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
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
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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
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.
. 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