Anyone suggest a good set of Binoculars

Last year when I weas in Switzerland, I bought a pair of Olympus 12x50. I also tried a pair of 12x50 Pentax..... the difference with the Olympus was amazing.

They were so clear.

I also have Nikon binoculars (being a pro Photog I use Nikon cameras and like their stuff) but the Olympus are really amazing.. have a look!

Cheers

Mark T

A good set of waterproof ones seems to be the order of the day

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We have a set of Bushnell Perma Focus (self focusing) not real
expensive about $90-00 they can pick out a pimple on a pig from a distance.

Cheers
Daza

Hello - depends what your budget is. I use Nikon Monarchs - 10x40. purchased on ebay from US (reconditioned set) at half cost of new set in Australia. You only get what you pay for - the more expensive sets (up to a point) are noticably better than cheaper brands/models, though im not sure some of the $2K or 3k models could be that good.

The Birding Shop - Binos

Cheers
Greg

swarovski 10x25 for light compact clear as air (not bejing) vision binos and for reduced eye fatigue...(might depend on what ya lookin at of course..:)...)

why carry large binos when your out camping and treking

your nikons were probably a good entry point albeit being a tad large especially for treking

The best type by far are unfortunately very expensive Warfer.

They are normal binoculars but are then electronically stabilized.

E.G Cannon 15X50 IS


The problem with most is that you have to hold them very steady to use magnifications above roughly 10. The image stablized ones circumvent this have have to be seen to be believed.

My main use of binoculars is to have them always ready in the side pocket of the car such that they can be used at traffic lights etc to scan ahead.
I.E. quick light and fast - hence I got much lighter Bushnell 7-15 X 25mm and got a 120mm refractor telescope with the change.

The max mag of 15 is rarely used , but there simplicity and effectiveness to get information quick is hard to beat.

Wayne,

Your not supposed to have the bino's on when snorkling from one nudy beach to the other!!! (Use a dry bag!?!?)



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Thankyou guys,I agree the 12x50 is too big...

Cheers once again..

Gooday,
Bought a pair of 10x40 Swarovski in the US a couple of years ago, never looked through a clearer lens. Not Cheap!
Cheers,
Boroma6.04.

Gooday,
Bought a pair of 10x40 Swarovski in the US a couple of years ago, never looked through a clearer lens. Not Cheap!
Cheers,
Boroma6.04.