Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
Questions from a newbie |
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Author | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
qpalzm
Optics Apprentice Joined: July/17/2014 Status: Offline Points: 96 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: July/17/2014 at 12:12 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hey,
So I'm in the market for some binoculars (up to $1500). I have very little experience with them, I only have a $25 pair, and that sort of got me interested. (10*50 pair). I use it for general use and bird watching. Ideally I'd want a pair that can see fairly well in the dark, in low light situations. For example, how much light would i need to see something with an expensive pair of binoculars?
I'm also curious, for expensive binoculars that don't state that they have image stabilization, are these only useful with a tripod?
Cheers
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
supertool73
Optics God Superstool Joined: January/03/2008 Status: Offline Points: 11814 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I would give the Meopta Meostar HD a good consideration. You won't find anything better than them in your price range, if they fit you.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
"A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own." |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I have heard good reports on regarding Meopta, I would also suggest Vortex's Razor binoculars.
Another great option.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bird Watcher
Optics Master Joined: August/30/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1523 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The only model Canon IS binocular good for dark or low light situations would be the 10x42L IS WP with an exit pupil of 4+mm. Low magnification non IS binoculars such as 7x, or 8x can be handheld without the use of a tripod or monopod. For dark or low light situations, the best way to go would be either 7x50 or 8x56 binoculars which have a 7mm exit pupil for the most light gathering. Here's just one example of each size: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I prefer Porro prism binoculars especially those made in Japan. (i.e. Minox BD 10x44 BP) 8>)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
qpalzm
Optics Apprentice Joined: July/17/2014 Status: Offline Points: 96 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
So basically, any 10* magnification would be too shakey without a tripod?
My hands shake just in general as well, though. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bird Watcher
Optics Master Joined: August/30/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1523 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you are prone to shakiness in your hands than a 10x is not a good place to start unless it is an Image Stabilized 10x. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I prefer Porro prism binoculars especially those made in Japan. (i.e. Minox BD 10x44 BP) 8>)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
qpalzm
Optics Apprentice Joined: July/17/2014 Status: Offline Points: 96 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Would you guys be able to compare the Canon 10*42 with IS vs Meopta Meostar HD. (I believe the Canon is about $700, the Meopta about $1200).
Is Meopta superior for the purposes I'm looking for? I'm trying to get an idea of how big difference there is in terms of being able to see things in very low light. Is it small difference? big? I just want to understand if I should just buy the Meopta with a tripod, or the Canon (then I don't need the tripod) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bird Watcher
Optics Master Joined: August/30/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1523 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For general use, such as panoramic views, and for bird watching, a 10x binocular is going to give you a narrow Field of View, which is not good for catching birds up close on the fly. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I prefer Porro prism binoculars especially those made in Japan. (i.e. Minox BD 10x44 BP) 8>)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bird Watcher
Optics Master Joined: August/30/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1523 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.01
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd. This page was generated in 0.221 seconds. |