If you read up on binos you'll note that larger magnification results in
smaller field of view, a bad thing for finding and viewing quick-moving
songbirds. If you're going to use the binos for shorebird or seabird viewing,
then larger power for the open spaces and greater distance is
good. frankly, a spotting scope is better for that application, so that
still takes me back to an 7x or 8x Bino. I think most experienced birders
are in agreement on this point: get a good pair of 8x binos and a scope (my
preferred eyepiece is a fixed power wide angle on my Kowa scope, btw).
Mitch Ratzlaff
On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, James Billstine <billstinj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
My Monarch ATB's eyecups are shot and I am looking at the Monarch 7 as an
upgrade. My currents are 10x, I am thinking about going with 8x as they
seem more functional overall (especially with regards to pelagic birding on
a boat). Any thoughts I haven't considered?
