Pretty sure that was my advice, glad you like it. Bresser's C-series is really nice. A good step up from their Condor budget line without being stupidly expensive.
I'd argue that hand holding anything over 10x is already pretty difficult without resting the binos against a surface or using a mount (mostly use it for amateur astronomy, the common recommendation are 7x or 10x max)
Are zoom binoculars a gimmick? Is a 10-30x60 binoculars any good for general purposes?
* also, 60mm diameter binoculars are a bit heavy. Some people can easily hand hold those, but especially for daytime use there isn't much of a reason to go above 35mm to 50mm, very bright image already.
they will be large and heavy. for use on the fly, even 10x can be jerky if you don't have steady hands. high-power is more for tripod viewing, or hand viewing for very long distance open areas.
depends on the quality of the pair, but 32s should be fine when there is lots of light in the middle of the day. in theory they will only take a performance hit in low light.
I have a pair of 8x25 and they are my go to, does everything I need and minimizes perceived shaking. Really comes down to the quality of the glass and coatings rather than the size IMHO.
Frick all you snobby morons that claim spending 100$ or more on binoculars is worth it.
Just go to store and find sth that looks well. The difference between a decent 30$ and a 300$ binoculars is minimal and irrelevant
I agree there are serious diminishing returns on quality vs price, especially now...but there are differences and they become noticeable in less than ideal viewing conditions. I wouldn't spend hundreds of dollars on binos, but I wouldn't spend 30 either. I think I spent around $70 on my 8x25 leupolds and there is a stark difference between them and my 30ish dollars 10x25 bushnell cheapos...but the leupolds are definitely punching well above their price point.
Depends. If you’re hand holding them, don’t go high than 10x. If this is your first pair, a 10x42 or 8x42 would suit you well in the $200 range. I spend a lot of time behind my glass and I’m looking at the Swarovski NL Pure 10x42 to replace my Nikon’s.
Frick all you snobby morons that claim spending 100$ or more on binoculars is worth it.
Just go to store and find sth that looks well. The difference between a decent 30$ and a 300$ binoculars is minimal and irrelevant
Depends on what you need them for. Anything above 10x tends to be difficult to use free-hand and I prefer 8x myself for general purposes. Is this for larger close things like wildlife observation, small fast moving things like bird watching, for spotting where you'll have a tripod, astronomy?
depends on what you want out of them and budget.
I like monoculars more.
I have a Vortex Solo 10x36. Good pair of binoculars are superior in every way but I like the portability, compact size and low weight of monoculars.
I just got 12x36s IS III canon image stabilized binos, I love them.
I have these. Excellent for the $110+tax I got them for.
Some snon here suggested Bresser and I went for it, the seen nice, C-series 8x42
Pretty sure that was my advice, glad you like it. Bresser's C-series is really nice. A good step up from their Condor budget line without being stupidly expensive.
i have a pair of kite ursus 8x42, just compact enough and clear, big fov
Vortex, but I use monos, less weight
Are zoom binoculars a gimmick? Is a 10-30x60 binoculars any good for general purposes?
I'd argue that hand holding anything over 10x is already pretty difficult without resting the binos against a surface or using a mount (mostly use it for amateur astronomy, the common recommendation are 7x or 10x max)
So 30x seems a bit gimmicky.
* also, 60mm diameter binoculars are a bit heavy. Some people can easily hand hold those, but especially for daytime use there isn't much of a reason to go above 35mm to 50mm, very bright image already.
they will be large and heavy. for use on the fly, even 10x can be jerky if you don't have steady hands. high-power is more for tripod viewing, or hand viewing for very long distance open areas.
Yes. The top end of the zoom will be pretty unusable unless you spend a lot of money.
trash.
I bought 8x32s on a flash sale. I wanted something compact to look at wildlife. Did I frick up?
depends on the quality of the pair, but 32s should be fine when there is lots of light in the middle of the day. in theory they will only take a performance hit in low light.
Sounds great!
I have a pair of 8x25 and they are my go to, does everything I need and minimizes perceived shaking. Really comes down to the quality of the glass and coatings rather than the size IMHO.
I agree there are serious diminishing returns on quality vs price, especially now...but there are differences and they become noticeable in less than ideal viewing conditions. I wouldn't spend hundreds of dollars on binos, but I wouldn't spend 30 either. I think I spent around $70 on my 8x25 leupolds and there is a stark difference between them and my 30ish dollars 10x25 bushnell cheapos...but the leupolds are definitely punching well above their price point.
I would recommend these to anyone, they are under $70
>I would recommend these to anyone, they are under $70
Not anymore, they aren't. Inflation's a real b***h.
Should I? 15 USD used.
Depends. If you’re hand holding them, don’t go high than 10x. If this is your first pair, a 10x42 or 8x42 would suit you well in the $200 range. I spend a lot of time behind my glass and I’m looking at the Swarovski NL Pure 10x42 to replace my Nikon’s.
rhou
go big or go home
Frick all you snobby morons that claim spending 100$ or more on binoculars is worth it.
Just go to store and find sth that looks well. The difference between a decent 30$ and a 300$ binoculars is minimal and irrelevant
Depends on what you need them for. Anything above 10x tends to be difficult to use free-hand and I prefer 8x myself for general purposes. Is this for larger close things like wildlife observation, small fast moving things like bird watching, for spotting where you'll have a tripod, astronomy?