Alpen Apex or Brunton Eterna

 
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:04 pm    Post subject: Alpen Apex or Brunton Eterna Reply with quote
Hi there

I would like to know please your opinion about the Alpen Apex 12x50mm and the Brunton Eterna 15x51mm-which between both deliver a best image quality?
Show the 15x51 some evident color fringing?

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Not going to be a huge difference, but I like the Apex, overall, for its optics. Mostly a matter of magnification and body style. The Eterna is a bit unusal in its handling, but since you should be using both of these magnifications on a tripod, probably not an issue.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jne_K wrote:
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Not going to be a huge difference, but I like the Apex, overall, for its optics. Mostly a matter of magnification and body style. The Eterna is a bit unusal in its handling, but since you should be using both of these magnifications on a tripod, probably not an issue.


Hi

Ok thanks - The Apex and the Eterna use to show some color fringing around bright objects?
Which between both deliever a sharpest image?

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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You are always going to get a little color fringing with binoculars, though it is usually not an issue for most applications. I'd rate the Apex a better choice for optics.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jne_K wrote:
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You are always going to get a little color fringing with binoculars, though it is usually not an issue for most applications. I'd rate the Apex a better choice for optics.


Ok thanks again.

My last doubt since the Alpen have a better optics - how they compare in optical quality with the Celestron regal 10x42 (despite the 12X X 10X)? Which would be the best?

thanks Again
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Jne_K wrote:
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You are always going to get a little color fringing with binoculars, though it is usually not an issue for most applications. I'd rate the Apex a better choice for optics.


Ok thanks again.

My last doubt since the Alpen have a better optics - how they compare in optical quality with the Celestron regal 10x42 (despite the 12X X 10X)? Which would be the best?

thanks Again
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I'd say very close, but it's a moot point - the Regal is no more. Celestron no longer makes it.
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