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Cheapish binocular advice?

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Subject: Cheapish binocular advice?
From: "Dicksons" <>
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 15:29:47 +1000
Tim,

This is probably not what you're looking for but I thought I'd mention it
anyway. About a year ago I bought a set of pocket size bioculars. At the
time I intended to use them as back-ups for my "proper" binoculars, but now
I use them all the time - havn't picked up the big ones since. They only
cost $40, but for my purposes they are ideal - looking through them there
seems to be no difference to both the bigger, more-expensive ones I have,
plus they're more powerful at 10 by 25. I can't imagine lugging around a big
pair anymore, these just fit right into my pocket.

Perhaps to the more trained eye there are differences in the image they
produce, but I can't imagine ever buying a big pair when these little ones
do a fine job. Mine are Tascos  - I usually see them sitting on a little
stand outside camera shops about the place.

Tim Dickson
Townsville

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Bawden <>
To:  <>
Date: 01 10 2002 15:03
Subject: Cheapish binocular advice?


Gday All

Alas my old faithful binoculars came apart in spectacular fashion on the
weekend.... I guess I shouldn't complain, i was given them when i was 8.
Anyway now is not a particularly good time for me to be replacing them so I
am looking for something on the cheap end of the scale, up to around $200.
DOes anyone have any suggestions about brands and/or locations to purchase
them in Melbourne? I am looking for something in the 8*40 - 10*50 range.

Much Appreciated!
Cheers
Tim

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