As a retailer of optics I agree wholeheartedly too. Every so often 'miracle' optics are launched & invariably prove to be a gimmick. They are never taken up by serious birders but I am sure a few folk are persuaded to part with their hard earned cash. My advice would be = don't! As Ian says stick with optics that have stood the test of time
Craig Higson said
Sun Mar 29 3:29 PM, 2015
Ian McKerchar wrote:
JamieDunning wrote:
You'll never beat the beauty and simplicity of a good sturdy pair of 'manual' binoculars.
Hear hear Jamie; have you seen the size of those ridiculous monstrosities (in my humble opinion!) . In our days of increasing equipment, weight and technology, there's nothing better than just you, a good pair of binoculars, a notebook and some good birds to really look at and enjoy because no matter what anyone says, that's what it's all about
Ditto. Camera Bins and scopes have been around for a few years now and don't seem to have taken off at all. And I hope that for the very reasons Jamie and Ian state above.
-- Edited by Craig Higson on Sunday 29th of March 2015 03:29:52 PM
Ian McKerchar said
Sun Mar 29 12:44 PM, 2015
JamieDunning wrote:
You'll never beat the beauty and simplicity of a good sturdy pair of 'manual' binoculars.
Hear hear Jamie; have you seen the size of those ridiculous monstrosities (in my humble opinion!) . In our days of increasing equipment, weight and technology, there's nothing better than just you, a good pair of binoculars, a notebook and some good birds to really look at and enjoy because no matter what anyone says, that's what it's all about
JamieDunning said
Sun Mar 29 11:54 AM, 2015
You'll never beat the beauty and simplicity of a good sturdy pair of 'manual' binoculars.
mike killelea said
Sat Mar 28 11:34 AM, 2015
They also take photos and video
Rob Creek said
Fri Mar 27 8:09 PM, 2015
An interesting snippet in the Shortlist free magazine with the city centre Manchester Evening News a couple of weeks ago. It was on the Exec Tech page with new technical gadget releases.
It said...Good news for birders. Ricoh NV-10A Digital Binoculars can see through fog. Atmospheric Interference Reduction technology enhances, brightens, and clarifies squally images. At a price of £2,749. Apparently on the Ricoh website.
Ditto. Camera Bins and scopes have been around for a few years now and don't seem to have taken off at all. And I hope that for the very reasons Jamie and Ian state above.
-- Edited by Craig Higson on Sunday 29th of March 2015 03:29:52 PM
Hear hear Jamie; have you seen the size of those ridiculous monstrosities (in my humble opinion!)
It was on the Exec Tech page with new technical gadget releases.
It said...Good news for birders.
Ricoh NV-10A Digital Binoculars can see through fog. Atmospheric Interference Reduction technology enhances, brightens, and clarifies squally images.
At a price of £2,749. Apparently on the Ricoh website.
Just wondered if anybody else saw it.