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   Flat   EdZ Professor EdZ Reged: 02/15/02 Posts: 12569 Loc: Cumberland, R I , USA42N71.4W Binocular Articles over on the Reviews side of CN       03/03/04 10:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   This particluar post is a bit out of form with all the others here that link to info in the binocular forum. This one links to a binocular articles and reports over on the CN reports / reviews / articles side of Cloudy Nights. These are worthwhile to those searching for information related to binoculars. How To Measure TFOV Of Binoculars Bear 15x70 Binocular Minor Collimation Procedures “Collimating” Binoculars How to perform conditional alignment with prism screw adjustments My Comet Couch! How to make your own binocular chair/mount Globular Clusters For Binoculars 100 Binocular Deep Sky Objects CN Reviews INDEX to Binocular Reviews Binocular Observing Report using Four Models Free Mag 7 Star Charts Books for Astronomy: For use by novice and avid intermediate astronomy enthusiasts Binocular Mounts, Tripods & Mounting More selections of Binocular Mounts including Mirror Mounts Zeiss Premoistened Lens Cloths Binocular Astronomy by Crossen and Tirion Technical Lab Report - Limiting Magnitude in Binoculars Technical Lab Report - How to Understand Binocular Performance Technical Lab Report - Affect of Eye Pupil on Binocular Aperture A Comprehensive review of a 7x35, 10x50, 15x70 and 16x80 includes Minolta Standard 7x35, Orion Ultraview 10x50, Oberwerk 15x70 2002 model, Orion Giant 16x80 A Comprehensive Comparison of Four Binoculars 12x50, 15x70, 16x70 and 20x80 includes Pentax PCF III 12x50, Oberwerk 15x70 2003 FMC model, Fujinon FMT-SX 16x70, Oberwerk Deluxe (original) 20x80 . also includes brief info on Minolta Activa 7x35, Orion Vista 8x42, Nikon Sky & Earth Kestrel 10x50, Orion Ultraview 10x50, Minolta Standard XL 12x50, and Orion Giant 16x80 CN Technical Reports - Giant Binocular Review 100mm Binocular - What Can You See? Primary comparison is the Celestron Skymaster 25x100 and Oberwerk Giant 22x100 . Also included are Oberwerk BT100 and Oberwerk Standard 20x80. Brief info on Fujinon FMT-SX 16x70, Oberwerk 15x70 and Nikon SE 12x50. CN Technical Reports - Small Binocular Review 8x, 10x, 12x Binoculars Comprehensive review of Nikon Action Extremes 8x40, 10x50 and 12x50 Also includes Swift Ultralite 8x42, Orion Ultraview 10x50, Pentax PCF WP 10x50, Pentax PCF III 12x50, Nikon SE 12x50. CN Technical Reports - 100MM Binocular Tests and Comparisons Comprehensive Review of Oberwerk 25x100, Celestron 25x100 Skymaster, Garrett Optical 20x80 Gemini, Oberwerk BT100 Binocular Telescope . Brief Info included on Oberwerk 15x70, Fujinon 16x70, Oberwerk 20x80 Standard Garrett Optical 25x100 IF Binoculars If you decide to acquire these make sure you’ve got a mount that will easily handle the ten pounds, do take the time to balance them correctly, and seriously consider adding an index finder. So configured and equipped, they will provide outstanding and memorable tours of the night sky. Miyauchi Saturn III vs Tele Vue 127 comparison of a high quality 5" APO (TeleVue NP-127) with DenkII binoviewers Vs. the Saturn III. Of course the APO/Denk combination is more than three times the cost of the Saturn III - but just how do they measure up for two-eye viewing at a comparable power? The Saturn III is a long FL binocular (39x100 at F7.5) that has the distinct merits of being very light (only 13 lbs) and offering 45-degree viewing. CN Report: Oberwerk Ultra 15x70 There are a number of importers/distributors currently offering what appears to be the same binocular. Keep in mind, none of these importers/distributors actually make these binoculars. Oberwerk, Garrett, APM, AP, General Hi-T, TS, AOE, they all import these binoculars, variously referred to as Ultra, Grizzley, Marine, Premium, etc. Thsi comprehensive review discusses all aspects of optical and mechanical quality and compares these binoculars to several other well know 70mm and 80mm binoculars. Edited by EdZ (01/26/07 04:46 PM) Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on "BEST OF" the Binocular Forum - Start Here EdZ 01/24/04 07:51 AM GOOD STUFF FOR BEGINNERS EdZ   01/26/07 01:48 PM First Binocular Purchase? Questions? EdZ   01/26/07 01:47 PM Binoviewer - Scope - Binocular Equivalents EdZ   01/26/07 01:46 PM Surface Brightness of Extended Objects EdZ   03/17/06 04:00 PM Polish Binocular Tests and Reviews EdZ   03/07/06 09:52 AM Writing a Binocular Review EdZ   10/29/05 12:29 PM Limiting Magnitude and NELM EdZ   10/29/05 12:28 PM Resolution Testing and USAF Res Charts EdZ   10/29/05 12:27 PM Chromatic Aberration, Triplets, Semi-Apo, Apo EdZ   10/29/05 11:41 AM Dark Adaptation, Eye Pupils, Lights EdZ   08/25/05 10:50 AM BOOKS for Binocular Observers EdZ   06/02/05 07:46 PM Binocular Deep Magnitude Observing Charts EdZ   05/03/05 07:45 PM Binocular Photo Gallery EdZ   03/28/05 11:05 AM Binocular Vision Summation - Two Eyes vs One Eye EdZ   02/10/05 11:53 AM POLLS in Binocular Forum - take a poll EdZ   02/10/05 11:52 AM Testing Binoculars in the Store Before Buying EdZ   01/15/05 09:29 PM In Pursuit of Cheap Binoculars. What to Expect. EdZ   12/30/04 12:07 PM Handheld Binocular Observing EdZ   12/29/04 07:30 AM Fixed Focus Binoculars EdZ   12/16/04 12:08 PM BINOCULAR OBSERVING REPORTS AND TARGET LISTS EdZ   12/10/04 06:42 PM Depth of Field and 3D or not 3D! EdZ   12/10/04 06:36 PM What can be Seen in Various Sizes Binoculars EdZ   09/19/04 06:21 PM Philosophy and Binocular Ownership by Bill Cook EdZ   09/12/04 03:30 PM Affect of Eye Pupil on Binocular Aperture EdZ   07/22/04 11:38 AM Favorite Binoculars in Various Sizes EdZ   07/22/04 11:37 AM Best binocular overall or in a given price range EdZ   07/22/04 11:36 AM MEASURING / TESTING Optical Aspects of Binoculars EdZ   03/21/04 03:30 PM Contrast EdZ   03/20/04 08:48 PM Need Binocular Collimation or Repair? EdZ   03/17/04 12:08 PM Cleaning Lenses - Binoc Repair Eyeguards - Caps EdZ   03/15/04 09:36 AM If They Look the Same, What Could be Different? EdZ   03/15/04 07:06 AM Binocular Articles over on the Reviews side of CN EdZ   03/03/04 10:55 PM ABERRATIONS AND DEFICIENCIES EdZ   03/02/04 06:49 AM How to Focus Binoculars EdZ   02/07/04 10:18 AM Binocular Mounts - Tripods - Adapters - Motions - Homemade EdZ   02/07/04 10:17 AM PRISMS - BaK 4 vs BK 7 - Roof vs Porro EdZ   02/06/04 11:49 AM Edge Performance - Sharpness of Field EdZ   02/06/04 11:48 AM Terrestrial Viewing EdZ   02/05/04 06:23 AM Resolution and Visual Acuity EdZ   02/03/04 09:10 PM Aperture / Magnification relationship - Exit Pupil EdZ   02/03/04 09:04 PM Coatings EdZ   01/25/04 09:31 PM Zoom Binocular Cautions! EdZ   01/25/04 08:58 PM Exit Pupils 5mm vs 7mm EdZ   01/25/04 07:50 AM AFOV vs. TFOV and Separations for Measuring EdZ   01/24/04 01:48 PM Twilight Factor - Visibility - Binoc Index EdZ   01/24/04 01:43 PM Extra information 14 registered and 25 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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