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Swarovski SLC New 7x42 B
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| Manufacturer | Swarovski |
|---|---|
| Model | SLC New 7x42 B |
| Lens diameter [mm] | 42 |
| Magnification [x] | 7 |
| Angular field of view [deg] | 8 |
| Linear field of view [m/m] | 140/1000 |
| Exit pupil [mm] | 6 |
| Eye relief [mm] | 19 |
| Min. focusing dist. [m] | 4 |
| Twilight factor | 17.14 |
| Brightness | 36 |
| Prisms | Bak-4/roof |
| Dimensions [mm] | 164x122x71 |
| Weight [g] | 950 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Nitogen filling | Yes |
| Argon filling | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Tripod exit | Yes |
| Focusing | |
| Warranty [years] | 30 |
| Accesories | |
| Price | 5200 |
| Additional information | Manufactured in 2004-2010. |
Owners reviews (5)
Overall
Owner since: more than 10 years
Price: Can\'t Rec
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Only weight, you have to think about bringing them alone.
Pros: You can use them comfortably all day long. All the quality and robustness you could ask for along with being easy on the eyes all day long.
Summary: Just got a set of CL Curios for those times I do not want the weight.
Overall
Owner since: 1 month
Price: £750
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Some may find heavy but balanced well. Close focus poor but no biggie!
Pros: Everything! 7x magnification makes viewing just easier. Wonderful crisp natural image, top notch feel in use, lovely immersive view, a treat for your eyes. Got mine used/mint condition and what a joy. Why pay 3x more for current top Binos when these and Leica 8/7x42 BA/BN available used! I think these are my last big buy to keep and love.
Summary: Current binoculars market is saturated and top quality used models like these are built to last, so buy them while you still can. Apart from minor cons they are all I ever wanted from a great pair of optical glasses.
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 800
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Heavy
Pros: Everything other than weight
Summary: I have reviewed around 70 binoculars in the last two years, and owned 7 pairs including various other Alphas. One thing that annoyed me with every other pair was colour fidelity, where even Swaro ELs are slightly green, and Zeiss SFs are slightly blue. The Swaro SLC-Neu 7x42 is virtually colourless, which TBH I would consider the starting point for a binocular. But anyway, all other issues like sharpness, contrast, low CA, good focusing, nice handling (except weight), comfortable eye relief, good FoV etc etc are superlative in this model. Put it this way, although I also own EL 8.5SVs, which are technically superior, these 7x42 are actually more pleasure to use in virtually all situations apart from where light-weight is needed.
Overall
Owner since: more than 10 years
Price: £750
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Had to send them back to Swarovski - [epic task] as the seals in one of the tubes was leaking moisture into the interior and fogging up. My UK supplier was very good about it and eventually I got them back - no charge after Swarovski took them apart at the factory and replaced seals and regassed them . Labour bill was included in returns package and it showed in excess of 1000 euros of work and materials!! Well done Swarovski.
Pros: Best binoculars I have ever owned - brilliant in low light. Up there with the best [Zeiss BGAT, Fujinon etc. ]
Summary: Would recommend to anyone wanting a pair of binos for serious and professional work.You will pick out deer, intruders and vermin at incredible distance in appalling light conditions - snow, rain etc.
Overall
Owner since: 3 years
Price:
User profile: Amateur
Cons: + heavy
Pros: +stunning wide view +excellent for low light +built like a tank
Summary: Still one of the best bins available. Stunning bright crisp images and a wide fov. If you can handle the weight these offer great value, perfect for passerines and low light useage.