Any binocular recommendations ?

[Vern Humphrey]

Modern roof prisms represent a great compromise to me. They are bigger than some of the shirt pocket glass that Vern is talking about but they are considerably more compact than the large porro prisms of the past. And in my part of the country where we do a lot of glassing, the 7x42/8x43/10x40 has a decided advantage in terms of exit pupil and field of view over the 7x25s and their kin. I'm not the first one to say this, but we are truly living in the good old days when it comes to quality binoculars. Today's middle of the road glass competes on an even footing with the finest European optics of just ten years ago.

Now if they'd just give us a more sensible power-to-objective lens ratio. I'd love to have a pair of 6x25s, for example. That would make for real shirt-pocket binoculars with a useful exit pupil and good resolution.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Modern roof prisms represent a great compromise to me. They are bigger than some of the shirt pocket glass that Vern is talking about but they are considerably more compact than the large porro prisms of the past. And in my part of the country where we do a lot of glassing, the 7x42/8x43/10x40 has a decided advantage in terms of exit pupil and field of view over the 7x25s and their kin. I'm not the first one to say this, but we are truly living in the good old days when it comes to quality binoculars. Today's middle of the road glass competes on an even footing with the finest European optics of just ten years ago.

Now if they'd just give us a more sensible power-to-objective lens ratio. I'd love to have a pair of 6x25s, for example. That would make for real shirt-pocket binoculars with a useful exit pupil and good resolution.

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

You can say that again, Vern.

 

[JMusic]

You can get the older style Zeiss 10 x 40's at a reasonable price, they are referred to as classics. I also have a set in 8 x 30's. If you haven't veiwed through a "good" pair of binocs you are in for a treat.
Jim

 

[Mantis]

Thanks for the replies.

Who has the best prices for binos?

 

[TangSafetyM77]

www.samplelist.com

SWFA's site for close-outs, re-furbs, trade-ins, and demos. I found the best price there.

 

[rust collector]

This fellow seems to have some good prices and is active on the 24 hour campfire optics site. I haven't dealt with him but have seen no complaints. He also sells some refurbs from time to time, clearly designated with intact guarantees. Might be worth an email.

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/643575/an/0/page/0#643575