Lidl 12x32 bins in store

[nytecam]

Saw these compact 'straight-through' pocket bins with case at Lidl's today for £7.99 - spec..

robust, rubber-coated, aluminium alloy casing
32mm BK-7 lenses 12x magnification = 2.7 exit pupil
viewing range up to 84m wide at 1000m distance :variable dipotre setting
polyester pouch with belt loop, cleaning cloth and instructions
Weight approx. 270g Size (cm): 4.5 x 8 x 13
3 year manufacturer’s warranty

These Rocktrail bins looked solid and wellmade with sharp images at a great price

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg//...&ar=11&nf=True

[Tringa]

12 magnification is going to be difficult to hold still - well for me it would be - and the exit pupil is pretty grim.

However, for £7.99 they could be worth having a go.

Dave

[Brocakat]

I'd agree with the vibration issue.......however I'd suggest that such a 12x type would be best used inside a hide, where one could either prop them up with ones arms on the shelf below the opening, or set-up on a binocular stand .

IMO great for a 'casual' user as opposed to yer average hardened twitcher !

[nytecam]

Originally Posted by Brocakat

IMO great for a 'casual' user as opposed to yer average hardened twitcher !

How true at Minsmere Suffolk this spring where price tag is the greater priority and I suspect the norm for twitcher - well they are on show

[sebard]

I know the Lidl binoculars, have used them in the past but I have to say that the Konus Basic 12x32 binoculars also provide an excellent image and they are also really user-friendly with a firm grip. Here is the link for those who are interested: http://www.binoculars-expert.co.uk/konus-basic-12x32

[sebard]

By the way, the link to the Lidl viewer doesn't seem to work I'm afraid!

[The Woodman]

Nothing to do with the subject but in support of Lidl, I bought a 3w Cree LED focusable torch from them a couple of weeks ago for £14.99 - it's brilliant.