One of the advantages of going to a big bird festival are the vendors. Nothing
compares to selecting say 6 pair of binocs and looking thru each one at a time.
A good pair starts at $250.
A heavier more expensive pair may be worth it so the optics are more protected
for the day it gets bumped or dropped or rained on.
I have the $250 Vanguard which were # 1 rated by a bird maz. for the price
range.
You can spend 12 x $250 = close to $3,000 for binoculars. Are they worth it?
Suggest compare and see for yourself. If you have the disposable cash and love
birding and go out a lot, why not.My opinion, they may be, depends, maybe 10 %
improvement. But, optics are everything and you are shopping for optics.
At the same time I know a birding trip leader who is tops and he uses a 40 year
old Sears binoculars that he says cost 50-75 dollars.
More if needed on power and obj. lens size.
8 1/2 x 45 are a popular size and most people can hand hold easily.
10 power, not common, as may not be able to hold steady very long due to both
the weight and the magnification.
As for Image Stabilization binocs, I think the jury is still out. I see very
few birders using. Cameras, yes.
The next time out birding with a group ask if you can try their binocs!!
Preston Forsythe, Browder, KY
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I am currently trying out (very gingerly…might return them) a pair of Viper HD
10 x 42 binoculars. I like the optics, but they’re dense…they feel heavy. My
current pair also feels heavier than I think they should…is that a feature of
most good binos, or are there light-weight models out there that don’t
sacrifice image quality?
All help appreciated, either private or online.
Thanks,
Steve Kistler
kistlers@xxxxxxxxx
