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Title: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: tunnie on 05 September 2011, 10:07:16
I picked up these in a flea market at the weekend, from what I can tell they are Russian Soviet made, in about the 1950's/60's

They are like new, the leather strap is unmarked, there are no scratches on the lens, they let plenty of light in, the feel really well made and solid. How things used to be! The focus has a refined feel to it, its a very smooth focus and everything is super clear.

I understand the 7 is the magnification & the 50 is the width of the lens, I have used smaller more powerful ones before, but these seem better.

Not bad for £15!

What I don't really get are the eye piece filters, I guess they are for night use?  :-/

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Binocs/SAM_1698.JPG)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Binocs/SAM_1696.JPG)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Binocs/SAM_1699.JPG)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Binocs/SAM_1702.JPG)

Guessing Green ones are for night, but whats the Orange ones for?  :-?

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Binocs/SAM_1706.JPG)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Binocs/SAM_1707.JPG)

Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: RobG on 05 September 2011, 10:30:12
AFAIK orange lenses give more clarity over distance in hazy conditions
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 September 2011, 10:31:47
its a good one, I also have a Russian made.. a bit bigger.. so practical on the beach ;D ;D ;D

here you go
http://www.binoculars.org/binocular-basics/binoculars-what-do-the-numbers-mean/
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: tunnie on 05 September 2011, 10:36:04
Humm will have to give Orange ones a whirl, been meaning to get some for a while.

Took them to the o2 Arena yesterday, were brilliant for seeing action up close.

Cheers Cem  :y

Still think even though it has a lower magnification than some, they still appear better!!
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 September 2011, 10:50:07
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Humm will have to give Orange ones a whirl, been meaning to get some for a while.

Took them to the o2 Arena yesterday, were brilliant for seeing action up close.

Cheers Cem  :y

Still think even though it has a lower magnification than some, they still appear better!!

Russian binoculars are really cheap .. I have 9x but seen better ones.. buy one bigger and keep this handy in case a friend wants :y
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: tunnie on 05 September 2011, 10:52:58
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Humm will have to give Orange ones a whirl, been meaning to get some for a while.

Took them to the o2 Arena yesterday, were brilliant for seeing action up close.

Cheers Cem  :y

Still think even though it has a lower magnification than some, they still appear better!!

Russian binoculars are really cheap .. I have 9x but seen better ones.. buy one bigger and keep this handy in case a friend wants :y

Will keep an eye out, got some great views from my flat. I did see a proper telescope, but that would have been difficult to take home!
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 September 2011, 12:01:09
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Humm will have to give Orange ones a whirl, been meaning to get some for a while.

Took them to the o2 Arena yesterday, were brilliant for seeing action up close.

Cheers Cem  :y

Still think even though it has a lower magnification than some, they still appear better!!

Russian binoculars are really cheap .. I have 9x but seen better ones.. buy one bigger and keep this handy in case a friend wants :y

Will keep an eye out, got some great views from my flat. I did see a proper telescope, but that would have been difficult to take home!

You know it's not polite to look through peoples windows.. no matter how attractive they are.


Or so the judge told me.  ;D
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 September 2011, 12:13:19
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Humm will have to give Orange ones a whirl, been meaning to get some for a while.

Took them to the o2 Arena yesterday, were brilliant for seeing action up close.

Cheers Cem  :y

Still think even though it has a lower magnification than some, they still appear better!!

Russian binoculars are really cheap .. I have 9x but seen better ones.. buy one bigger and keep this handy in case a friend wants :y

Will keep an eye out, got some great views from my flat. I did see a proper telescope, but that would have been difficult to take home!

You know it's not polite to look through peoples windows.. no matter how attractive they are.


Or so the judge told me.  ;D

 ;D ;D

would tell me also if I lived in an high apartment ;D :y


ps: I remember some years ago an angry Russian husband was  ;D :-X
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: tunnie on 05 September 2011, 12:16:44
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Humm will have to give Orange ones a whirl, been meaning to get some for a while.

Took them to the o2 Arena yesterday, were brilliant for seeing action up close.

Cheers Cem  :y

Still think even though it has a lower magnification than some, they still appear better!!

Russian binoculars are really cheap .. I have 9x but seen better ones.. buy one bigger and keep this handy in case a friend wants :y

Will keep an eye out, got some great views from my flat. I did see a proper telescope, but that would have been difficult to take home!

You know it's not polite to look through peoples windows.. no matter how attractive they are.


Or so the judge told me.  ;D

 ;D ;D

would tell me also if I lived in an high apartment ;D :y


ps: I remember some years ago an angry Russian husband was  ;D :-X


 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 05 September 2011, 12:55:06
At our last house a couple were bonking inn their bedroom a street or 2 away.

LOADS of spectators, then they noticed and pulled their curtains ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: tunnie on 05 September 2011, 14:07:59
found some details here, looks like were made by Tento

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbarchive/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1667134/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1/vc/1
Title: Re: anyone know anything about Binoculars?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 September 2011, 14:14:27
they are sufficient for many purposes.. enjoy :y