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Low light bins

To: Michael Hunter <>
Subject: Low light bins
From: Dave Torr <>
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:06:21 +1100
You might want to read
http://boca.org.au/component/docman/doc_download/500-best-binocular-for-youwhich
has a lot of information on light gathering and the ideal ratio
according to your age!

On 8 March 2011 13:01, Michael Hunter <> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
>          While on the subject of binoculars, I am wondering whether 10 x 42
> is the best magnification x lens diameter combination for gloomy forest
> conditions or other low light situations where the quarry is not more than
> about 30m  away from  the observer, and magnification is not the major
> requirement.
>
>           Would optically equivalent (in quality) 7 x 50 give better light
> sensitivity and colour discrimination than say 10 x 42 or 10 x 50 ?
>
>            Close focus distance and rapid focus also relevant, as well as
> waterproofness in rainy humid conditions if not for scuba diving.
>
>                                                 Any suggestions?
>
>
>  Cheers
>
>
>      Michael
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