The New Orion GiantView ED 20x100
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Refractordude »
Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:48 pm
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Are these Orion GiantView Ed 20x100 a clone of the APM 20x100 ED binoculars. Thanks all
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A friend has the ones that Bigzmey has linked to, excellent views with them.
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Last post by Refractordude
Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:39 am
15x70s -> 20x80s?
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pakarinen »
Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:25 pm
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So, binosaurs, the past few mornings I've been grabbing my Orion Giant View 15x70s for some quick looks and really enjoying the views. But now I'm...
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I have Orion 9x63mm. With a 7mm exit pupil they are a little oversized for my eyes but I bought them about 10 years ago. I find that the low 9x mag...
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Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:17 pm
Steve Tonkin Talk
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Graeme1858 »
Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:23 am
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Steve Tonkin Zoom talk with the Mid Kent Astronomical Society.
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Sounds interesting Graeme. Thanks.
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Last post by helicon
Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:14 pm
Canon 10X30 IS II
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John Baars »
Mon Oct 04, 2021 11:41 am
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Nice review, John. Having the steadiness and time to observe calmly is priceless.
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Last post by The Happy Parrot
Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:29 pm
Finder for 20x80s
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KathyNS »
Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:24 am
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I like my Celestron 20x80 binos, but I have wanted a finder for them for a long time. I had an unused red-dot finder gathering dust, and I seriously...
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That is a great idea Kathy!
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Last post by John Baars
Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:44 am
Buying bino
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Capt. Midnight »
Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:42 pm
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How would this one be for general astro use?
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I also have Orion 15x70 Giant Views. They're IF, but I like that better than CF. I've been quite happy with the GVs, but they are on the heavy side,...
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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:04 am
I want to buy myself premium binoculars.
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messier 111 »
Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:28 am
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I want to buy myself premium binoculars.
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it is not seen in my signature but I have a 120mm ed evostar.
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Sep 26, 2021 3:19 pm
Celestron 15x70s
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Graeme1858 »
Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:32 pm
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Does anyone have experience of these:
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I end up using my 15x70 more for birding than astronomy. :icon-neutral:
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Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:07 pm
Opera Glasses
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GCoyote »
Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:21 am
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Got a set coming from Vixen Optic's close out sale.
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Hope you can test them out soon. I have a pair of Nikon 8x23's which mainly are designed for day time viewing such as birding and sporting events,...
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Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:21 pm
Ultra Wide Low Power Binos
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Unitron48 »
Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:11 pm
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Has anyone checked out any of these low power, wide angle binos? With my diminishing eyesight, I was interested in getting some.
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A couple of years ago I picked up a set of Kasai Trading 2.3x40 Wide Field Binoculars with 28° True Field of View. I keep them in my Jeep and use...
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Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:25 pm
Suggestions for Parallelogram Binocular Mounts
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Bigzmey »
Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:42 pm
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With acquisition of 20x80 binos it is time for me to venture into this new to me area. Based on your personal experience what parallelogram mount...
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The Peterson mount is quite inventive, but that 6-ft or so long arm makes me hesitate about buying one. But to each their own...
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Last post by SkyHiker
Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:13 pm
First (day)light Celestron/Vixen Giant 20x80
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Bigzmey »
Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:33 pm
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Took a gamble on this Celestron (made by Vixen) Giant 20x80 binos. I am big fan of older Japanese optics and they don't come out for sale too often....
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I have no idea but the quality of the APM are well above Oberwerk.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:31 pm
Ordered A New Pair of Binoculars And Mount
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Refractordude »
Mon May 31, 2021 3:20 am
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Just ordered the two so I can sit down and view a larger area of the night sky. Will let all know how things go right after the first observation....
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Enjoyed them very much the few times out at my dark sites. Using a parallelogram mount is a big plus. I can sit, relax, and really meditate into an...
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Last post by Graeme1858
Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:58 am
Stepping up from 15x70
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Bigzmey »
Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:28 pm
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I have a pair of good quality 15x70 binos, which are light enough to do brief sessions handheld, and for longer sessions work nicely on a monopod....
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Thanks Michael! 25x100 under dark skies should be quite an experience.
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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:45 pm
Steiner Wildlife XP 10.5x28
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DeanD »
Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:56 am
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Hi folks, I just acquired a pair of Steiner Wildlife XP 10.5x28 binos, mainly to carry in my pocket while walking etc. I don't see it as an Astronomy...
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I noticed that the vendor now has the 10.5x28's listed as in stock , where they were out of stock before I took them back (and they said there were...
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Last post by DeanD
Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:27 am
Celestron Skymaster 25x100 - Something seems wrong
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markgross »
Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:06 pm
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Hi all...first time poster and newbie (please excuse my jargon in the post). Just moved to dark sky area and was thrilled to unpack a pair of...
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Hello Mark and welcome to the Forum.
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Last post by Butterfly Maiden
Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:46 pm
Finally Got Me Some ED Glass
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Refractordude »
Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:35 am
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These Orion GiantView ED 16x80 binoculars are great. Just got in viewing the area of Cygnus between Albireo and Deneb up to Lyra's Vega. Stars were...
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Me want! Me need! :)
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Last post by Ylem
Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:15 pm
Wide Angle Binoculars Were Made For The Moon With Clouds
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Refractordude »
Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:57 am
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The beautiful Moon show is constantly changing and will never show the same. The poor cell phone image is from a back room window.
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Great shot. Beautiful !👍
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Last post by John Donne
Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:23 pm
Which binoculars do you use most for astronomy?
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John Baars »
Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:26 pm
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A common wisdom is the saying that the best telescope is the one you use most.
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I have 7x35, 8x42, and 12x50 binoculars. Of these, by far, the 12x50s get the most use for both astronomy and birding. They (Nikon 12x50 AEs) are a...
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Last post by WilliamPaolini
Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:59 pm
Great New Finder For Binocular's Center Bar, Maybe
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Refractordude »
Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:47 am
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This laser is great, but there is a legal issue. Do not want to accidentally aim this laser in the path of an aircraft. Now I am thinking of just...
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Can't use lasers around here because of the air traffic....
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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:51 pm
My new Zeiss 1x40
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Bigzmey »
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:06 pm
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Picked them up today. :D Progressive lenses for my eyeglasses were manufactured by Zeiss in Germany to my prescription. Had to wait one month, but...
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That looks terrific Bigz, hope they work out well for you.
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Last post by helicon
Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:13 pm
Ordered Orion Giantview 15x70s
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pakarinen »
Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:48 pm
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Pulled the trigger on a pair to replace my Celestron Skymasters. I had a couple of AMZ gift cards so I figured, why not. One thing I like is they're...
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What is the true aperture of your Giantview 15x70 binoculars?
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Last post by Refractordude
Mon May 03, 2021 9:05 pm
Optica 11 x 80's
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AstroBee »
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:01 am
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Any idea what these are worth? I was gifted these a while back and have never been able to find anything about them. They are very old as you can...
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I forgot to mention they also had a mail order business and advertised in Astronomy Magazine back in the day.
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Last post by helicon
Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:59 pm
What Are K9 Vs K7 And Bak4 Prism Binoculars?
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Refractordude »
Sat Dec 19, 2020 3:51 am
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Came across K9 for the first time. How do K9 compare against other types of glass/coatings used for binoculars? Thanks all.
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Came across K9 for the first time. How do K9 compare against other types of glass/coatings used for binoculars? Thanks all.
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Last post by j.gardavsky
Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:13 pm
Fujinon FMTR-SX 10x50
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DeanD »
Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:02 am
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I couldn't resist: a pair of these came up barely used and for a good price...
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Congrats on the new glass Dean! My wife would be happy if I buy more binos as long as I don't buy more scopes. :lol:
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Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:15 am
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