Looking for recommendations on Compact Binoculars?
In reply to Post #1
I use the Nikon 8x25 sportstar ex binoculars nice compact small size cost around £85 got mine from Jessops on line
I use the Nikon 8x25 sportstar ex binoculars nice compact small size cost around £85 got mine from Jessops on line
In reply to Post #2
Another for the Nikon sportstar 👍
Another for the Nikon sportstar 👍
In reply to Post #1
Another nikon vote... Travelite 8 x 25 EX
Another nikon vote... Travelite 8 x 25 EX
In reply to Post #1
Look at the vortex solo monocular if you want compact - they do a 8x25. Been using a monocular for years. You dont get as wide field of vision, but for what i use it for (spotting bubblers etc) it is great.
Look at the vortex solo monocular if you want compact - they do a 8x25. Been using a monocular for years. You dont get as wide field of vision, but for what i use it for (spotting bubblers etc) it is great.
In reply to Post #1
bought some Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8x42 for my day session tackle bag this summer and they have been great, given its quite a technical area its worth (IMO) taking some expert advice on intended usage before buying.
bought some Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8x42 for my day session tackle bag this summer and they have been great, given its quite a technical area its worth (IMO) taking some expert advice on intended usage before buying.
In reply to Post #6
40s aren't going to be compact tho.
25s are compact, personally I think 32s are the right balance between size and viewing quality for fishing
I think I'm going to get a decent pair of 32s and get shot of my 25s and 42s
40s aren't going to be compact tho.
25s are compact, personally I think 32s are the right balance between size and viewing quality for fishing
I think I'm going to get a decent pair of 32s and get shot of my 25s and 42s
In reply to Post #7
not especially compact, but they pack down smaller than when in use. not an area of expertise of mine granted!
not especially compact, but they pack down smaller than when in use. not an area of expertise of mine granted!
I have a few the Bushnell H2o binoculars LINKY POO 
AND
the Nikon Sportstar EX 8x25 LINKY POO
and 4 other pairs that are very good in very low light but that comes at the expense of being huge in size
hard to pick a winner both linked binoculars are surprisingly bright clear images for a 25mm end lens size
and OF COURSE 8 times is about as strong as you want or need for our use
any stronger and the field of view alters and they jump all over the place at the slightest movement from you
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the Nikon Sportstar EX 8x25 LINKY POO
and 4 other pairs that are very good in very low light but that comes at the expense of being huge in size
hard to pick a winner both linked binoculars are surprisingly bright clear images for a 25mm end lens size
and OF COURSE 8 times is about as strong as you want or need for our use
any stronger and the field of view alters and they jump all over the place at the slightest movement from you
In reply to Post #9
why do you need 6 pairs of binoculars?!
why do you need 6 pairs of binoculars?!
In reply to Post #10
bit nosey aint you
because I been fishing for carp since 1962 and you tend to accumulate things over time
I have owned and used 17 different single stoves 4 different double burner stoves 2 different cadac cooker 2 different Cobb cookers 3 Trangia stoves sets
5 different bait boats 2 inflatables 3 motors
21 head torches
and dont get me started on Rods ,reels ,alarms.bedchairs chairs,brollys . bivvys braids monos and fluorocarbon lines
I would be here all day lol
am easily tempted
thats why when I recommend something its not like SOME people recommending just the one they happen to be using
bit nosey aint you
because I been fishing for carp since 1962 and you tend to accumulate things over time
I have owned and used 17 different single stoves 4 different double burner stoves 2 different cadac cooker 2 different Cobb cookers 3 Trangia stoves sets
5 different bait boats 2 inflatables 3 motors
21 head torches
and dont get me started on Rods ,reels ,alarms.bedchairs chairs,brollys . bivvys braids monos and fluorocarbon lines
I would be here all day lol
am easily tempted
thats why when I recommend something its not like SOME people recommending just the one they happen to be using
In reply to Post #8
Mine neither, but I found 25s wanting, and 42s just a bit too big a lot of the time.
I'm kind of tempted by some 12x stabilised bins but I don't want to pay for them
Mine neither, but I found 25s wanting, and 42s just a bit too big a lot of the time.
I'm kind of tempted by some 12x stabilised bins but I don't want to pay for them
In reply to Post #12
IN what did you find them wanting ? was it in low light dusk ??
IN what did you find them wanting ? was it in low light dusk ??
In reply to Post #13
That is a big part of it, especially when they're most needed at dawn and dusk. Bigger just gives a clearer, brighter more comfortable view
I also find it easier to hold the bigger heavier ones steady, so where 8x is my absolute max for 25s I can hold 12x50s about as steady
That is a big part of it, especially when they're most needed at dawn and dusk. Bigger just gives a clearer, brighter more comfortable view
I also find it easier to hold the bigger heavier ones steady, so where 8x is my absolute max for 25s I can hold 12x50s about as steady
In reply to Post #14
I would rather have that extra magnification and clarity in weaker light, they are a lot smaller than my Leupold 10X50's and I find them very comfy to use. I am probably easily pleased though.
I would rather have that extra magnification and clarity in weaker light, they are a lot smaller than my Leupold 10X50's and I find them very comfy to use. I am probably easily pleased though.
In reply to Post #11
Do you keep a tally chart of what you have had? 😀 I cant even remember what i bought last month.
Do you keep a tally chart of what you have had? 😀 I cant even remember what i bought last month.
In reply to Post #1
For fishing, I generally use Pentax UP 8 x 25 WP. Very compact, superb build quality, waterproof, very clear images... just brilliant to tuck into the rucksack.
I do also have Pentax ZD 10 x 50 - only use those when session fishing, as they're heavy and a bit bulky, but being top-end optics, just awesome at whey they do.
You can't go wrong with Pentax Binos, even the cheaper ones are really good.
For fishing, I generally use Pentax UP 8 x 25 WP. Very compact, superb build quality, waterproof, very clear images... just brilliant to tuck into the rucksack.
I do also have Pentax ZD 10 x 50 - only use those when session fishing, as they're heavy and a bit bulky, but being top-end optics, just awesome at whey they do.
You can't go wrong with Pentax Binos, even the cheaper ones are really good.
In reply to Post #11
haha fair play - nice to see you giving back to the community
haha fair play - nice to see you giving back to the community
In reply to Post #16
yes I am a diary writer
yes I am a diary writer
In reply to Post #14
I have a pair of top quality Russian Zenith 7 x 50 binoculars with yellow and green clip on filters these are just AMAZING !! you can see perfectly when its almost dark trouble is they are bloody huge !!
you divide the magnification with the end lens size the higher the number the brighter the image in this case 50 divided by 7 =7 thats called the exit pupil diameter
its the amount of light reaching the eye but this would go down if you increased the magnification so a 10 x 50 wont be as bright as the exit pupil diameter would be 5 not 7 quite a drop !!
having said all this a good quality 8 x 25 will be brighter than an 8 x 42 if the 42 end lens was a poor quantity lens
I have a pair of top quality Russian Zenith 7 x 50 binoculars with yellow and green clip on filters these are just AMAZING !! you can see perfectly when its almost dark trouble is they are bloody huge !!
you divide the magnification with the end lens size the higher the number the brighter the image in this case 50 divided by 7 =7 thats called the exit pupil diameter
its the amount of light reaching the eye but this would go down if you increased the magnification so a 10 x 50 wont be as bright as the exit pupil diameter would be 5 not 7 quite a drop !!
having said all this a good quality 8 x 25 will be brighter than an 8 x 42 if the 42 end lens was a poor quantity lens
In reply to Post #20
Possibly worth pointing out that as you age the maximum pupil size for most people will reduce. By the time you get to your 70s it could well be a lot less than 7mm making those 7x50s just as bright as 8x40s for your eyes.
Possibly worth pointing out that as you age the maximum pupil size for most people will reduce. By the time you get to your 70s it could well be a lot less than 7mm making those 7x50s just as bright as 8x40s for your eyes.
Funny thing is I have always had good night. vision I mostly hate lights at night
in my home I get up a couple of times a night for a pee I never find the need to turn a light on even though its pitch black I can see perfectly when I go fishing I can walk round the banks without using a light hate it when someone comes round with a head torch on I always ask them to turn it off it takes about 30 seconds then I can see again properly
its quite amazing just how well we can see in the dark
try this easy test when you go to bed turn the light out then look around the room straight away you wont be able to see much at all now close your eyes count slowly to 40 then open your eyes and you will be amazed how much you can now see
in my home I get up a couple of times a night for a pee I never find the need to turn a light on even though its pitch black I can see perfectly when I go fishing I can walk round the banks without using a light hate it when someone comes round with a head torch on I always ask them to turn it off it takes about 30 seconds then I can see again properly
its quite amazing just how well we can see in the dark
try this easy test when you go to bed turn the light out then look around the room straight away you wont be able to see much at all now close your eyes count slowly to 40 then open your eyes and you will be amazed how much you can now see
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