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I am looking for a good semi compact binocular in 8 or 10 power with a 30 or 32mm objective. I would like to keep it under $750 but if $1000 buys me leaps and bounds quality that would be possible. I have been carrying a pair of Swift Audubon 8.5x44 binoculars and they are heavy and pretty large. They take up a lot of room in a day pack. When using a harness they weigh enough to drop down to my belly after walking a while. Time for something a little smaller and lighter. Let me hear what works for y’all
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Lot of very solid options available. I carry a slc 8x30 and a bx-4 8x32. Got both for well under your budget and get great results from both
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Used Swarovski SLC 8x30s pop up here and elsewhere fairly often. Don't think you could go wrong a set.
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I have a set of zeiss victory that are very new I will Pm you
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We have an open box on a Swarovski CL Companion for only $1,099.99 if that would work for you. Another awesome option would be the Kowa Genesis 8x33 (call for special pricing)
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I vote to put a couple hundred of that stimulous check in the kitty and go with the Swaro 8x30 CL's.
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I have 10x Kowa that came from Cameraland. I am pleased with them
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Look at the Meopta Meostar 8x32
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Is the Genesis made in Japan?
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Is the Genesis made in Japan? Yes it is
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Doug,
Which would you choose between the above Kowa and Swarovski? I have never used either’s brand of binoculars. I had a Swarovski 3-9x36 scope and it had some great glass in it
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I think the Kowa 8x33 is an exceptional binocular and for the price we can give it to you there's nothing that competes with it
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If the Genesis is within your budget it gets My vote...To My eyes they are about as good as it gets ....Good luck....Hb
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The Kowa Genesis 8x33 is an absolute gem, in my opinion. I see a lot of optics, and from unboxing to informal testing to the field, it has been brilliant. It’s in my chest pack as we speak.
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I have the kowa genesis 8X33, it is exceptional in all aspects.
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Thanks to all that responded. After careful research I am going to get the Kowa 8x33s. With Dougs awesome price I don’t see how I could go weong.
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Vortex Viper 8x30.Can't beat 'em.
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