• Kezmo
  • 11 Feb 2010 3:19 AM
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  • Kezmo

    In reply to Sarum Bat:

    HI SB

    Look forward to seing your photos - a Redpoll, Goldeneye and even Tufties would also be a first for me.  Phew £3K that is an awful lot of money!

    Regards

    Kerry

     http://www.flickr.com/photos/kezmo6310/

  • Rockwolf

    In reply to seymouraves:

    seymouraves said:

    Hi,

    I am intrigued by your description-  tell me more :) Unless you have a photo or a model name:)

    S

    Hello Seymouraves,

    Can't remember the model off hand. I will have a look when I get home and take a photo too! They have a leather case and I also have the 'guarantee' which is dated and signed by the shop where my Grandfather bought them! I did a quick Google search and haven't yet found any that look similar....

    Kezmo - great news! Hope that they will serve you well! Nothing like a good pair of bins when out in the field!!

    "All weeds are flowers, once you get to know them" (Eeyore)

    My photos on Flickr

  • seymouraves

    In reply to seymouraves:

     

    BINOCULAR Specs.

    for Birding the best sizes are -

    8x30 - small lightweight ,     porro prism normally--  General birding, bird tables etc

     8x 32 -  small lightweight ,  normally roof prism-  General birding

     8x 40 -  general use bins- porro or roof prism - at home in woodland, rain forest etc

     8x 42 - probably the birder bins of choice atm-  roof prism - at home in woodland, rain forest etc

     7x 42 - bright image, big field of view and deep depth of field, roof prism- excellent in rain forest and on dull winter days etc.

    10 x32 - small and powerful but not great in rain forests, leafy woodland  or at dusk. Narrow field of view.

    10 x42 - Popular size , big image , normally roof prism- great for open country birding, not so good in rain forest and woodland.

     10 x50. - Big and heavy - bright image,bulky  but optically excellent  roof prism, also available as porro.

    As a guide, divide the second number by the first- the higher the figure, the better the light gathering power of the bins. Anything below 4 is probably not bright enough for birding in all conditions.

     

    Remember-

    Always test bins before you buy.

    Decide how much you want to spend, then try the bins in your budget range.

    The top makes- Nikon, Leica, Swarovski, Zeiss, etc are superb but mid range manufacturers like Opticron, Delta, RSPB range are optically great for the money. Secondhand equipment from reliable companies can get you a bargain :)

    S

     

     

     

    For advice about Birding, Identification,field guides,  binoculars, scopes, tripods,  etc - put 'Birding Tips'   into the search box

  • seymouraves

    In reply to seymouraves:

    Boosted-

    For advice about Birding, Identification,field guides,  binoculars, scopes, tripods,  etc - put 'Birding Tips'   into the search box

  • seymouraves
    The main thing about getting older that effects Binocular use is elasticity of eye muscles -

    Bins with lower mag- 8x42 instead of 10x42 ( or a REALLY top end pair of 8x32s) can help as the depth of field requires less focussing by eyes or finger:
    More light also helps - so top end coatings will help:
    Less weight or a better bungee strap is a good idea:

    My main bins for everyday coastal and open country birding are now Swaro 10x42 but for chasing migrants in coastal sycamores and scrub I use Zeiss 8x32s.

    S

    For advice about Birding, Identification,field guides,  binoculars, scopes, tripods,  etc - put 'Birding Tips'   into the search box