Red Horn
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Want To Start Out W/Decent Binoculars
After moving from Mid West to the California desert I am missing a lot of nature. Want to jump into bird watching. There is a regional park near by and my college campus has a small lake that attracts a lot of wildlife. My thought is to get a good pair of binoculars for 120-$200 or so. Later if I have been investing enough time to warrant an upgrade will try a Nikon Monarch 8x42 or similar model. For now my uses will primarily be:
1) Every day casual use (almost always carry a bag they can be kept in)
2) Birding
3) Use around lakes and rivers to try and spot good fishing locations
Feature wise I desire:
A) Long eye relief (wear glasses)
B) Semi compact and <24oz
C) Durable
D) Weatherproof
Please give my some strong candidates. Any and all ideas warmly welcomed.
Thanks,
-Red
After moving from Mid West to the California desert I am missing a lot of nature. Want to jump into bird watching. There is a regional park near by and my college campus has a small lake that attracts a lot of wildlife. My thought is to get a good pair of binoculars for 120-$200 or so. Later if I have been investing enough time to warrant an upgrade will try a Nikon Monarch 8x42 or similar model. For now my uses will primarily be:
1) Every day casual use (almost always carry a bag they can be kept in)
2) Birding
3) Use around lakes and rivers to try and spot good fishing locations
Feature wise I desire:
A) Long eye relief (wear glasses)
B) Semi compact and <24oz
C) Durable
D) Weatherproof
Please give my some strong candidates. Any and all ideas warmly welcomed.
Thanks,
-Red
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