[va-richmond-general] Re: Fw: Binoculars

I would not recommend "compact" binoculars for an  elderly Alzheimmer's (sp) 
patient.--- too narrow a field of vision ... and  often a bit pricey given the 
likelihood of the items being dropped  ...I would suggest something strong 
("armored" or "rubber coated) with a  wide field of view and probably on the 
low 
to medium end for  price.  7x50's would be best, 7x40 or 7x35 wide angle 
would be OK and would  be lighter.   I'd look at stuff designed for hunters and 
/ 
or  students.  Try some hunting magazines and/or a big sporting goods store 
for  examples.  The other way to go would be just to find the least  expensive 
things around ... and buy two.  Bushnell makes some  inexpensive stuff, but 
there are a host of no-name products.
    Ralph White

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