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  1. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    Ah, well I realise they are much less common than the black and green Trinovids. But have not really considered them collectable. I have seen blue ones as well, but only 10x25. Although I doubt the ones my kid hijacked are so sought after o:). The armor is a bit faded, and they go out of...
  2. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    Just to update on the situation; The West Zeiss 6x20 were pretty nice. Depth of field is amazing, and there is no need to touch the focus setting for viewing anything but things that are pretty close. Optically they are very good, although the FOV is really keyhole-like. The straps were...
  3. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    Exactly, and that's why a porro is unlikely to cut it this summer. This weekend I did in fact come across a Zeiss 6x20 to a reasonable price from a reputable business seller on ebay, so if it there is a problem with it upon delivery I can return it. The Terra is really looking interesting for...
  4. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    We actually have not been exploring that specifically. But she really giggles when I put my face really close to the oculars. Probably because my nose appears proportionally enormous. :) I did buy them (mentioned higher up in the thread), but I was a bit disappointed and eventually donated them...
  5. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    Besides the size increasing significantly the weight almost doubles with the Kowa (but not so much with the Pentax). I appreciate all the porro-suggestions of course, but I doubt any of them are reasonable to select right now. They seem to be a year away at least, and until then (for this...
  6. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    Of course, I only let her use it when in the shade - typically cast from a large building behind her.
  7. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    No, for moderate to long viewing distance combined with low magnification it is definitely not necessary. Hence all the "perma focus" binoculars on the market. It's only important for short and very close distance, for example viewing bugs, butterflies, etc. Such things will be interesting soon...
  8. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    Yes, that's always a risk with second hand items. Although minimal internal fungus, dust or dirt in an old quality compact is better than all low-cost binoculars in the really cheap price range. I did in fact buy a Bresser 6x21 (it exist under many different names) for 25 EUR or so, but was...
  9. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Most recommendations seem to be for porros, which may be OK from the IPD point of view, but I really worry about the ergonomics for a average sized 2-3 year old. Attached is a crop from a picture earlier this month, which I believe illustrates why the...
  10. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    Thanks for the tips so far. Indeed I have looked at the Zeiss terra ED 8x25, and in a couple of years or so I think it would be great. And the close focus aspect is a good point as well which I had not considered. However, right now even focusing at any distance is a challenge and lower...
  11. Etiennef

    Looking for very small binoculars with low magnification...

    I'm looking for some tips on really small binocular for my soon to be 3-year old. So far she has used a pair of Trinovid 8x20 with remarkable success. o:) However, I would like to get something more suitable. Larger exit pupils would be one thing to improve (say 3mm or more), and lower...
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