In reply to Post #15
i have the fortis and love them, very robust, no fogging, waterproof and not over magnified which makes things sharp as hand doesnt have to be dead still, i guess there are little expensive compared to some though
i have the fortis and love them, very robust, no fogging, waterproof and not over magnified which makes things sharp as hand doesnt have to be dead still, i guess there are little expensive compared to some though
In reply to Post #1
For the money, I don't think you can get better than a Pentax UP 10 x 25 WP Porro Prism. Way better than (cough) something you can pick up from a tackle shop ... I have these compact bins on me every trip out. Small enough to pack away in the rucksack, not too heavy and the image quality is outstanding, even in low light - waterproof and incredibly well made. You can pick one up for just over £100 right now on Amazon. I did a lot of research before buying these and have found they're perfect for fishing.
For the money, I don't think you can get better than a Pentax UP 10 x 25 WP Porro Prism. Way better than (cough) something you can pick up from a tackle shop ... I have these compact bins on me every trip out. Small enough to pack away in the rucksack, not too heavy and the image quality is outstanding, even in low light - waterproof and incredibly well made. You can pick one up for just over £100 right now on Amazon. I did a lot of research before buying these and have found they're perfect for fishing.
In reply to Post #17
Just spotted a brand new pair of those for 50 quid on the bay. Snapped them up.
Nice one
Just spotted a brand new pair of those for 50 quid on the bay. Snapped them up.
Nice one
I have a pair of bushnall permafocus 10x50, a bit bulky but great to use and no adjusting to focus & good for long range viewing
In reply to Post #18
Thats exactly what I use
I was advised by a bird watching friend a few years ago to buy the H20 8 x 25 at first I was sceptical as I didnt think the image would be bright enough but I was wrong on this model its just perfect
My opinion is the highest usefull magnification for our use is 8 times as after that its harder to keep them still
and YES I have owned and used lots over the past 55 years
I still have an old favourite pair of Russian professional BNU USSR Helios 7 x 50 ZOMZ Binoculars with the green and red clip on filters that are totally awesome but they are heavy and massive so dont come out any more
Thats exactly what I use
I was advised by a bird watching friend a few years ago to buy the H20 8 x 25 at first I was sceptical as I didnt think the image would be bright enough but I was wrong on this model its just perfect
My opinion is the highest usefull magnification for our use is 8 times as after that its harder to keep them still
and YES I have owned and used lots over the past 55 years
I still have an old favourite pair of Russian professional BNU USSR Helios 7 x 50 ZOMZ Binoculars with the green and red clip on filters that are totally awesome but they are heavy and massive so dont come out any more
In reply to Post #21
Would these be any good to view opposite sides of lakes for showing fish etc. 10-12acre lakes ? You can see them in the right conditions but slightly choppy water becomes a lot harder
Would these be any good to view opposite sides of lakes for showing fish etc. 10-12acre lakes ? You can see them in the right conditions but slightly choppy water becomes a lot harder
In reply to Post #21
Hi Gerry iv been looking at the 8x42 of this version , do you think these would be over the top or should I get the 8x25 ones?
Hi Gerry iv been looking at the 8x42 of this version , do you think these would be over the top or should I get the 8x25 ones?
In reply to Post #23
the difference would be a brighter image and they would work better in lower light but of course if you can afford them they will work better but not so compact
the magnification is the same 8 times I dont know what the physical size of those are though not seen a pair
8 is the magnification power and “42” is the diameter (in millimeters) of the objective lenses (the lenses closest to the object you're viewing) you divide the magnification in this case 8 into the objective lens 42mm to give you the exit light reaching your eye the higher the number the brighter the image you see
also magnification the HIGHER it is the narrower the field of view so this is why on high powered lenses the field of view is so narrow you only got to move it a bit and you miss the fish
the difference would be a brighter image and they would work better in lower light but of course if you can afford them they will work better but not so compact
the magnification is the same 8 times I dont know what the physical size of those are though not seen a pair
8 is the magnification power and “42” is the diameter (in millimeters) of the objective lenses (the lenses closest to the object you're viewing) you divide the magnification in this case 8 into the objective lens 42mm to give you the exit light reaching your eye the higher the number the brighter the image you see
also magnification the HIGHER it is the narrower the field of view so this is why on high powered lenses the field of view is so narrow you only got to move it a bit and you miss the fish
8x30 is a great size for quick focus and locating your target area. As said before 10x40 or 50 have a narrower view.
There are bargains out there 2nd hand but you generally get what you pay for. Check bird sites for recommendations.
There are bargains out there 2nd hand but you generally get what you pay for. Check bird sites for recommendations.
Are night vision ones worth looking at.
In reply to Post #1
depends what your looking at
depends what your looking at
In reply to Post #27
Trying to see carp rolling
Trying to see carp rolling
In reply to Post #26
If you are looking a Night Vision , Start looking at Gen 2 equipment as a basic starting point , and go up from their Gen 3 ,Gen 4 ect
If you are looking a Night Vision , Start looking at Gen 2 equipment as a basic starting point , and go up from their Gen 3 ,Gen 4 ect
Barr & Stroud 8x42 Saharah's do the job for me... excellent in low light and nice and compact.
excellent in low light and nice and compact.