Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 gearhound member Reged: 08/02/08 Posts: 25 Bausch & Lomb Zephyr 7x35 question?       #2573282 - 08/10/08 10:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hello people! I just purchased a set of Bausch & Lomb Zephyr 7x35 binoculars, in very good used condition, for $50. They look fairly old though? Does any one know when the B&L Zephyr's were produced? Thanks for any information! Steve Post Extras:       hallelujah Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/14/06 Posts: 1660 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mt. High Re: Bausch & Lomb Zephyr 7x35 question? [Re: gearhound]       #2573540 - 08/11/08 12:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Steve, Here's a link: http://www.oldbinoculars.com/bauschandlomb.html -------------------- Pentax 12x50mm PCF WP II FMC/WP/FP 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 Handel's Messiah**Hallelujah! For the LORD God Omnipotent Reigneth Post Extras:       Pinewood professor emeritus Reged: 12/07/04 Posts: 664 Loc: 40.77638º N 73.982652 W Re: Bausch & Lomb Zephyr 7x35 question? [Re: hallelujah]       #2574954 - 08/11/08 05:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hello Steve, In the coated versions, it was highly regarded in its time, but for terrestrial use. If it is still collimated, and even without coating, you did well for $50. Happy observing, Arthur -------------------- Bread is not enough. We demand circuses! Post Extras:       Gordon Rayner professor emeritus Reged: 03/24/07 Posts: 506 Re: Bausch & Lomb Zephyr 7x35 question? [Re: Pinewood]       #2575592 - 08/11/08 10:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Zephyrs have a magnesium body, so a definite plus for terrestrial use. Were they not all coated? I have a 9 x 35 NIB. Too bad that Rochester threw in the towel in the early 1970's. Post Extras:       gearhound member Reged: 08/02/08 Posts: 25 Re: Bausch & Lomb Zephyr 7x35 question? [Re: Gordon Rayner]       #2578888 - 08/13/08 01:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I had them out today birdwatching.....VERY light and GREAT optics! No, they are NOT coated. GOD knows how old they are? Steve Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 7 registered and 27 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  EdZ  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 364 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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