John,
I really enjoyed this article. Have you ever had someone "not" agree that a particular set of binos were really good? That they thought what you believed to be a lesser set were better than one you thought was really good?
I have a 2nd job at an outdoor retailer in the optics dept. One thing I have noticed over the years is that not everyone "sees" the same details with binoculars.
Many customers that come in looking at binoculars cannot see the optical differences in high end glass and mid-range glass. Some have stated that they see no difference between a $300 set of Nikons or Leupolds, and a set of Swarovski SLC's (?). This has happened too many times over the years to be a fluke to me.
On the other hand, when young military pilots come in and compare binoculars they immediately see details in the glass that most do not. I am convinced that if one has excellent eyesight to begin with - they have a different viewing experience than the average person with average to poor eyesight, despite the fact that one can focus binoculars to obtain a clear sight picture.
I always encourage to try as many different brands as you can, because we all see things a bit differently. What may be clear and bright to me may not give you the same experience.
Just curious if you have noticed the same thing?
Mark
