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[tunnie]

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?  :-/









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

[RobG]

AFAIK orange lenses give more clarity over distance in hazy conditions

[cem_devecioglu]

its a good one, I also have a Russian made.. a bit bigger.. so practical on the beach

here you go
http://www.binoculars.org/binocular-basics/binoculars-what-do-the-numbers-mean/

[tunnie]

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 

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

[cem_devecioglu]

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 

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

[tunnie]

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 

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

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!

[aaronjb]

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 

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

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. 

[cem_devecioglu]

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 

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

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. 

 

would tell me also if I lived in an high apartment


ps: I remember some years ago an angry Russian husband was 

[tunnie]

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 

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

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. 

 

would tell me also if I lived in an high apartment


ps: I remember some years ago an angry Russian husband was 

 

[Martin_1962]

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

[tunnie]

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

[cem_devecioglu]

they are sufficient for many purposes.. enjoy