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    Posted: March/14/2013 at 15:55
hey guys..looking to upgrade my binos...i own a pair of Nikon Monarch 3 ...ive used em for two season and am just ready to upgrade..i got a swaro scope and after using it and lookin thro my nikon binos theres no comparison...the nikons just get grainy when dark sets in whereas the swaro is still quite clear....my nikons are 8x42 ..lookin to get something in a 10x42 but something at least CLOSE to the swaro glass....ive read good things about the meostar HD binos...does anyone have these and how good are they? i know the cabelas euro HD is the same as well ...any other binocular recommendations will be appreciated..thanks!
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I have them. I would guess you would be quite satisfied with them. I am.
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Based on a recommendation from CF2, I recently acquired the 10 x 42 Vortex Razor HD Binocs. To say I'm impressed would be an understatement. Big Grin
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Klamath Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2013 at 17:48
What is your budget limit?  You get into serious upgrades of the Monarch stuff with the Monarch 7.  You can go up from there through the ZEN Prime HD, Leupold McKinley HD, Zeiss Conquest HD, Meopta HD, and Razor HD.  You can top out at $1,200 or so there with the Razor and still get good glass (good glass) with the Monarch 7 at less than $500, the Prime and McKinley at $600 and have the rest split the difference at around $1,000.
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If you use your binos handheld, I would look at the Canon 10x42 L IS WP binoculars.  I have compared them to $3K Swaros and they are superior hands down.  Image stabilization makes all the difference.  It is like comparing a Lexus to a go cart. 

Even if the glass is better on an alpha brand, your shake will negate that advantage.

I will never own another non stabilized bino again. 
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I've never owned a stabilized bino. Just curious -- do they use the same technology as the "vibration reduction" stabilized D-SLR camera lenses? 
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Originally posted by RifleDude RifleDude wrote:

Just curious -- do they use the same technology as the "vibration reduction" stabilized D-SLR camera lenses? 


Here's some brief information on IS binoculars:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/Bino_Advantage_IQ

I prefer Porro prism binoculars especially those made in Japan. (i.e. Minox BD 10x44 BP) 8>)
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The downside is that they are heavier and larger.  But, the image quality and reduced eye strain is sooooo much better than standard handheld binoculars. 

With standard binoculars, you can see details on things.

With image stabilized binoculars you can study the details on things. 


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Robster80 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/17/2013 at 16:41
how do these canon binos do in lowlight conditions?
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They do pretty good.  I compared them to my 7x50 Steiner Nighthunters.  The Nighthunters were better.  But, not by much.
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steiner vs meopta ??
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