Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Photographing birds
From: George Huczek <ghuczek@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 17:27:38 -0600

At 09:18 AM 21/10/98 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Do you (or anyone else) have an opinion on this subject?  Zeiss vs. Leica?
>10X40's or keep the 7X42's?
>
I have a pair of Leitz 7x42's made in Portugal.  They have served me very
well for many years.  They have a rubberized armor coating.  I compared the
7x42 and the 10x10s closely when I made my purchase.  I found the 7x42's
were easier to handhold.  There was less noticeable shake.  Another benefit
is the large exit pupil, making these wonderful for low-light watching.
They're excellent binoculars.  For birding, a good tripod-mounted spotting
scope may also be beneficial for you.
   The 7x42s are the only thing I have ever purchased that came with a 30
year warranty!  
Best,
George