Binoculars

[higgy]

I love the 8X42s. They are the right mixture of mag and light gathering. They are stable and you don't see your own movement in them as badly. I have a cheap pair in my truck at all times for glassing the landscape. The brand is simmons and I can get them here for about 25.00 at a discount store. They are armored and for the price are very good, they even are in paralax. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I have a pair of Nikons for hunting and trutfuly these are better, but for everyday use and banging around the cheapies are great.

Dane

 

[tracdoc]

_RaT_,

There is a nice, concise summary of binocular choices for different applications (birding, marine, etc), and influence of person's age, eyeglass wear on the selection process. You will find it at:
Binoculars for Astronomy & Observing...

I would suggest you take the "fork in the road" and look at other well-recognized dedicated bin makers besides that don't also make cameras and other optical gear. The reputations of those makers hinges solely on their bins. For example, I would highly recommend a look at <font color="green">Fujinon </font> :
Fujinon Binoculars
They are a leading Japanese mfr, which has been in business a long time, and which stays ahead of the curve in their optical designs. They have some of the finest optics around, and their construction is superb. They make a marine series, a birding series, etc. I have had a pair of the Fujinon marine bins for more than 20 years. They are just as bright today as any newer model, from any mfr. No fogging, crazing, or any other evidence of deterioration. I can't say that for my Nikons which are about 12 years old.

Good luck in your search...

 

[froggy]

I have always had Nikons and have been very pleased with them and would recommend them highly. Currently have three Nikons: 10x50, 7x50 and 10x25.