Difference between Hoya 58CIR or Hoya HMC ? Does the more expensive HMC give that much better results to justify the price?
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Yes it does. I would never consider using a non-multi-coated filter on a digital camera. The reason is simple. The sensor has a flat glass protecting it (called a low-pass filter - LPF). Some light will bounce off the LPF and head out the lens. Since lens elements are multi-coated and curved, very little light will reflect back to the sensor. But since the front filter IS flat, you can get a lot of light bouncing back. If you use a non-coated, or single-coated filter, you get a lot of light reflected back into the sensor. This shows up as a loss of contrast (veiling flair) or as ghosts and hot spots. Multi-coated filters are designed to reduce this effect, but cannot eliminate it. This is a real problem when you shoot into a light source. When shooing into a light, ANY filter will degrade the image. Multi-coated filters are much better, though.
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Glass is sharper, and the sharpness is broader in the middle Vs. the plastic one only being very sharp almost completely in the center. The glass lens also has less of the barrel distortion. I'ts simply about preference, typically people purchase the holga cameras for the distortion ability...
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No I haven't compared them. I used to go to Radio Shack and just buy on. But this last time I went on line and the site I went to asked me some questions and to give them my zip code. It recommended one. It was cheaper than the one at Radio Shack and it worked really good. I am on Direct TV now with the antenna as a back up. I am 50 miles from Houston.
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I think the main differences are a better filter and digital controls. But you can do a comparison on their website to make sure.
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I was not sure when I first looked, then I realized the different models had different temperature capabilities, and if I recall some of them had different focus ratio as well.Keeping this in mind, Read descriptions carefully, the differences will be more apparent!
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Paul, thank you. From the specs alone, I agree, but I think there must be some significant difference between the two sets. The only thing I can see from the specs is something about the eyepiece adjustment.
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Well its funny you ask...my buddy just purchased the MTAC and after testing both of them out. This is what I concluded.Clarity...Both are equaldurability...Both are equalthe only advantage I see is that the Bushnell is more compact and the reticle doesn't cover the target as much and it is easier because of the lever to switch magnification. I like my Bushnell more than his burris but he likes his over mine cause he likes the large reticle. I have no complaints and love the scope. Both do slightly bleed in super dark settings on full brightness but all you do is turn it down 3 clicks and your there. Hope this helps.Justin Lincoln Well its funny you ask...my buddy just purchased the MTAC and after testing both of them out. This is what I concluded.Clarity...Both are equaldurability...Both are equalthe only advantage I see is that the Bushnell is more compact and the reticle doesn't cover the target as much and it is easier because of the lever to switch magnification. I like my Bushnell more than his burris but he likes his over mine cause he likes the large reticle. I have no complaints and love the scope. Both do slightly bleed in super dark settings on full brightness but all you do is turn it... » Read More Well its funny you ask...my buddy just purchased the MTAC and after testing both of them out. This is what I concluded.Clarity...Both are equaldurability...Both are equalthe only advantage I see is that the Bushnell is more compact and the reticle doesn't cover the target as much and it is easier because of the lever to switch magnification. I like my Bushnell more than his burris but he likes his over mine cause he likes the large reticle. I have no complaints and love the scope. Both do slightly bleed in super dark settings on full brightness but all you do is turn it down 3 clicks and your there. Hope this helps.Justin Lincoln « Show Less
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I got confused reading the reviews in the search engine over this, and I almost bought the wrong model. This camera (HX400V) is NOT the same as the H400, and reviews about this camera compared with the Sony website is a bit confusing. One reviewer said they are both the same except for GPS, which is incorrect. The basic model has a 63x zoom, and no GPS or WiFI, and some other features are missing, but the HX 400B/V is the high end model with the Carl Zeiss 50x lens, (better glass, lower f/stop) the Wifi, GPS and the upgraded capabilities.
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They're comparable in price and aperture and, since they're both Newtonians, their focal lengths are probably close. Their focal ratios are different, though. The Celestron has a focal ratio of f8 while the Orion has an f4 which translates to a brighter image. Also the Orion is on a Dobsonian mount, rather than the Celestron's slow motion controls, making it easier for a brand new user to point. In my opinion, though, once the slow motion controls are mastered, it's easier to track an object. Also, if you get the Orion, get rid of the red dot finder and get a small finder scope instead. The red dot finders, in my experience, are not reliable. If the battery runs out, it's useless.
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The price difference is caused by the scope size. The 9 mm on the DCT 411S1 model can squeeze into smaller spaces. Hope this helps you select which model will better meet your specific needs.
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Hi, I found no difference whatsoever! I alternate between the 2 of them depending on which one is cheaper! Hope that helps! :)
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Thanks for the reply. If you're right, it's odd that it's the one with the facial recognition that is cheaper---maybe there's some other difference?
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I've had the HC-55 almost a year and have been very happy with it. The 58 is not an improvement, just a model with different features. The speaker system and overall sound are exactly the same. The AUX input and BLUETOOTH input are much more useful for us than the Apple-proprietary and non-free features of the HC-58.
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I own a M150C-MS (MS=mechanical stage) and it appears the base is a different design compared to the M158C. The specs seem about the same. The M150C also has a 360 degree rotating head holding the eyepiece.
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Its nice to have the extra 20mm for low light applications. Cost is a factor though, depends on what you want to use it for. I think the larger unit is better for a number of different aplications
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It really depends on the size filters/lens that you have or want to use. I have a ton of 58mm lenses so that is why I bought this one. I imagine that they both are of good quality but again, it's all about what size lens you are going to be using.
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One reviewer says Vixia HF G10 owners won't find much reason to upgrade to the G20. The biggest differences are price (the G20 lists for $1099, while the G10 was about $1500), and much-improved low-light capability. Otherwise they're reportedly almost identical. I can't compare based on my own experience, but I *love* my G20!