I just ordered these. As winter is coming, I may not be inclined to lug my telescope out into the cold weather, so I ordered these things to look at the stars with. Does anyone else have these, and how do you like them?
Oberwerk 20x80 light weight binocs
Started by dale tubbs, 10/05/2003 01:43AM
Posted 10/05/2003 01:43AM
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Posted 10/05/2003 11:10AM
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Dale,
I have had my Burgess 20X80 LW since Feb of 2003. I believe the Oberwerk LW is made in the same factory but perhaps with better broadband multi-coating. Mounted on the Bogen 3221 tripod with a 501 head the 20X80 LWs were my most used astro binos during the past six month.(I also have Oberwerk 12X60, Orion 20X80 and ProOptics 25X100) Edge sharpness and useabel field is much better than my Orion 20X80 which weight 40% more and cost twice as much. It does show some purple/green fringe if I am viewing objects in daylight with high contrast. I still prefer them over 20-30X spotting scopes for observing shore birds, high flying black/turkey vultures, aircraft and hot air ballons. At 3.5 lbs I can use them for short periods if I am seated with my elbow supported.
The mechanical construction of these Chinese Giants are less rugged than the ones made is Japan. QC is also less consistent. Do check them over carefully for collimation and flaring and use them often. Some of the high power Burgess/Oberwerks I looked thru have limited right diopter adjustment. Oberwerk has excellent customer service & will replace yours with no questions asked if you have a problem during the warranty period.
Erik D
I have had my Burgess 20X80 LW since Feb of 2003. I believe the Oberwerk LW is made in the same factory but perhaps with better broadband multi-coating. Mounted on the Bogen 3221 tripod with a 501 head the 20X80 LWs were my most used astro binos during the past six month.(I also have Oberwerk 12X60, Orion 20X80 and ProOptics 25X100) Edge sharpness and useabel field is much better than my Orion 20X80 which weight 40% more and cost twice as much. It does show some purple/green fringe if I am viewing objects in daylight with high contrast. I still prefer them over 20-30X spotting scopes for observing shore birds, high flying black/turkey vultures, aircraft and hot air ballons. At 3.5 lbs I can use them for short periods if I am seated with my elbow supported.
The mechanical construction of these Chinese Giants are less rugged than the ones made is Japan. QC is also less consistent. Do check them over carefully for collimation and flaring and use them often. Some of the high power Burgess/Oberwerks I looked thru have limited right diopter adjustment. Oberwerk has excellent customer service & will replace yours with no questions asked if you have a problem during the warranty period.
Erik D
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