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Hud
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Re: Binocular advice...
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Reply #20 on:
March 12, 2012, 01:13:00 AM »
For low light situations in the morning or late afternoon, Nikon or Leupold in 6 x 30, 7 x35 or 8 x 42, 8.5 x 45, will allow maximum light to the eye. Lower power better in fog or rain, but higher better for distance. Look at the field of view, construction, coated lenses and waterproof factors. Good binocs from good companies often have life time warranty, especially important if they get dropped.
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Reply #21 on:
March 12, 2012, 08:41:00 AM »
Good buy, Great binoculars. !!!!
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March 12, 2012, 03:29:00 PM »
I have the 6x30 Yosemite by Leupold. Paid $66 now they go for about $95.
8x42 Nikon Monarch for when weight is not a factor, and Optolyth 8X56 for looking at the next mountain.
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Reply #23 on:
March 12, 2012, 04:02:00 PM »
Those who denigrate 8x20s because of their poor performance in low-light are right . . . mostly.
However, I have a pair of 8x20 Leicas --- some of the best glass one can buy --- and they're surprisingly good in low-light.
That said, I have a pair of Busnell 8x42s that are much brighter early and late in the day.
The Leicas are very small and weigh less than 8 ounces. The Bushnells, of course, are much bulkier and weigh in at 1.5 pounds.
The Leicas can go with me anywhere, anytime . . . and they do. Often, I decide that the bigger Bushnells are not worth lugging around.
It's good to remember: The terrific binoculars you DON'T take along are not as good as the lesser binoculars you DO take with you.
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Gil Verwey
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March 12, 2012, 04:18:00 PM »
I have a older pair of 8X20 Zeiss. I bought them new in 1981. They are great for still hunting and whitetail.
I bought a used older pair of 10X40 T*. I couldn't get both eyes to focus. Zeiss guarantees their binoculars for life. I called about getting them fixed and they told me to ship them to their service department. I haven't gotten them back yet, but I am expecting that they will be repaired.
Having said that today many of the current binoculars are very good. I just bought a pair of 10X40 Bushnell H2O. I took them on a 11 day backpacking hunt for elk in Colorado. I had all kinds of weather - rain, snow and sleet. The binoculars were great and more clear than my 10x40 Zeiss. They were extremely clear with a wide field of view and never fogged up. It seems today's manufacturing of these binoculars has gotten pretty good and I don't think you have to spend that kind of money any more for a good pair of binoculars.
Just my opinion.
Gil
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Andy Cooper
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March 12, 2012, 04:22:00 PM »
I've used Zeiss 10x40's for everything since ~1980...couldn't be happier. Don't like compacts of any sort, though.
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March 12, 2012, 04:37:00 PM »
Everything has a trade off, glasses are no different. I personally dont like small binos as I have larger hands and small glasses can make my hands cramp up. One thing I can tell you is you'll never regret buying good glasses. I bought a set of swarovski 8.5x42 and the first time I peered thru them, the first thing that went thru my head was...why did I wait so long?
Good glasses do cost, no doubt about it. But, if you take care of them, it should be a one time expenditure that will amaze you every time you look thru them.
How much is that worth?
Like someone else said, you dont need to go to that level of glass to get a great view. The smallest glasses I personally use are 32mm objectives (6x32 eagle optics platinum rangers). They are no longer made in that configuration but I paid 150 for those glasses. That is a good buy on quality optics. The el's were a bit more...
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Re: Binocular advice...
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March 12, 2012, 10:55:00 PM »
if you're still on the fence - buy them!!!! You won't be sorry. Personally, I think the best binoculars you can get are the ones you actually carry with you. Ones that small should be with you all the time. At that price they are a steal.
They are a niche objective size, HOWEVER, they are clearly the best you can get for the size. If you're going on a once in a lifetime sheep hunt you want something with a bigger objective but high quality. The 2.5mm exit pupil will be fine in all but the darkest of first and last light. go for it
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March 12, 2012, 11:41:00 PM »
I own a pair and really like them for what I bought them for: binos small enough that never mind bringing them along, and great for many situations where lighting is good to "decent".
Just realize the compromise they are: small lenses = less light through the glass. So in low light situations you won't see as much or as well as with bigger lens binoculars.
On an evening walk in the woods with a rifle hunting fried let me try his 8 x 56 Leicas. It was almost like the binoculars "added" extra light to the picture. Big difference in picture, but also big difference in size and weight.
Henrik
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March 13, 2012, 08:37:00 AM »
I have a pair of Leupold 8x32 Katmais. I sent them back for some warranty work. Moisture got inside. The company sent me a brand new pair. I'm sure there are better brands/models, but I've been happy w/ these. They have met my needs & they come from a great company.
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March 13, 2012, 07:36:00 PM »
Good glass and a good company to deal with. Low light as in before legal shooting they will be dark. They will work fine for most all bowhunting. They will shine because they will always be with you.
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March 13, 2012, 07:39:00 PM »
I have a pair of Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42s and really like the quality of these, especially given the price. Used them on a recent hog hunt and was very please with clarity and light gathering capabilities.
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