Peter
I find 8 x 40 or there abouts to be ideal compromise although they are
a little heavier than 8 x 30s.
There is no perfect specifications. The golden rule as far as I am
concerned is to try many and buy ones that suit yourself and your
pocket.
i have a number of sets ranging from 8 x 22 to 10 x 40 and find 8 x 40
the best overall.
Other factors like close focus and waterproofing are essential.
With binoculars as with many things "You get what you pay for" and my
expensive ones are definitely better (to see birds) than the cheaper
ones.
Go birding with others and try theirs (if they are willing) and get
experiences first. Make yourself a nuisance to the sales people by
insisting that you get the opportunity to try the binos outside before
you write the cheque of swipe the card.
Peter
On Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at 03:30 PM, Peter Shute wrote:
I have read many articles about choosing binoculars, and most seem to
suggest that 8x40 is the best compromise between magnification, field
of
view and weight for birders. One article even suggested 7x or even 6x
in order to get a better field of view. But I've been surprised how
many birders seem to use 10x. What do people recommend?
I've also found it a little perplexing that many high relief binoculars
(I wear glasses) have a narrowish field of view to begin with, so
what's
the point? And don't get me started on the amazing price variations
between dealers, and that fact that many are unable to convert between
the different FOV measurements.
Peter Shute
www.birding-aus.org
birding-aus.blogspot.com
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