Chinese copy of the superb KOMZ 6x24.
I would love a look through this binocular I have a feeling it may well be a good view?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-24-Binoculars-Telescopes-Super-High-Resolution-Bl...

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5567826 - 12/12/12 03:22 PM
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I like the look of that one

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: daniel_h]
      #5568066 - 12/12/12 06:36 PM
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Usage Characteristics:

1.Observing topography, detecting vairous targets, and commanding troops to fight.

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Stacy]
      #5568409 - 12/12/12 10:47 PM
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I've been toying with the idea of ordering a pair "just for laughs" too. The ebay.com link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-24-Binoculars-Telescopes-Super-High-Resolution-Blac...

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Simon S
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: EverlastingSky]
      #5568651 - 12/13/12 03:56 AM
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Just spotted the "Made in Germany" on the hinge!

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5577559 - 12/18/12 04:34 PM
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From local Kijiji site-liked the name, probably high end German:
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-jewellery-watches-Zeus-Lica-Binocular...

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Alex_V]
      #5577575 - 12/18/12 04:46 PM
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Yes Alex looks like a typical Jap 8x30 to me.

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5578553 - 12/19/12 08:26 AM
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Probably, but I like integration of two highest brand names.

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Simon S
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Alex_V]
      #5580922 - 12/20/12 03:37 PM
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Here's another joke.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professional-High-Power-Mystery-180x100-Binoculars-...

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5581644 - 12/20/12 11:09 PM
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If it is 100mm then why 80mm in description. Also the FOV would be around 3+ degree if the it is f<1.5 ....... Very complicated specification

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BillC
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5581701 - 12/20/12 11:48 PM
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" . . . and 99.9 % light transmission?"

Why so low???

BillC

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BillC
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Jawaid I. Abbasi]
      #5581710 - 12/20/12 11:55 PM
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As an incredibly wise man . . . ALSO HUMBLE . . . once said:

"good advertising doesn't have to be meaningful or accurate; it only has to be believed."

And people who chose to sleep through 7th through 12th grade Science will believe just about anything.

BillC

PS Okay, Okay . . . twice!

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Simon S
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: BillC]
      #5584219 - 12/22/12 02:50 PM
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Look at this beauty.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrLYoT1bsvI

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5584377 - 12/22/12 05:15 PM
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At least they recommended a tripod mount for such a powerful instrument.

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Simon S
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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: StarStuff1]
      #5586830 - 12/24/12 09:15 AM
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Well one thing that gets me is a liyer
Look at how much this seller said this junk costs new!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/prinz-10-x50-binoculars-50-years-old-Japanese-quali...

Edited by Simon S (12/24/12 09:16 AM)

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Re: Another amuzing binocular... new [Re: Simon S]
      #5591182 - 12/27/12 01:09 PM
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'Prinz' was the brand-name that was used on binoculars sold by the Dixon's photographic chain. Never seen a good one.

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