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Swarovski EL Range binoculars - first field tests
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<blockquote data-quote="kilmer" data-source="post: 605662" data-attributes="member: 41193"><p>I'm new here, but maybe I can help answer some of the above questions as I've been using the EL Range 10x42 since around Christmas time.</p><p> </p><p>The model that NZ Longranger is reviewing is the same model that is available in the US. They are rated to 1500 yards, but I've ranged light-colored bovines at nearly 1900 yards, and rocks past 2000 yards. </p><p> </p><p>They range on button release, which helps hold them steady when ranging small targets or long distances. The reticle for aiming is in the right side, the yardage display is in the left side, which is one reason for their superior optical performance.</p><p> </p><p>Optically they are equal to the pre-Swarovision EL binoculars with 90% light transmition through both tubes. The other RF binos suffer from fairly poor light transmission in the tube that houses the reticle. There is an immediate and obvious edge in optical perfomance when compared to other RF Binos.</p><p> </p><p>Beam divergence is listed as .5 mrad wide by 1.5 mrad high, though I have no way to test this. They are very effective at picking up small objects at distance, especially when tripod mounted. </p><p> </p><p>The angle compensation has 2 modes. It will either display line of sight distance and angle in degrees, or LOS distance AND angle compensated distance (under 1000 yards). Since there is no way to input any variables such as velocity, bc, etc. the corrected distance is calculated using the cosine of the angle. </p><p> </p><p>Even though they are only a few ounces lighter than the Geovid, the open-bridge design and thier overall compactness give them a feel of being much lighter in the hand.</p><p> </p><p>They are very limited in availability, and unless you have already placed an order for one, you are unlikely to get your hands on one until late in the year. They've been shipping since early Jan.</p><p> </p><p>I hope this helps clear up some questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kilmer, post: 605662, member: 41193"] I'm new here, but maybe I can help answer some of the above questions as I've been using the EL Range 10x42 since around Christmas time. The model that NZ Longranger is reviewing is the same model that is available in the US. They are rated to 1500 yards, but I've ranged light-colored bovines at nearly 1900 yards, and rocks past 2000 yards. They range on button release, which helps hold them steady when ranging small targets or long distances. The reticle for aiming is in the right side, the yardage display is in the left side, which is one reason for their superior optical performance. Optically they are equal to the pre-Swarovision EL binoculars with 90% light transmition through both tubes. The other RF binos suffer from fairly poor light transmission in the tube that houses the reticle. There is an immediate and obvious edge in optical perfomance when compared to other RF Binos. Beam divergence is listed as .5 mrad wide by 1.5 mrad high, though I have no way to test this. They are very effective at picking up small objects at distance, especially when tripod mounted. The angle compensation has 2 modes. It will either display line of sight distance and angle in degrees, or LOS distance AND angle compensated distance (under 1000 yards). Since there is no way to input any variables such as velocity, bc, etc. the corrected distance is calculated using the cosine of the angle. Even though they are only a few ounces lighter than the Geovid, the open-bridge design and thier overall compactness give them a feel of being much lighter in the hand. They are very limited in availability, and unless you have already placed an order for one, you are unlikely to get your hands on one until late in the year. They've been shipping since early Jan. I hope this helps clear up some questions. [/QUOTE]
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