potts34
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last one!
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Bensi
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In recent days I've got a beautiful and perfect (I just have to clean the graticule) ROSS Steroe Prismatic 8x24 binoculars, with leather case with initials W.L.
From Serial number 66084, I could not understand the exact year but if anyone can help me, I'd be happy.
http://quasar.teoth.it/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=138
Great News!!!
Last night I bought (ebay) a very... very.. rare prismatic binoculars Filotecnica Milano-ing.Salmoiraghi 6x early twentieth century (at least it seems from his image).
You should know that the Filotecnica of Milano was founded by Ignazio Porro (her name reminds you of someone??) in year 1864, and his death (1875), was directed by one of his pupils who became his partner, engineer Angelo Salmoiraghi.
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelo_Salmoiraghi
As they arrive in my hands ... will send more detailed images and tight.
hello
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Marco Bensi
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C.P.GOERZ 1270/110 - 1910
Binoculars Gallery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37533746@N03/sets/72157622478972171/
Blog: http://blog.libero.it/GOERZ/
Edited by Bensi (11/07/09 01:30 PM)
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potts34
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Nice find Bensi, I eagerly await more photographs and information.
Ritrovamento piacevole Bensi, attendo ardentemente pił fotografie ed informazioni.
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Simon S
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Thought of people here when I bought this Swift catalogue listing the binoculars of the 60's. Swift Catalogue
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orbitaljump
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Thanks Simon. Ive had my eye on the Apollo (bid on one once), and the Panoramic(also bid on one once) for some time now.
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potts34
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Cool upload Simon, any body else got any others...who bought the Russian military binocular booklet off Ebay? I missed the end and would love a copy of that one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140354224470&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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orbitaljump
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The Swift that I would like to acquire most is a Neptune 7x35 in excellent condition.
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Rich V.
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Thought of people here when I bought this Swift catalogue listing the binoculars of the 60's.
Thanks for the trip in the Way Back Machine, Simon!
I had the Swift 7x50 Skipper model back in that period of time. My first "astro" binocular! Carried that heavy beast to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back in '71 and decided after that trip that a pair of compacts would be more appropriate for backpacking. The 7x26 Custom Compacts were my next purchase.
Now I'm wishing I had purchased the 7x35 Panoramic back then when I had the chance! 11° FOV!!
Thanks,
Rich V
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33/50/75/150x100 Saturn III, 16x70 FMT-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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DJB
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Hi Simon,
I feel that the Japanese had a good handle on the coatings of their day. Sure, they are not the FMC that FUJI now offers, BUT, they appear to be the best for their times.
And don't forget the war! U.S.A., Japan, and Germany were ingaged to obtain the best coating(s) available for use on the big binoculars employed by the hugh battleships in the war to spot U-Boats and other advisories in the high seas during this extended war.
Best regards,
Dave.
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Simon S
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If people would scan in there manuals , I could add them to the site. What do you think?
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potts34
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I have a 1950's Wray catalogue but it's a copy so not perfect.
I do think an online resource would be ideal for binocular historians.
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EdZ
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Sorry to say, you cannot post any scanned copies of manufacturer's manuals here on Cloudy Nights, unless you first obtain permission from each manufacturer and then post that notice of permission along with the scan. Posting scanned manuals without obtaining permission is a violation of copyright laws.
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Simon S
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Sorry to say, you cannot post any scanned copies of manufacturer's manuals here on Cloudy Nights, unless you first obtain permission from each manufacturer and then post that notice of permission along with the scan. Posting scanned manuals without obtaining permission is a violation of copyright laws.
edz
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Good point, that's that idea out the window then.
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potts34
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How does that apply to manufacturers that are no longer around, for example Goerz, Wray, Kershaw etc
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EdZ
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I don't know how the law applies to copyright of materials where the holder is no longer in existence.
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Simon S
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Doesn't at a guess, but might try and contact Swift regarding the upload I made.
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orbitaljump
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Pretty disgusted that I missed these, but its hard to keep track of eBay continuously. These are the Kowas I have been specifically looking for (or the 7x35 8 degree model), I have the 7x35 Prominar 11 degree wide angles and have had 7x50 Prominars as well...though I sold those.
These Vintage Kowa Prominar 8.8 Deg FOV sold last week for $32. Smack head. Dog gone it!
Edited by orbitaljump (11/10/09 04:12 PM)
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potts34
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Next time OJ...keep looking!
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FrankL
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I have a CF Ross 8X "Stereo Prism Binocular" with a 24mm objective which is very similar to yours. However, mine does not have a screw-down IPD lock and the joining of the ocular arms is much thinner. The serial number is 61114, and since it is a presentation binocular which is inscribed 31-3-14, I believe year of manufacture is 1913 or 1914. It could well be 1913 because the binocular is also inscribed with the name of an Australian retailer.
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Bensi
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Many thanks!
I suspect that the style and graticule, the WW1 was ill but now with your help we can be sure.
My model has the number 66084 and I think that of 1915-16.
Hello and thanks
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Telescope
C.P.GOERZ 1270/110 - 1910
Binoculars Gallery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37533746@N03/sets/72157622478972171/
Blog: http://blog.libero.it/GOERZ/
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