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Fujinon binoculars
Last post 10-01-2005 12:13 AM by Jeff Lou. 11 replies.
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  • 09-09-2005 02:04 AM

    Fujinon binoculars

    I want to buy Fujinon FMT-SX binoculars.
    Fujinon 16x70mm FMT-SX's prism is BK-7 type as in webpage
    http://www.optics4birding.com/polaris-16x70-fmtsxmilspec-2474.html.
    BK-7's quality isn't better than BAK-4.
    I got a message from a website
    http://www.telescope.com/content/learningcenter/content4main.jsp?iContentID=300&CCNavIDs=19,22,28,89.
    "Most optical prisms are made from either BK-7
    (borosilicate) glass or BAK-4 (barium crown) glass.
    BAK-4 is the higher-quality glass and yields brighter
    images and better edge sharpness. It is also more expensive."
    Does anybody can tell me if 16x70mm FMT-SX's 
    exit puple is round with dark edge and its quality is
    for astronomy? 

  • 09-09-2005 10:54 AM In reply to

    • starramus
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    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    You will have no problem with these binoculars. Their excellence is par none. I do have a problem with the price quoted from the Birding Optics Company though. You can get a far better deal from www.astronomics.com, or www.adorama.com, or www.bigbinoculars.com. $599.50 from Astronomics.

     

    Clear skiesBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

     

    Also that is an error at that web site. They are BAK4 prisms. Check www.bigbinoculars.com for substantiation.

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  • 09-10-2005 01:33 AM In reply to

    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    I own that same pair of Fujinons.  You will have to pry them from my cold, dead hands.
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  • 09-15-2005 07:13 AM In reply to

    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    Thanks a lot! I'll check those websites for more information.
    Do you think I also need a tripod for that excellent binos?
    What brand of trypod is is good for it?

  • 09-15-2005 09:26 AM In reply to

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    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    Although i have the uncanny ability to hold a binocular of this mag steadily most cannot.  I do not have six fingers, but  i must be some kinda mutant. A tripod is an absolute necessity. I recommend the Slik Pro 700 DX AMT. Adorama has them for $129.95 although they are out of stock at present. www.adorama.com

     

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  • 09-15-2005 10:41 PM In reply to

    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    Thanks! Do you think another tripod the Slik Able 300DX weighing
    about 2 Kg on  www.adorama.com is also great for Fuji binos?
    Do they accept ordinary overseas VISA card?

  • 09-15-2005 11:08 PM In reply to

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    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    www.bhphotovideo.com has the 700
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  • 09-16-2005 12:58 AM In reply to

    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    Thanks! I think 300 could be lighter and more convenient. Is 300 stable for this 16X70 binos?
  • 09-19-2005 11:38 PM In reply to

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    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    I would consider the 76oz. weight of the binocs. You don't want to be too top heavy. You would cry long and hard to see that  beautiful instrument smashed on good old terra firma. Scary huh? [:0][:0][:0]
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  • 09-22-2005 03:25 AM In reply to

    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    So you think 700 tripod would be better and 300 could fall down?
  • 09-29-2005 11:46 PM In reply to

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    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    Jeff,

     

    I will leave this last call to you. Get them ordered and enjoy.

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  • 10-01-2005 12:13 AM In reply to

    Re: Fujinon binoculars

    Thanks! I'll get them ordered recently.
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