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Erik D
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Re: ZOMZ 12x40
      12/28/08 04:49 PM

http://www.holgermerlitz.de/kronos10x50.html


I have the 6X30 EWA model 12.5 deg FOV and Camo paint job. It was purchased on clearance about 4 years ago. I am not impressed with the coating. The internal reflection is slightly annoying in the day time. Contrast is reduced in night time use. Resolution and brightness are no better than average. I like my vintage Jananese Swift 7X35 (~40 year old) much better.

I hope the new 12X45s have better coating and optics. Some US importers are selling other models with camp paint job for over $150 USD. I would not pay over $100 if the optics have not improved compared to my 6X30 model.

ERik D

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* ZOMZ 12x40 m00nless 12/28/08 11:22 AM
. * Re: ZOMZ 12x40 mercedes_sl1970   12/28/08 04:25 PM
. * Re: ZOMZ 12x40 Erik D   12/28/08 04:49 PM
. * Re: ZOMZ 12x40 Simon S   12/28/08 06:07 PM
. * Re: ZOMZ 12x40 StarStuff1   12/28/08 06:17 PM
. * Re: ZOMZ 12x40 brocknroller   12/28/08 09:40 PM
. * Re: ZOMZ 12x40 m00nless   12/29/08 08:32 AM
. * Re: ZOMZ 12x40 m00nless   02/21/09 05:29 AM

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