Re: Binoculars low light performance?

From: David Rheault (drheault_at_erols.com)
Date: 08/11/04 

Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:07:42 -0400

"gls858" <gls858@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ti6Sc.251$EQ5.64@nwrddc03.gnilink.net...
> Harno wrote:
> >
> I have a pair of Pentax 10X42. I had the opportunity to try these as
> well as Zeiss and Swarovski at the same time. I felt that the Pentax
> were as clear and bright as the others at about half the price, but then
> I'm not an expert on optics. I'm very happy with my purchase.
>
> gls858

I've been very happy with the Zeiss Victory II series binoculars I got. I
can see detail on the pine trees at night outside my place. Outstanding
dawn/dusk performance. I'm impressed.

dcr

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