BobinKy
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A couple of weeks ago I ran across a new pair of Nikon EII 8x30 porros on the bottom shelf of a camera store for $295. The views were certainly a WOW! I almost purchased them. However, in many ways, they seemed to duplicate my Swift Audubon Ed 8.5x44 porros. So I passed them up.
Should I go back and purchase them? 
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Bob
38° Kentucky, USA
Edited by BobinKy (08/25/07 04:02 PM)
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Mark9473
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No, just give us the name of the store... 
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Mark
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hallelujah
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http://www.holgermerlitz.de/nikon8x30.html
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BobinKy
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Hmmm. . .
This is beginning to look like a no-brainer.
Be back in a sec. . .
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Bob
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KennyJ
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Bob ,
There will come a time soon when you will NOT be able to buy one !
I think that model deserves it's place in a special " Hall of Fame " for hand - held binoculars .
If you can afford it -- BUY IT ! :-)
Regards , Kenny
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BobinKy
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. . . I'm back. The store closed 15 minutes ago. Will reopen on Monday, 9 a.m.
Now, other than the fact several of you bino professionals are getting interested in this thread. . .
Can we discuss why the EII should be in the hall of fame?
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Bob
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Rich V.
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Bob,
As long as the eye relief is OK for you, I'd grab them in a heartbeat.
Despite some bubbles in the coverings from hot weather, the 8x30E2s are my favorite daytime binoculars, followed closely by the 10x35s.
Don't let them get away!
Rich V
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33-150x100 Saturn III, 16x70FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
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Mark9473
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See this thread.
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Mark
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BobinKy
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Thanks everyone. . .
I will go to the store on Monday to see if they are still there.
. . .
Mark9473, your tagline says you own the Swift Audubon ED 8.5x44s. In your opinion, how do the Nikon EII 8x30s compare to the Audubons?
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Bob
38° Kentucky, USA
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Mark9473
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Send me the Nikon 8x30 EII and I'll tell you... 
edit: Bob, it's not the ED version I own; follow the link.
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Mark
Leica 8x20; Vixen 8x42; Swift 8.5x44, 10x50 and 20x80; TS 7x50; Orion 15x63
WO Megrez II 80 FD + Baader 90° T2 Amici
Edited by Mark9473 (08/25/07 04:52 PM)
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Rich V.
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Since we're still on a roll, one more link to Kimmo's comparisons of the E2 to some other fine binoculars:
http://alula.fi/gb/test_nikonHG_and_Swarovksi_EL.html
Rich V
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33-150x100 Saturn III, 16x70FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
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C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S
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cota_scope
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i have both the 10x35 and the 8x30E2, super binoculars my favorites and i have purchased many many binoculars. regards john
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cota_scope
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try this place http://www.hotbuysbinoculars.com/item_detail.php?item_id=1839 but i would call first and it might be gray market but good price anyway or go to google search engine on the internet john
Edited by cota_scope (08/25/07 05:43 PM)
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BobinKy
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Quote:
cota_scope wrote:
i would call first and it might be gray market
John, forgive my ignorance, but what do you mean by a "gray market"?
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Bob
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Rich V.
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Bob,
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_market#Photographic_equipment
Also check out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reseller_Ratings
An example of what to look out for:
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Hotbuyelectronics
Rich V
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Binoculars:
33-150x100 Saturn III, 16x70FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
Scopes:
C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S
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BobinKy
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Rich V.:
Thank you for the information about "gray market." This is very good information to know during these days of Internet purchasing of optical products.
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Bob
38° Kentucky, USA
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Rick
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Why are these in such short supply? The optics stores in Tokyo are packed full of them and the Nikon reps I talked to said they are current and not discontinued.
Rick
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hallelujah
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Rick,
What is the pricing in Japan?
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Pentax 16x60mm PCF WP FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 20x60mm PCF WP II FMC/WP/FP
Orion 12x63mm Mini Giant FMC/JAPAN
Orion 15x70mm Little Giant II FMC/JAPAN
Orion 16x80mm Giant FMC/JAPAN
Orion 20x70mm Little Giant II FMC/JAPAN
Orion 30x80mm MEGAView FMC/JAPAN
Barska 30x80mm X-Trail LW FC
Burgess Optical Series II 20x90mm FMC/WP/FP
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Rick
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$300+
No bargains on NEW premium brand binoculars here EXCEPT for the Nikon SE series that sell for $400-$500.
Rick
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Rich V.
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Rick,
You're saying that Nikon still produces the E2 series but not for the USA market?
They are no longer available here and most dealers have closed them out.
I'm heartened to hear that Nikon hasn't totally abandoned the E2. I suppose in the USA mid-priced binocular market roof prism designs are far more fashionable and the E2 just didn't sell in numbers great enough to be worth their while. Too bad Nikon USA didn't market them better, they're a really great little glass.
Rich V
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Binoculars:
33-150x100 Saturn III, 16x70FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
Scopes:
C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S
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