What bins to buy around £100?

[Andrew03]

Hi,
I'd much appreciate advice on what bins to buy between £80 and £120 for father-in-law for 60th birthday. Not easy to buy for some one else, but the family want me to. I'm thinking of the RSPB 8x40 asw at £109. He doesn't want compact bins, wants around x8 with plenty of light. Only an occasional birder.

Many thanks
Andrew

[Tero]

For the occasional birder, the 8x40 roofs of various brands are OK. Not the very cheapest ones. They will not haul around a big 8x40 porro, so roofs are good.

Nearly all the models at
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/
even the porros may work but are bigger as I said. The only ones at that site to stay away from are the Bushnell and Nikon zooms.

[Andrew03]

THanks for the reply, i'll look at Warehouse express,
Cheers
Andrew

[postcardcv]

Probably one of the best options around for under £100 is the Hawke Blackwatch 8x42 WP. They're a porro prism binoculars, and fully waterproof and have twist up eyecups, optically you'll struggle to find better for the money. Best bet is to get to a shop andtry them yourself.

[Tranquility Base]

Are you an 'E-Bayer'? You can get some fantastic bargains on there! I bought a pair of really excellent Bushnell 8x40's for my Ma-in-Law for £8 delivered! Brand new! Still in the box! LOL!
Worth a look, I'd've thought!

[Brenty]

I would recommend the Bushnell's as well. I bought a waterproof pair for £70 which are great for those occaisions such as stormy weather when you don't want to risk a more expensive pair.

[Andrew03]

Great, i'll have a look around. If they're too nice i 'spose i could keep them and pass my old pair on!
Andrew