Unboxing APM 16x70 ED

[alanjgreen]

Today I received my APM 16x70 ED binos direct from Germany . Here are my unboxing photos...

Box as received via UPS

Inside the outer box

Removed from inner box

Contents of binocular case

End caps off!

Photos down the lens

All the bits & bobs...

Quick test result...

I set the dioptre to match my perscription (-3 both sides) then I focused each eye individually while looking at a distant sign post.

I inspected the distant snow covered lakeland fells and they looked superb and clear

My wife came for a look, so we just set the dioptre to 0 both sides and she was able to read the distant sign post.

The binos are pretty lightweight considering their physical size. Its very hard to keep them still though so I will see how I get on tomorrow when my monopod is due to arrive from Amazon.

Looking forward to that!

Alan

 

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Looks very nice indeed!

[alanjgreen]

Just been out for a quick look at the moon. Wow. Impressed.

I never realised the moon showed so many features in binos!

Some lovely craters and shading details.

They are just a bit wobbly without a tripod, so I will try again with the monopod tomorrow...

The only downside so far appears to be the 70mm lens caps, they keep falling off  I would expect better for £500. Now ordering  some Kaiser 85mm replacements...

Alan

[Damo636]

I have to agree with you Alan re the objective caps, they are pretty useless! It's the one gripe I have with an otherwise exceptional instrument. Enjoy! 

[Stormbringer]

very nice bins and using a monopod or tripod will definatly make a difference 

[iPeace]

Wow, those do look nice! Congrats!

[25585]

What big eye lenses they have! 

[Damo636]

On 29/11/2017 at 16:47, alanjgreen said:

 

The only downside so far appears to be the 70mm lens caps, they keep falling off  I would expect better for £500. Now ordering  some Kaiser 85mm replacements...

Alan

 

I wonder if the 85mm Kaiser lens caps will be a success Alan? My barrel ends measure just shy of 84mm? 

[alanjgreen]

1 minute ago, Damo636 said:

 

I wonder if the 85mm Kaiser lens caps will be a success Alan? My barrel ends measure just shy of 84mm? 

 

Better 1mm too big than too small I plan to add some "gorilla tape" around the inside of the rim (of the Kaiser caps) to reduce the size by the 1mm if needed.

[Damo636]

Sounds like a plan to me ?