Looking for a new pair of binoculars

[Big J]

Hi All,

I am in need of a bit of help, I am currently looking for a new pair of binoculars. I reckon I have about £250 to spend.

I really want some nitrogen filled ones, and it would help if they were lightweight(ish).

Other than that I have no idea what I want, I'm not bothered about it being a "top" brand, so I guess I am just looking for recommendations.

Hope you can help,


John

[salty]

click on this link: www.warehouseexpress.com for bargains and price guides.

[dbradnum]

I'd take a look at the Opticron range - I think the Imagic BGA roof prisms are in about the right price range, and are nitrogen filled.

Alternatively, you might get a good second hand pair for that money - try finding out what's available at Ace Optics (Bath), Focus Optics (Coventry) or one of the other well known retailers.

David

[matt green]

greetings big j,for 260 you could get opticron verano bga roof prisms from warehouse express[see salty's link].i tried em out recenly and i reckon they are as good as they get under three hundred pounds.they are water proof and nitrogen purged with brilliant close focus and you wont need a bulldoser to lug'em around.best of luck,matt

[Nigel G]

Ace Optics' adverts always recommend Avian at about the price your looking for and claim they are the finest bins under £400. Can't find any write ups on BF but maybe worth a look.

Click here for link to ACE - Avian page (http://www.acecameras.co.uk/asp/web/recorprod/1/product/8864/cat/1291/ph/cat/keywords//recor/1/SearchFor//PT_ID/1/product.asp)