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zanti-misfit
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Reged: 08/17/09
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Loc: SE United States
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I've been so thrilled with the 8x40's I got a few weeks ago that I just had to find a way to get another. Oh it took some kicking and scratching... but I finally squeaked em out..but I don't think Santa will be dropping much in my stocking this Dec as a result...I don't care though! LOL 
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94bamf
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Reged: 12/15/08
Posts: 722
Loc: Kansas City,Mo
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Good luck with them, I have a pair and enjoy them. The only thing I don't like about these binoculars is the somewhat restrictive AFOV, and I don't really care for the objective caps or eyepiece caps, neither stay on worth a darn. I love the focus lock, I love the shape of the binoculars and how they feel in my hands. I think they are shaped perfectly. I am still considering picking up a pair of Nikon Action Extreme 12x50's to compare them to.
Ken
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Telescopes:
Celestron C6 SCT on CG4 mount
Skywatcher 8 inch F/5 Newt on a GEM
Celestron 8 inch Starhopper Dob
Celestron Oynx 80ED
Celestron C130 Mak
Celestron C102HD
Binoculars:
Nikon 7x35 Action
Nikon 7x50 Action
Zen Ray Summit 10x42
Celestron 10x42 Noble
Orion 10x50 Scenix
Celestron 10x50 Noble
Pentax 12x50 PCF WP II
Celestron 15x70 Skymaster
Oberwerk 20x60
Zhumell 20x80
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Man in a Tub
Not Retired!, But a little cranky!!!
Reged: 10/28/08
Posts: 2062
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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I am still considering picking up a pair of Nikon Action Extreme 12x50's to compare them to.
Ken
If you do, I'd really like to read your comparisons.
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Todd
Brunton Eterna 15x51 ° Garrett Optical Signature Series 15x70
Nikon Action EX 12x50 ° Oberwerk 15x60 and 20x80 Standard
Orion Paragon Plus Mount and Paragon XHD Tripod
Garrett Optical Series 2000 Grip-Action Monopod
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zanti-misfit
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Reged: 08/17/09
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Loc: SE United States
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I have my 8x40s for wide viewing. 
I considered the Nikon AE and Bushnell Legend 12x50s as well. But in the end I chose the Pentax based on my great experience with the pair I bought earlier.
If for some reason they don't fit the bill I can always exchange 'em anyway. But I have a feeling they'll be just fine for my needs.
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zanti-misfit
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Reged: 08/17/09
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Loc: SE United States
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I must say that out of all the binoculars sizes I've tried lately I'm most happy with my 8x40 Pentax PCF WPII pair. That mag is just perfect for both birding/butterflies and stargazing.
To me they offer the most pleasing view in terms of not only field of view but of sharpness, brightness, comfort, quality of view, and magnification capability. Its the "all in one" for me.
So I returned the 12x50s (and boy were they were awesome no doubt, and if I had the money I would have kept them). But the difference in view just wasn't significant enough to keep both when on a budget. I got myself a nice 2" 38mm telescope lens instead. 
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