Thanks very much for the detailed review. Question, you mentioned you wear contacts - how is the usable eye relief with glasses? I wear glasses and generally need 18 mm of actual eye relief or more depending on the height of the eye cup when fully retracted. Looks like the eye cup is very mininal when retracted (which is good for glasses) but I'd love to hear your opinion.
For years I experienced the same diopter 'issue' with my Zeiss Conquest and Victory were i had to set it to -1 for a sharp view. Now with my NL Pure's it's at 0 dead on. (I have perfect eye sight) Goes to show how good the optics, build and QC are at Swarovski.
Thank you for this very informative test. I am a photographer and a polar guide and binoculars are my first tool for looking for bears on the ice... in particular. I have old 8x30 SLCs which still work great but want to invest in a newer 10x42 pair and the NL Pure look great! However, I have read on some foreign forums that these binoculars posed two major problems: 1/ condensation on the exit lenses (next to the eyes) especially in cold conditions (much much more than other top-of-the-range binoculars). This would be due to the abandonment of the treatment of glasses with SvaroClean which would contain PFCs harmful to the environment. 2/ Glare problems in bright light conditions (snow, water, reflections...) which would be due to the fact that the inside of the frame is not black over the entire body of the binoculars (unlike the Leica Noctivid ). Do you have an opinion on these two points which are essential for me given my use (use on the sea, in the Arctic > snow, ice, water, strong contrast with negative temperatures)
I have the Leica HD-R’s and think about going to the NLs and a dedicated Leica rangefinder. What do I gain optically coming from a high end rangefinding bino compared to a non rangefinding pair
Is the optical quality of SWAROVSKI NL Pure the best among all binocular brands? Is its clarity and true color reproduction the best in binoculars in the world?
@@mauriciolacruz Yes, superb optics. You can’t get much better. I personally preferred them over the Zeiss SF’s but it starts becoming subjective to the users eyes. If I was forced to use one big 3’s binoculars (EL, SF, or the Nocitivid) for my lifetime I would not be disappointed.
I try to no clean it in the field until I absolutely have to. They took a dunk in the spring the next day to get the grime off. Absolutely nuts what 16 hours a day 10 straight days will do to ocular.
Great detailed explanation of the differences between NL and EL. Made me change my mind and I will get some NL's. Thanks!
Awesome glass took me 6 month to get it but it’s here now .Thank you for posting.
Thanks very much for the detailed review. Question, you mentioned you wear contacts - how is the usable eye relief with glasses? I wear glasses and generally need 18 mm of actual eye relief or more depending on the height of the eye cup when fully retracted. Looks like the eye cup is very mininal when retracted (which is good for glasses) but I'd love to hear your opinion.
Extremely helpful, Definitely going to get the NL now.
To be able to have 12x with the same footprint as 10x EL with the same field of view and the ergonomics is huge.
The headrest is worth getting for these in x 10 or x 12, it does work very well to reduce tremor whilst viewing.
For years I experienced the same diopter 'issue' with my Zeiss Conquest and Victory were i had to set it to -1 for a sharp view. Now with my NL Pure's it's at 0 dead on. (I have perfect eye sight) Goes to show how good the optics, build and QC are at Swarovski.
Thank you for this very informative test. I am a photographer and a polar guide and binoculars are my first tool for looking for bears on the ice... in particular. I have old 8x30 SLCs which still work great but want to invest in a newer 10x42 pair and the NL Pure look great! However, I have read on some foreign forums that these binoculars posed two major problems: 1/ condensation on the exit lenses (next to the eyes) especially in cold conditions (much much more than other top-of-the-range binoculars). This would be due to the abandonment of the treatment of glasses with SvaroClean which would contain PFCs harmful to the environment. 2/ Glare problems in bright light conditions (snow, water, reflections...) which would be due to the fact that the inside of the frame is not black over the entire body of the binoculars (unlike the Leica Noctivid ). Do you have an opinion on these two points which are essential for me given my use (use on the sea, in the Arctic > snow, ice, water, strong contrast with negative temperatures)
These have been tested down to -25c as part of their operating claim, haven't they?
I have the Leica HD-R’s and think about going to the NLs and a dedicated Leica rangefinder. What do I gain optically coming from a high end rangefinding bino compared to a non rangefinding pair
How about the 12x42 NL Pure?
Those are great!!!!!
What is the tripod adapter and where do you get it?
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Is the optical quality of SWAROVSKI NL Pure the best among all binocular brands? Is its clarity and true color reproduction the best in binoculars in the world?
Yes they are the best!
Using Swaros since more then 20 years, my answer is : YES !!!
I almost can't hear your voice, sorry.
Sorry, that's what happens when you've got a herd of elk 300-400 yards you're hunting.
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Hehee... I was guessing something like that. 😉👍🏻
Have you tried the Leica Noctivid?
@@mauriciolacruz Yes, superb optics. You can’t get much better. I personally preferred them over the Zeiss SF’s but it starts becoming subjective to the users eyes. If I was forced to use one big 3’s binoculars (EL, SF, or the Nocitivid) for my lifetime I would not be disappointed.
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And which one do you prefer (and why) between the EL SV, the NL and the Noctivid?
Good video, well done. But OMG 5.41 mins - how dirty is that glass. !!!!!
I try to no clean it in the field until I absolutely have to. They took a dunk in the spring the next day to get the grime off. Absolutely nuts what 16 hours a day 10 straight days will do to ocular.
@@alex781021 No worries, i thought i was the only one that had glass like that. Once again - Great video.
Deutsche
Els look better imo, nl pure bit ugly shape.
Can't hear your voice.
Why bother doing the review when you have to whisper.
Should have done the review somewhere you didn't need to whisper.
Oh to be rich!
This requires sub-titles; I cannot understand a word the Yank is saying.
Shame, excellent binocular but I’m very sorry to say terrible review