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Old 09-13-2017 | 06:18 AM
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- What are issues/complaints you have had with previous binoculars?
My Optolyth 9X63 are heavy and big.
My Pentax 7X50 Field, work well in daylight, but washout in low light, my guess is it has something to do with a UV coating.

- What are positive features/experiences you have had with hunting binoculars?
My Optolyth work really well in low light or night, I can pick out things with my Optolyth that my Kahles rifle scope misses.

- What conditions (terrain, weather, light) do you often use binoculars in?
I tend to use my Optolyth, when sitting, low light and night Hog hunting. My Pentax, daylight hunting thickets and brush. The Pentax will fog, Optolyth won't, in extreme cold weather.

- What price point do you look for in binoculars?
I tend to buy higher end stuff and buy it once. But there is a price diminishing return point, double the price doesn't mean double the usefulness.

- Have you broken or damaged binoculars, if so how?
I broke one pair, it dropped two feet to the asphalt. A prism came unglued.

A few features I'd like to see; is 1, an integrated tripod mount, standard camera type mount. 2, objective sun shades to help avoid lens flashing game. 3, is a carrier (hunters strap) that is fitted to the bynos and isn't way over priced. Maybe a simple range reticle.

A few inexpensive and easily procured add ons would IMO increase sales, call it customer relations. Maybe also specify low light coatings and daylight coatings for different models, Bynos are generally too expensive for trial and error. Maybe a small pamphlet on Bino basics and techniques for the beginner.
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