Hi Chris
I generally use 10 x 50s but occasionally clients turn up with 30x50. I
will suggest these people try a range. Thank you for your comprehensive
answer.
Kind regards
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on 28/6/11 9:21 PM, Chris Ross at wrote:
> Denise,
>
> binoculars can be quite a personal choice and it is normally best if you
> can try a few pairs before deciding, then there's the question of
> budget, from $200 to the sky's the limit and while the returns diminish
> somewhat as the price goes up, the top line binoculars are really a joy
> to use. I use Leica 10 x 42s and I expect they'll outlast me.
>
> First there's magnification and size, 8x is quite popular and 10x is the
> limit for steady hand holding for most people. If you have steady hands
> go with 10x, 8x will be a little brighter and a wider field making it
> easier to find the subject. for size, 42mm is a good choice and if you
> want something smaller/lighter more compact then 30-32 mm is about as
> small as I would suggest, so that's 8x32, 10x32, 8x42 or 10x42.
>
> Regarding brands, the Nikon monarchs are good value and quite light,
> next step up would be something like Kowa or Pentax. For top of the
> line Leica or Swarovski. Prices range from $500 or so for the Monarchs
> to $900-$1000 for the Kowa to $2300-$2700 for the Leica/Swarovskis,
> there's a Swarrovski SLC 8x32 that's' a relative bargain among European
> binoculars at about $1400. If they are too much Gerbers in this size
> range go for about $400. These are all roof prism style that have
> straight barrels, which are more compact but harder to make with high
> optical quality. Many of the binos listed above will be waterproof and
> nitrogen filled, and relatively rugged. Those are approximate prices at
> Bintel where they have many of the binos in stock to try. You will
> likely find them cheaper on line, but without trying them you may find
> the ones you buy don't really suit you.
>
> Chris Ross
>
>
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