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01/16/2007 02:02:26 PM · #1 |
to take on my vacation to Yellowstone. Since I've never owned any I don't know what I need. Any advice on good ones or things to look for when puchasing binoculars?
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01/16/2007 02:07:19 PM · #2 |
Just buy this instead and forget the binoculars!!! |
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01/16/2007 02:10:20 PM · #3 |
LOL what it that? 500mm F4? I can already get out to 600mm with 300mm and 2x
Message edited by author 2007-01-16 14:10:58.
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01/16/2007 02:27:22 PM · #4 |
How about these? A bargain at only $14,723.50!
But seriously, I have these Bushnell's, and for only $50 they do a nice job. They're pretty powerful, so you need a steady hand or you can mount them on a tripod with an optional accessory. They have a rubber coating so they have a nice feel too. I also have some small pocket size binocs, but these are much more comfortable to look through. |
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01/16/2007 02:36:05 PM · #5 |
You can spend a shedload of money on binoculars, but bottom line, you'll be satisfied with something more reasonably-priced. I have a pair of Nikon Lookout III 10x50 binoculars that have served me well. I think I paid about $125 for them, probably six or seven years ago. The 10x magnification is actually a bit too much in some situations, but really nice in others. I definitely recommend 50mm oobjective size over 35mm, if space and weight are not main concerns.
Image stabilization is available on some newer models, and honestly that would be really, really nice, IMO.
edit: if you want to also use the binos for astronomy, you might want to go a bit more upscale. If you jsut want them for terrestrial use, you can find the more recent (IV or V) versions of the nikon 10x50 lookouts for about what I paid, maybe even less.
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01/16/2007 03:28:26 PM · #6 |
I have always been a fan of Steiner.
But yeah they are spendy...
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01/16/2007 03:38:27 PM · #7 |
I have a pair of Nikon 7x50 7.2 degree CF WP marine glasses (waterproof casing, built in compass) that I never use. They have a strap that will float them and a case to hold them. B&H sells them for $300.
These are like new. Want to make a deal? They are really bright, gather a lot of light.
R.
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01/16/2007 03:40:31 PM · #8 |
AS with buying camera gear, you need to decide what you want to use the binoculars for, ie: general sightseeing, bird and wildlife watching, sports, stargazing etc.
Like lenses, different binoculars suit different usage. |
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01/16/2007 04:34:10 PM · #9 |
Binocular Guide. I have some 7x50 and 16x50 but any over 10x mag are a struggle to hand hold steadily.
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01/16/2007 05:17:38 PM · #10 |
//www.cabelas.com
I buy a lot of my outdoor gear from here. Plus they have a buyers guide as well.
For what it's worth, all my optics are Bushnell and Tasco which I have bought from Cabela's.
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01/16/2007 06:44:13 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I have a pair of Nikon 7x50 7.2 degree CF WP marine glasses (waterproof casing, built in compass) that I never use. They have a strap that will float them and a case to hold them. B&H sells them for $300.
These are like new. Want to make a deal? They are really bright, gather a lot of light.
R. |
Thanks for the offer Robert but that's probably a little more than I want to spend. I was wanting to stay around $100 +/-
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01/16/2007 07:17:32 PM · #12 |
I have a pair of Opticron Imagic 8x42 which I love. They're rubber-coated, very robust, and the image is bright and clear. I've used them for the zoo, the races, and even some astronomy.
It depends on what you want to do with them. The bigger the primary lens the brighter the image will be, but they'll also be bulkier. btw, the magnification factor is the first figure, the lens diameter is the second figure. So 10x50 which is a common ratio means magnification of 10x with a lens diameter of 50mm.
Another important figure is obtained by dividing the second number by the first. (e.g. 50 / 10) - this gives you the 'exit pupil' - basically the bigger this number is the easier it is to view the image. 7mm is ideal, 5mm is common, 3mm might be pushing it. |
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01/16/2007 08:02:54 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by marbo:
Binocular Guide. I have some 7x50 and 16x50 but any over 10x mag are a struggle to hand hold steadily. |
Unless you get stabilized binos. I've tried a few of the Canon versions and they are simply amazing, especially the 18x50's. The image just locks into place and stays there. Most of the IS binos are really pricy, but Canon makes a 10x30 for under $300 and a 8x25 for under $200.
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