Binoculars

[MILLERTIME]

What Is The Best 10x42 Binoculars For About 200 Pounds Been Looking At Pentax Dcf Hr 11 And Hawke Blackwatch Platinum 10x42 Any Info On These Please

[Tero]

Most of the 10x42s have the same specs, fov is about the same, 6 degrees. There may be differences in brighteness. Nikons, etc are about the same. You are in the right area, look for any model that has good warranty and you like the dealer.

[Henry B]

What Is The Best 10x42 Binoculars For About 200 Pounds Been Looking At Pentax Dcf Hr 11 And Hawke Blackwatch Platinum 10x42 Any Info On These Please
Welcome to Birdforum, Millertime. Why not nip over to the RSPB reserve at Lochwinnoch,they have a selection of bins in your price range and I,m sure they will give good advice, we were in their at the weekend for a browse ,good-luck.

[dafi]

Hello Millertime iv just got a pair of Nikon 8x42 monarchs and am delighted with them. I got them from microglobe.co.uk for £199 whitch is a pretty good price.I would recomend them Thay are bright and crisp the eye cups screw in and out nicely[i were specs]. I would also say follow HenryBs advice and try out a few before you take the plunge. Tero is right about the dealers but dont forget thay may want to sell you the mods that make them the most dosh.
Welcome to the forum. let us know how you get on.

[MILLERTIME]

Most of the 10x42s have the same specs, fov is about the same, 6 degrees. There may be differences in brighteness. Nikons, etc are about the same. You are in the right area, look for any model that has good warranty and you like the dealer.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOUR ADVICE IS MUCH APRECIATED I THINK I WILL TRY THE PENTAX DCF HR 11 THANKS AGAIN

[MILLERTIME]

Welcome to Birdforum, Millertime. Why not nip over to the RSPB reserve at Lochwinnoch,they have a selection of bins in your price range and I,m sure they will give good advice, we were in their at the weekend for a browse ,good-luck.
CHEERS HENRY YOUR ADVICE IS MUCH APRECIATED BUT I THINK I WILL TRY THE PENTAX DCF HR 11 THANKS A MILLION

[MILLERTIME]

Hello Millertime iv just got a pair of Nikon 8x42 monarchs and am delighted with them. I got them from microglobe.co.uk for £199 whitch is a pretty good price.I would recomend them Thay are bright and crisp the eye cups screw in and out nicely[i were specs]. I would also say follow HenryBs advice and try out a few before you take the plunge. Tero is right about the dealers but dont forget thay may want to sell you the mods that make them the most dosh.
Welcome to the forum. let us know how you get on.
HI DAFI THANKS A MILLION FOR YOUR ADVICE I THINK I WILL TRY THE PENTAX DCF HR 11 THANKS

[scampo]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOUR ADVICE IS MUCH APRECIATED I THINK I WILL TRY THE PENTAX DCF HR 11 THANKS AGAIN
Just a thought. If you later decide to upgrade them, you'll probably find the Nikon Monarchs will fetch much the best part exchange price (and certainly on eBay). In my experience, Pentax are not as popular second-hand.

[MILLERTIME]

Just a thought. If you later decide to upgrade them, you'll probably find the Nikon Monarchs will fetch much the best part exchange price (and certainly on eBay). In my experience, Pentax are not as popular second-hand.
HI STEVE YOUR ADVICE IS MUCH APRECIATED BUT ALREADY PURCHASED PENTAX FROM MICROGLOBE.CO.UK GOT THEM FOR 189 NOT BAD ON OTHER SITES THEY ARE 270HAVE YOU HEARD MUCH ABOUT THE PENTAX DCF HR 11 IF SO LET ME KNOW THANKS

[Tero]

OK, good price. Give us a report...

[scampo]

Sounds like an excellent price - £275.00 on Amazon, who are usually very competitive. A quotation I found:

"Consumer Reports tested these against 8, 10x42mm binoculars ranging in price from $100.00-$1650.00 and chose them as the Jan 2007 Best Buy in the 10 power class."

Sounds excellent - hope you enjoy them and find lots of birds!

[mrlimbo]

Sounds like an excellent price - £275.00 on Amazon, who are usually very competitive. A quotation I found:

"Consumer Reports tested these against 8, 10x42mm binoculars ranging in price from $100.00-$1650.00 and chose them as the Jan 2007 Best Buy in the 10 power class."

Sounds excellent - hope you enjoy them and find lots of birds!


Hi , is there anyway to see that report ? Thanks

[scampo]

Not a necessarily genuine source:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pentax-DCF-HR-II-10x42-Binoculars-62613-Bird-Watching_W0QQitemZ150121411961QQihZ005QQcategoryZ5 0538QQcmdZViewItem

[MILLERTIME]

Hi Sorry For The Delay In Getting Back To You All But The Pentax Hr11 Dcf Bins Are Realy An Exellent Buy For £189realy Clear Crisp View Its The 10x42s I Have I Am Looking For A Pair Of 8x42s I Cant Make My Mind Up On Either The Vortex Razor Or The Burris Cant Remember Name But They Look Like Razors And Both Are Priced About £400 Any Advice Would Be Great Thanks

[Matt_RTH]

Hi Millertime, since you're looking for 8x42, I'm wondering if the 10x42 are difficult to handhold or is it just for an extra set?

Cheers,
Matt

[MILLERTIME]

Hi Matt Nothing Wrong With 10s But I Am Colour Blind And 8s Let In More Light So I Can Make Colour Out A Bit Better But For Price Pentax 10s Are Exelent I Just Like The Look Of The Vortex Razors And The Burris Diamond But Pentax Are Great

[Sancho]

Hi Matt Nothing Wrong With 10s But I Am Colour Blind And 8s Let In More Light So I Can Make Colour Out A Bit Better But For Price Pentax 10s Are Exelent I Just Like The Look Of The Vortex Razors And The Burris Diamond But Pentax Are Great
Just a thought to confuse the issue... I had a pair of Avian "F"´s, 8x42, they were absolutely superb. They didn´t have terribly wide FOV but in every other respect they were a great buy.

[MILLERTIME]

Cheers Sancho I Will Have A Look At Them Thanks

[Perry Grin]

Take a look at the Bushnell Natureview Roofs - they come in 8x42 and 10x42 flavours for £160 and £170 respectively. Good value for money IMO and lightweight too.