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fife-bloke

12/6/2016 at 12:17pm
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Looking for a really good pair of binoculars, got a pair last year as a present but in all honesty they are basically just a kids toy. Im wanting a pair that would be used by the likes of gamekeepers etc. I don't know anything about the magnification numbers etc so would appreciate links if possible.
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Simply put a pair of 10 x 50 binos is 10 times magnification with a the big lens at the end being 50mm diameter. Larger diameters give more light gathering power so better in poor light conditions.
Higher magnification figures is self explanatory but the higher this figure is, the more difficult it is to keep the viewed image steady. Usually 10 times is the highest to aim for unless you want to mount the binos on a tripod. 8 x 30 is a popular size being much smaller to carry than the 10 x 50 size. Different configurations of binos (roof prism, poro prism etc.) can make the various models easier to carry. There other specialist sizes suitable for different purposes but for general use I would go for a good 8 x 30 size.
I suggest however that you go to a photography shop with a good range of binos and try them out. Even cheaper makes can give a very good image.
Good luck in your search.

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It's difficult to state which are the best binoculars to buy as it all depends what you want to use them for. However, you will find the link below explains more in detail what the numbers mean regards magnification etc.

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Coincidentally, I have a pair of image stabilised 10x50 that are taking up room in the wardrobe! pretty sure they have anti fog too, will look later if interested?

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You will find 10x50 have too great a magnification and too small a field of focus to be comfortable.It is the lens and configuration and if they are gassed or not.
Generally under £200 and they will have issues, although rhe RSPB do a reasonable set. £200- £500 the clarity of vision and field of vision is better, £600-£1500 you are talking decent bins.

I have Zeis T*FL 8x42 bins and my wife has Swarvski CL 8x30.

I am of the opinion that hers are better and more useful, so size is not always important!

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I agree that a bit more info is needed regarding the usage of the binos.

Lot's of people say "really good" but budget is often a limiting factor for many.

Are you hunting, birding, wildife watching or yachting? Each has it merits in their sector.

I mainly bird and love my Swarovski 8.5x42 Swarovision. " best" to me is best partly due to the long eye relief these give when I use my jam jar bottom glasses!

Best advice is visit a good independant optics centre, photography shop.

Budget and usage?

For the money I have a pair of Pyser Eagle 8x42 and they are superb.

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I have a pair of celestron Outland x. They are not the crazy price of any of the really expensive ones but they are great. I have used them for spotting and identifying deer species several hundred yards away and can't think a keeper would be unhappy. Performance vs cost they are perfect.

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