Need some advice...im looking at picking up a pair of MeoStar 8x42s from Camera Land NY BUT...I know they have a couple new models coming out this summer/fall. Anything that is going to replace the b1.1? Should i go ahead and purchase these or wait on the new models.
From one stranger on the internet to another, I recommend you buy them. Why? I have had multiple Meopta Meostar binoculars and spotting scopes and have been impressed with every single one of them. I don't know whether the new version will be better than the current version on sale; but, I confidently speculate they will be at a higher price. The question is, how much of a gain in optical performance will come with that.
They also have a great warranty. I know, I know, the best warranty is the one you don't have to use. What a bunch of crap. About 8 years ago a guy on another forum was selling a pair of Meoptas which he honestly disclosed as damaged and that they would not focus both barrels at once. He was charging about half of the used market value. I contacted Meopta and told them exactly what that guy told me before I decided to purchase them. The Meopta representative told me if I bought them and sent them in, Meopta would either repair or replace them. I did. They did. They are outstanding binoculars. You can do trial and error until you find that exact one that works for you. We all do. For me, Meopta is that binocular. For you, if they are not, they are an easy sell without much loss on the used market.
