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Dave1812 Member Joined: 21 Sep 2008 No. of posts: 42  View other posts by Dave1812 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2009 Hi All, Can anyone please advise me on binoculars, I'm after a pair that will be used for general nature viewing. I'm unsure on what is the best magnification to opt for. Any info on makes/models would also be welcome. I have a budget of around ú150 David Hind Wildlife Trust (Cumbria) - Member Solway AONB - Volunteer |
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Sleepy_Dragon Member Joined: 19 Aug 2009 No. of posts: 11  View other posts by Sleepy_Dragon |
Posted: 27 Aug 2009 Hi, For general veiwing an 8x21 magnification would probably do as they are also compact and usally fit in a pocket. As for makes/models thats something you will need to try yourself as there are so many different types now, my only advice is to make sure its comforble in your hands and not too weighty. hope this helps. Scott |
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-LAF Senior Member Joined: 03 Apr 2003 No. of posts: 317  View other posts by -LAF |
Posted: 01 Sep 2009 8x40 ish is considered the usual birding optic, as it gives plenty of light gathering and a wide field of view. 10x models bring the subject noticeably closer but become a little trickier to hold stable. Higher mags can be a real pain. If you look at more than just birds, a good close-focus ability is invaluable. I recently bought a couple of pairs of Opticron Aspheric 8x40s. They're the older, less trendy porro-prism design (more expensive bins use roof prisms for a lower profile/weight) but optically they're excellent and just ?75 a pair. A final note, if you use them a lot in winter, nitrogen filled roof-prism designs won't fog up on you, which is very handy! If you go to a place like InFocus (there's one at Slimbridge WWT, and they're probably at similar sites all over the country) you can pick them up and use them before deciding, which is always the best way. Lee Fairclough |
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