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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:38 pm    Post subject: Binoculars Reply with quote
I'm trying to compare the Vortex Vipers and the Carson XM-HD's in a 10 X 42. The Vipers are almost twice the price. Carson claims that the XM-HD's rival bino's costing twice as much. Is this hype, or are the Carson's that good? How do the 2 compare?

Also, a local retailer has said that the Alpen Rainer's 10 X 42 are a very underrated binocular in the $800 price range. I haven't heard much about Alpen. Are they a good binocular?

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

When you hit this price point (Carson XM HD), you are at best bang for the buck in a binocular. Beyond $300, you must pay much more for smaller increases in performance and quality. That's just the nature of the optics market. The Carson is a great value, but, no, it it is not a $600 binocular. Then again, it will be much closer to a $600 binocular in terms of optics than the price suggests. Really your decision on whether you want to pay more to get that extra margin of performance.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:06 pm    Post subject: binoculars Reply with quote
Addressing my second question, are the Alpen Rainers 10 X 42 a good value in the $800 dollar market?

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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You are very welcome.

As I said, you picked all winners and the Rainier is definitely one. Excellent Japanese binocular.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:41 am    Post subject: Binoculars Reply with quote
Thank you for the help!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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You are very welcome.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:32 am    Post subject: binoculars Reply with quote
I've noticed that you seem to like the Bushnell Elite E2's. How do they compare with the Vortex Vipers in sharpness of image quality and low light performance in a 10 X 42?

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

I lke both models and find them to be very close, opticcally. Going to be more a personal choice as to brand and handling.
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