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
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.
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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
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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.
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.