Binocular recomendations please

[joeteds]

Hello all
Im looking to buy a good,cheapish set of binoculars for my dad for christmas but I dont really know anything about them apart from they can be quite confusing when it comes to choosing so I would really appreciate your help.
What he wants them for is mainly looking out to sea at the boats and wildlife from his place in Spain,aswell as landscapes in general.
Im looking to spend up to £60 really.
Thanks very much in advance for your suggestions.
Joe

[Sancho]

Hello all
Im looking to buy a good,cheapish set of binoculars for my dad for christmas but I dont really know anything about them apart from they can be quite confusing when it comes to choosing so I would really appreciate your help.
What he wants them for is mainly looking out to sea at the boats and wildlife from his place in Spain,aswell as landscapes in general.
Im looking to spend up to £60 really.
Thanks very much in advance for your suggestions.
Joe
I think in that price range a pair of Nikon Action 8x42 would fit the bill. Widely available. If your Dad wears glasses all the time, check they have enough eye-relief for him.

[will@bill]

Don’t be tempted by a pair of zoom binoculars or big mags they are hopeless

[joeteds]

thanks alot lads thats much appreciated.He only wears glasses occasionally for reading so I'll look at the Nikon's.Cheers Sancho

[joeteds]

I think in that price range a pair of Nikon Action 8x42 would fit the bill. Widely available. If your Dad wears glasses all the time, check they have enough eye-relief for him.
Do you have any links to that pair please buddy coz Im only getting the £200 monarch pair.I cant find the action ones |:$| Ive found the 8x40 but not 8x42 ??

[Sancho]

Do you have any links to that pair please buddy coz Im only getting the £200 monarch pair.I cant find the action ones |:$| Ive found the 8x40 but not 8x42 ??My apologies, JT..they are indeed 8x40! Here´s a link, they cost 69 sterling:http://www.acecameras.co.uk/asp/web/recorprod/1/product/12664/cat/1284/ph/cat/keywords//recor/1/SearchFor//PT_ID/1/product.asp
But I´m sure if you shop around you´ll get them at a good price. Let us know how you get on!

[joeteds]

My apologies, JT..they are indeed 8x40! Here´s a link, they cost 69 sterling:http://www.acecameras.co.uk/asp/web/recorprod/1/product/12664/cat/1284/ph/cat/keywords//recor/1/SearchFor//PT_ID/1/product.asp
But I´m sure if you shop around you´ll get them at a good price. Let us know how you get on!
Top man, thanks alot mate.I'll get them ordered tomorrow,they look nice too