tabs Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 As I have a load of new shooting (pigeon) available to me I will need to get out to recon the areas, so am in need of new binos. New baby means limited budget so up to £100 give or taske a little, anyone have any reccomendations? Tabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 May help you: http://space.about.com/od/telescopesandopt...begbinoc400.htm http://www.epinions.com/Binoculars/show_~top_sellers http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/sc/top-sell...p-10-binoculars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beasley Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Seeland do a range of Binoculars which are SUPERB. I have a set of Swaravski 8 x 30 which I use daily when guiding clients. However I can truthfully say that these baby's from Seeland are as good if not a shade better than the Swarovski's and at a fraction of the price. I'll find out the name of 'em as I can personally say there's nothing else out there that even comes close for the money, and you will not be dissappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Does this help Will: Seeland Binos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabs Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) Not stocked by UKshootwarehouse are they William? Same price as the Bushnell trophy (if I have the right ones - optimic?) , but if as good as you say then worth a look. Ty for the links guys. Tabs Edited January 30, 2008 by tabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beasley Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Yes they are indeed the Optimic ones. And no we dont stock them! We can get them though if you like, but theyre not on the shelf. See if you can get a look through a set at a gunshop locally............you'll be gobsmacked at the clarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 For reasonably priced and very good quality binoculars try Steiner. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabs Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 William, will try to find a pair to try, could you pm me a price pls. Mr M.R, they look interesting. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I am in the market for a pair of binos too, I recently looked through a pair of Helios, they were £100. They were amazingly good optically, a bit heavy though. I think that the difference between the big 3 (Zeiss, Swaro, Leica) and some of the lower priced stuff is getting less all the time. I did look through a friend's pair of SLC's the other day and was blown away by the image, but can't justify £650 on top of the Helios! The SLC's were lighter, and nicer in the hand though. I'm not sure who makes Helios, and what their reputation is like though, so maybe I'll wait a bit. I hear very goood things about the Nikon Monarch's, which are around 200 notes, but light in weight. I think I'll try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 which particular configuration of binos would people recommend for woodland roe stalking? like the look of the optimic pro 10 x 42's. regards stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 i have these for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo100 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I bought a pair of 8x Zeiss jena binos many years back for £40. They go for a more on ebay. But they are the best I have ever used. they also do a 10x. I think ebay is now the only source Zeiss jena are or were the east german zeiss company. the west german zeiss are hugely expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) I have a pair of Simmons 10 x 50 WA, Redline, coated optics, cammo pattern, brand new, in the box and un-opened if you are interested, £55 posted. [b]NOW SOLD[/b] Edited March 25, 2008 by bob300w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Seeland do a range of Binoculars which are SUPERB. I have a set of Swaravski 8 x 30 which I use daily when guiding clients. However I can truthfully say that these baby's from Seeland are as good if not a shade better than the Swarovski's and at a fraction of the price. I'll find out the name of 'em as I can personally say there's nothing else out there that even comes close for the money, and you will not be dissappointed. All I can say is that your swars must be fake then Will :blink: :wacko: 8 X 42 is the best configuration for all general use particularly if you have a shaky hand. The Opticron Countryman 8x42 MC T ZWCF.GA Binoculars are the best Bins at under 100 sovs IMO. ( Binoculars are a passion of mine ) As they have a massive 8.2 deg feild of view they are brilliant for reccie work in the field. 25 - 35 mm objective lenses are a complete waste of money IMO. and 10x plus magnification useless, unless you have a tripod or riga mortis has started to set in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 8 X 42 is the best configuration for all general use particularly if you have a shaky hand. The Opticron Countryman 8x42 MC T ZWCF.GA Binoculars are the best Bins at under 100 sovs IMO. ( Binoculars are a passion of mine ) As they have a massive 8.2 deg feild of view they are brilliant for reccie work in the field. 25 - 35 mm objective lenses are a complete waste of money IMO. and 10x plus magnification useless, unless you have a tripod or riga mortis has started to set in. What about Opticron CountryMan 8x42 BGA T PC Roof Prism Binoculars? A bit more money but lighter (?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 What about Opticron CountryMan 8x42 BGA T PC Roof Prism Binoculars? A bit more money but lighter (?) Almost 100G but you sacrifice 34m of additional field of view. If your looking for a good bin for reccy work at distance the bigger the FOV the better. I have a couple of pairs of roof prism bins by Swarovski & Audubon which are great for bird spotting where the image is confined to a FOV of a few metres but for distance work the Opticron bins stay in my Glove box. Looking for a flock of birds with 25mm objective at 2 - 3 miles away would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. There is no other lens system like the Swarovski though they are legendary and to be honest its not fair on either manufacturer to compare them with Binoculars in the £100 bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Following this thread with interest, and the Opticron seem a decent bet. Having checked my local photographic stores no one stocks them, where is the best place on line to buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Following this thread with interest, and the Opticron seem a decent bet. Having checked my local photographic stores no one stocks them, where is the best place on line to buy them? Warehouse express stock them. I use them a good deal and they often have some cracking bargains of all makes of Binocular, Checkout the special offers pages....www.warehouseexpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Mike, you are quite obviously well versed in this type of thing. Any opinions on the Swift 828 HHS 8.5 x 44? I can't find a pair near me to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 PM sent to Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 PM sent in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 which particular configuration of binos would people recommend for woodland roe stalking? like the look of the optimic pro 10 x 42's. regards stu 7-8 times no more. 10's might do you for hill stalking but you need that mag for woodland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 The HSS are essentially a roof prism Binocular which makes them slightly more compact than the porro prism models. I have a pair of the HSS ( which are the Bins referred to in my post as Audubon ) they are Swift Audubon 8.5 x 44 roof prism bins. They are extremely well made binoculars and at around the £250 mark are very good value. These are the last models which were designed and developed by the late Hubert Swift. and have a unique central adjustment built into the centre focus wheel for eye relief correction. However should you be considering the 8.5 x 44 Swift model the Porro prism varient would be much more flexible for all round use. They like the Opticron model mentioned earlier have a great field of view of 8.2 Deg which at 1000m is around 135 m compared to about 90 for spotting or birding type bins, (which the roof prism is mainly designed for.) Both Swift and Opticron Binoculars are very well regarded in the birding community. Theres nothing wrong with Seeland marketed Bins (Sold normally under the Optimic brand) at the right price range, infact Ive had experience of the quality of the Seeland brand from the early 80,s when I bought a coat back from a holiday in Scandinavia. However most optical equipment in the lower price brackets is normally re-badged mass produced merchandise from China & Japan which does not stand close scrutiny or a great deal of use. Saying that the Far East is catching Austria, Germany and Russia up very quickly in the production of quality opticals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Stuey, Like Stuart p says... 8 or 8.5 magnification would be the optimum for your intended use, assuming you will be possibly be using them in low light levels at dawn or dusk the bigger the objective the better 44, 50 or even 56 fully coated lenses would be the best. You see the magnification power of 10 Plus is virtually useless except where you have a very steady hand or use a tripod, even your heart beat will make them tremble when trying to hold them unsupported. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 When I did my bit of research before buying my bino's, Avian's got some decent reviews. Have you had any experience of them Mike? the birding (almost said said twitching ) community seem to like them which is normally a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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