Binoculars

[MattF]

Hi,

My dad would like some binoculars, so I am thought this would be a good place to ask for advice, as I know nothing about them.

He would like to spend around £50.

If you need to know anything else to aid in helping me, please ask.

Sorry for this thread being so brief, as I said I know nothing about them so I cannot say much on the subject.

Thank you,
Matt

 

[RogDen31]

For hand holding 10x is about the highest magnifcation, also as in lens the larger front element with let in better light
I have just brought some 10x42 Opticrons for nearly £200, top class stuff can be over £500

have a look here

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=101422

 

[Joe T]

I bought some 10x50s from the RSPB HQ at Sandy in Bedfordshire. £35 I think. For the money, I'm very impressed.

 

[Outlaw]

£50 wont get much new, maybe worthwhile looking on ebay for second-hand. You'll want to be looking at porro prisms they are the bigger bulkier type, but at your price will have a sharper image and a wider field of view. Nikon Action 8x40 could be had for £50 not long ago at Jessops bit on the big side but decent image quality. Jessops were doing some Tasco bins around £70 these are nitrogen filled for fog proofing & water proof. Pro bins start from £500 to over £1000+ as usual with optical equipment you get what you pay for.

 

[andy_fozzy]

My advice, for what it's worth :bonk:

The Bresser 10X50's are magnificent.
And for £25, even better!!!!

These should retail for a lot more. They are as good as it gets......

Get them here

(I have nothing to do with that site, it's just the first one I found @ £25!!)

 

[Galaxy66]

I have a pair of Nikon binoculars, same as these for sale, but the non waterproof version, here in the classifieds,
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=101422&highlight=binoculars

I have no complaints and find them good to hold.