Many thanks to everyone who has replied to my plea - I've got a few ideas now. Cheers, Martyn
Doc Brewster said
Wed Nov 28 4:54 PM, 2012
Martyn Jones wrote:
Hi Folks
I desperately need a new pair of bins and I since I've put all my money into a lens, I only have about £300 to spend. I know the advice is to go and try a few pairs out at InFocus or somewhere similar, which I will be doing, but I'd like some starting suggestions (brands / models) to consider. I think I'll probably go for 8x42, but might look at 10x42 too. I'll probably buy online once I've decided.
Any suggestions appreciated, cheers.
Martyn
I have sent you a PM, as I have experience of a wide range of binoculars due to my job I would be happy to guide you through your choice, but remember any recommendations are only a rough starting point, your eyes are different to everyone elses & what suits you may be different to several other folk. As well as working with binoculars day in, day out and having access to a myriad of models at Focalpoint, my PhD was in visual processing so I have scientific knowledge as well as being a birder & would be happy to help Also don't think you have to spend the full £300 to get the best, you may prefer a pair at under £200, in this sector of the ma4rket much of the cost is manufacturing costs & accessories rather than optical quality.
-- Edited by Doc Brewster on Wednesday 28th of November 2012 04:56:19 PM
Paul Wilson said
Wed Nov 28 4:07 PM, 2012
I have the previous version of these which are pretty decent for £250:
-- Edited by Paul Wilson on Wednesday 28th of November 2012 04:07:57 PM
Craig Higson said
Wed Nov 28 7:38 AM, 2012
I believe Minox are supposed to be quite good. Last pair I looked through were impressive, although i couldn't say which model. Ace cameras are selling the BA model at around £300. Nikon have also, I understand, updated the monarch range -Monarch 7. A site called Microglobe are selling the 8x42 model at just over 300. If they're anything like the other Nikon bins I've tried you wouldn't go far wrong with them either I expect.
Dennis atherton said
Wed Nov 28 4:54 AM, 2012
Same here, in the 300 range the Hawke Frontier ED 8x43 Binoculars are superb, there are different models but this is the one too get, i have no complaints and know lots of people who use them, for the money they are stunning, if you see me around have a look through mine
Cheers Den
Mike Price said
Wed Nov 28 2:33 AM, 2012
When I had the same question (2 years ago now) I was told that Hawke ED 8x42 were the best in my price range, I am extremely happy with them
Martyn Jones said
Wed Nov 28 2:31 AM, 2012
Hi Folks
I desperately need a new pair of bins and I since I've put all my money into a lens, I only have about £300 to spend. I know the advice is to go and try a few pairs out at InFocus or somewhere similar, which I will be doing, but I'd like some starting suggestions (brands / models) to consider. I think I'll probably go for 8x42, but might look at 10x42 too. I'll probably buy online once I've decided.
Cheers, Martyn
Martyn
I have sent you a PM, as I have experience of a wide range of binoculars due to my job I would be happy to guide you through your choice, but remember any recommendations are only a rough starting point, your eyes are different to everyone elses & what suits you may be different to several other folk. As well as working with binoculars day in, day out and having access to a myriad of models at Focalpoint, my PhD was in visual processing so I have scientific knowledge as well as being a birder & would be happy to help
-- Edited by Doc Brewster on Wednesday 28th of November 2012 04:56:19 PM
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-nikon-monarch-10x42-dcf-wp-binoculars/p1530196
-- Edited by Paul Wilson on Wednesday 28th of November 2012 04:07:57 PM
Cheers Den
I desperately need a new pair of bins and I since I've put all my money into a lens, I only have about £300 to spend. I know the advice is to go and try a few pairs out at InFocus or somewhere similar, which I will be doing, but I'd like some starting suggestions (brands / models) to consider. I think I'll probably go for 8x42, but might look at 10x42 too. I'll probably buy online once I've decided.
Any suggestions appreciated, cheers.