bino's

[Diane1715]

Hello,

My boyfriends birthday is approaching. I want to get him some bino's, they need to be compact and no more than about £120. Any recommendations please and where possible websites for buying online. (I dont suppose any with night vision capabilities would be on the market for that price!!)
TAI
Diane

[Kayleigh]

I have the bushnell nature view. I am really pleased with mine. There are others in the nature view range.

Bushnell Natureview 8x42 Porro Binoculars BIRDING SERIES - Binoculars Supplier - Pentax, Steiner, Bushnell, Barska and Luger Binoculars

[Diane1715]

They look just the ticket Kayleigh, thankyou, its always better to have a personal recommendation. Will they fit into the patch pocket of a barber jacket or similar - I'm just trying to gauge how big they are

Di

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Diane1715

They look just the ticket Kayleigh, thankyou, its always better to have a personal recommendation. Will they fit into the patch pocket of a barber jacket or similar - I'm just trying to gauge how big they are

Di

Urm.. I think they may be a bit big..They are not really pocket size. You may want to look at some in the shops to get an idea of the size you want..But I like these, they are quick to focus when watching birds/wildlife that move fast. They are quite heavy when walking too..Some of the other nature view look smaller.

[Diane1715]

Hello,
I have had another top tip - opticon tiaga which are smaller than yours, we do get out and about alot and need something light and compact. Thanks for the reply though

Cheers

Di

[outdoorguy]

i just brought some bushnell powerzoom.. are superb.. really crisp bright image.. they're compact and with the zoom great for those birds u can't quite see... only £59 at jessops.. well worth it.. i have a few pairs and these are my new favourites.. james

[Diane1715]

Thanks James,
I'll have a look at Jessops website
Di

[Hobjob]

Originally Posted by outdoorguy

i just brought some bushnell powerzoom.. are superb.. really crisp bright image.. they're compact and with the zoom great for those birds u can't quite see... only £59 at jessops.. well worth it.. i have a few pairs and these are my new favourites.. james

You really do get what ou pay for with Binos.

On the whole zooms make things worse.

Just because something is larger does not mean that it has more details.

There are loads of threads about Binos on the site, but be
very careful of zooms.

IME salespersons in high street shops no squit all about binos.

Talk to birders in hides and look through as many as you can.

[nightshade]

Look at the Steiner Skyhawks

[John D]

Originally Posted by nightshade

Look at the Steiner Skyhawks

I agree. I have the 8X32 and find them to be very good.
John D