Anyone into Binoculars

larryinlc · 07-14-2009, 06:17 PM

One other factor that was important to me was eye relief. If you have longish lashes, you'll most certainly be annoyed if you have to bury your eyes into the glass and have lash rub. Long eye relief, while not essential to the view, can make or break the pleasure of a fine pair of binoculars.

My personal preference is 8 power. It give wide angle of view and is easily hand holdable. If you want more durable and perhaps water resistant, go with a roof prism. They'll cost a bit more than porro prism but you might like them best.

I use the fine Nikon 8x32 Superior E porros that are as good as they come. They're certainly not cheap though, but they will last a lifetime.

Here's a great site for reviews.

http://www.betterviewdesired.com/

Larry

FriendlyMan · 07-14-2009, 06:54 PM

Hi, Thank you all for your in put on this, I have most of the day off tomorow I can visit this store. From the link I'm giving you can u please suggest a little list which I start looking at when I get to the store please?

I don't have very big eye brows but I do wear glasses which I guess will need to be removed. And I do think you guys are right, I'd be more in trested in having a more wider/ more to see but at the same time I want it to be close up.

So what do you think?

Bigloo, I'm not sure I'd buy it for that but the Squirrel idea is a good place to start for beginners.

07-14-2009, 07:21 PM

I have the Nikon 10X42 ATB Binos. Mine are the camo model I paid around $300. They are worth the price. Very clear.

-Zach

Bruins Fan · 07-14-2009, 07:30 PM

I am happy with my Nikon Sports & Marine 7x50 Waterproof Binocular.

07-14-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Anyone into Binoculars One other factor that was important to me was eye relief. If you have longish lashes, you'll most certainly be annoyed if you have to bury your eyes into the glass and have lash rub. Long eye relief, while not essential to the view, can make or break the pleasure of a fine pair of binoculars. My personal preference is 8 power. It give wide angle of view and is easily hand holdable. If you want more durable and perhaps water resistant, go with a roof prism. They'll cost a bit more than porro prism but you might like them best. I use the fine Nikon 8x32 Superior E porros that are as good as they come. They're certainly not cheap though, but they will last a lifetime. Here's a great site for reviews. http://www.betterviewdesired.com/ Larry

07-14-2009, 06:54 PM	#2
FriendlyMan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: JACK Location: NYC Posts: 212 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone into Binoculars Hi, Thank you all for your in put on this, I have most of the day off tomorow I can visit this store. From the link I'm giving you can u please suggest a little list which I start looking at when I get to the store please? I don't have very big eye brows but I do wear glasses which I guess will need to be removed. And I do think you guys are right, I'd be more in trested in having a more wider/ more to see but at the same time I want it to be close up. So what do you think? Bigloo, I'm not sure I'd buy it for that but the Squirrel idea is a good place to start for beginners.

07-14-2009, 07:21 PM	#3
Diesel Kinevel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone into Binoculars I have the Nikon 10X42 ATB Binos. Mine are the camo model I paid around $300. They are worth the price. Very clear. -Zach

07-14-2009, 07:30 PM	#4
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone into Binoculars I am happy with my Nikon Sports & Marine 7x50 Waterproof Binocular. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.