Which binoculars should I get?

[Perry Grin]

Originally Posted by MarkE70

Thanks for all the advice. Like you say I will endevour to have a look at as many as I can over the next couple of weeks. Does anyone recommend the canon image stabilising bins? or is it a bit of an unnecessary gimmick?

These bins are starting to become very popular (though I've not had a chance to look through them myself). From what I've read, the glass in these bins is not as good as the top end bins, but the IS more than makes up for it. It seems that quality of glass has got so good that keeping them steady is becoming the limiting factor. Cerainly you shouldn't rule them out, give them a try if you get the chance.