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pinkkid
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Reged: 08/20/09
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Loc: Paso Robles, CA
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Just found this Edz on the 11x56 you wrote:
"I am fairly certain these 56mm models are identical to the Oberwerk 56mm models. These have an actual effective aperture of 48mm due to improperly sized internal baffles and prism stops.
There are several models of 10x50mm binoculars that have equal or larger effective apertures than these 56mm models. Pentax PCF WP 10x50, Leupold Wind River Mesa 10x50, Nikon Action Ex 10x50 all have equal or larger effective aperture than the 56mm model. So for instance, if you were to compare the 11x56 to the Nikon AE 10x50, you would be comparing ~11x48 to ~10x48. If you compare it to the Pentax you would have the ~11x48 vs the Pentax 10x49.
If you really want 56mm of aperture, you would be better off buying a 63mm or 60mm binocular. The Oberwerk Mariner 10x60 will get you up to 52mm of aperture. The Celestron Skymaster 9x63 will give you 57mm of aperture."
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Red Skies at Morning... Sailors Take Warning
Nikon Action Extreme All Terrain 8x40
Garrett Optical Gemini 10x50LW
Orion Savannah 10x50
Garrett Optical Gemini 12x60LW
Garrett Optical Gemini 20x80LW
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EdZ
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that is all correct.
I did not mention the 10x60 Mariner because
it is quite heavy
it has a minimum IPD of 61mm, quite wide by any standard
it's close to a 10x50
I've tested the 8x56, and I can assure you, any of the 10x50s or 8x40s or 10x42s I recommended are a better binocular.
edz
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Edited by EdZ (08/25/09 05:38 AM)
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pinkkid
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well what do you know... we have a pair neat old pair FMC Tasco 8x40's that were my husband's grandfathers... his parents dug them out yesterday and they are in x-lent condition and worked VERY well last night! Pretty cool!
Ordered GO 20x80 TWP and 12x60 LW and 10x50 LW. Still looking at other 10x50's such as those Leupolds and Zen Ray's for my personal pair. Zach at Garrett's customer service was one of the best I've experienced... Greco at Skiboardsonline.com is also one of the best! That type of service & price keeps me coming back.
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Pink Skies at Night.. Sailors Delight
Red Skies at Morning... Sailors Take Warning
Nikon Action Extreme All Terrain 8x40
Garrett Optical Gemini 10x50LW
Orion Savannah 10x50
Garrett Optical Gemini 12x60LW
Garrett Optical Gemini 20x80LW
Edited by pinkkid (08/26/09 11:59 AM)
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EdZ
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Quote:
Zach at Garrett's customer service
Zach is customer service, stockboy, order taker, delivery, accountant, troubleshooter and Oh yeh, Owner.
edz
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Teach a kid something today. The feeling you'll get is one of life's greatest rewards.
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pinkkid
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I gathered that! Good guy, hard to come by these days sometimes.
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Pink Skies at Night.. Sailors Delight
Red Skies at Morning... Sailors Take Warning
Nikon Action Extreme All Terrain 8x40
Garrett Optical Gemini 10x50LW
Orion Savannah 10x50
Garrett Optical Gemini 12x60LW
Garrett Optical Gemini 20x80LW
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pinkkid
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Reged: 08/20/09
Posts: 32
Loc: Paso Robles, CA
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Wow, I just had my eyes checked for normal routine exam and had My Dr check my pupil size in dark conditions... I'm still going strong at near 7mm! I was surprised to hear that. Dr said in between 6-7mm but closer to 7.
So now 7x50's, 7x42, or 9x60/63, 11x70 10x60 the list goes on are looking optimal for my personal choice pair with our dark skies.
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Pink Skies at Night.. Sailors Delight
Red Skies at Morning... Sailors Take Warning
Nikon Action Extreme All Terrain 8x40
Garrett Optical Gemini 10x50LW
Orion Savannah 10x50
Garrett Optical Gemini 12x60LW
Garrett Optical Gemini 20x80LW
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pinkkid
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Reged: 08/20/09
Posts: 32
Loc: Paso Robles, CA
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Just in case anyone was wondering or curious about what I bought, my signature tells. Not included are the mounts(Garrett Series 2000 Grip-Action Monopod and Garrett series 3000 Tripod + Pan Head).
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Pink Skies at Night.. Sailors Delight
Red Skies at Morning... Sailors Take Warning
Nikon Action Extreme All Terrain 8x40
Garrett Optical Gemini 10x50LW
Orion Savannah 10x50
Garrett Optical Gemini 12x60LW
Garrett Optical Gemini 20x80LW
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GlenM
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Congratulations on the new binos and mounts. I'm going to sit back now and watch the signature lines grow and grow 
Clear Skies.
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Glen
www.lyraoptic.co.uk
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