[rzbk]

Hello all,

I hope this is the proper area to ask this question. Does anyone have any knowledge of this brand of binoculars, Fujicon? These were made in Japan at least during the middle 60's.

I was told they were a forerunner to the Fujinon brand. I've seen for sale ads a few times but have found no information.

The ones I'm looking at are 120X120, not exactly birders unless they are far away but I'm hoping someone can point me in the proper direction!

Thanks for any help,
Jim

[FrankD]

120x120?

So 120 magnification plus a 120 mm objective? That is a big binocular with a small exit pupil.

[etudiant]

Hi Rzbk,
There is still a Fujicon today, they make electrolytic capacitors.
My suspicion is that you are getting a Fuji'con' all right.
A 120 power on a 120mm lens will give you a really dark image, sort of like peering through a very dark keyhole. If you can find a friend with a small telescope, say a 6 inch (150mm) reflector, look through it to experience what 120x feels like at that aperture. I think you will see the problem.
Separately, do note that 120x is useless unless you have a very stable base, because the little image you get will dance all over. Does this glass come with a decent tripod?

[Roadbike]

Originally Posted by rzbk

Hello all,

I hope this is the proper area to ask this question. Does anyone have any knowledge of this brand of binoculars, Fujicon? These were made in Japan at least during the middle 60's.

I was told they were a forerunner to the Fujinon brand. I've seen for sale ads a few times but have found no information.

The ones I'm looking at are 120X120, not exactly birders unless they are far away but I'm hoping someone can point me in the proper direction!

Thanks for any help,
Jim

Are you sure of that size? 20x120 would make more sense.
Unless the binocular is really really cheap you should look at modern giant bins from China and enjoy up to date designs, glass and coatings.

[ronh]

I am a Fujinon fan, and never heard of this brand. It is certainly not a direct Fujinon predecessor. I fear that it is a word made up to sound like Fujinon, and take advantage of the unwary buyer. I would be suspicious.

In fact, if they advertise a 120x120, it becomes VERY suspicious. A good binoscope could do it, but it would be several feet long and cost ten thousand dollars.

The only thing that gives me pause is the claim that it is Japanese, from the middle '60s. That was the golden age of Japanese binoculars. Good quality was the norm, whatever the brand. So I am sort of scratching my head you know? Maybe somebody is telling a partial lie, but which part?

There are plenty of honestly advertised mid '60 Japanese binoculars that are small and hand holdable, typical binoculars, 7x35 and such. They will cost less than 100 dollars.

Give us a clue. If it weighs 40 pounds and they want a few thousand for it, then it could be for real, only nobody ever heard of it. (Not likely.)
Ron

[Nixterdemus]

Well Jim, perhaps the next time you see this ad you should share the source. As mentioned if you want to look through big binoculars there's several in the 100mm size around 100 clams & under.

I quess it might be easier for you to share what you wish to look at or what activity you want to enhance through the use of binoculars.

There's a bunch of junk out there, but the nice folks here that know will help you if you give them a bit of info that they can sink their teeth into.

I'm dumb as a rock and had to read posts for a month or two to determine which end to look through and due to advanced age/dementia find myself at square one on a regular basis.

Good luck in your search.

ETA: I have an old 25x100 & just as old, but 2.25x as heavy 20/40x100 w/both mounted on fairly substantial tripods. One uses an old school friction head and the other a more recent fluid head mount that can be used to pan & scan. I also have an old aluminum camera tripod from the 70's w/Pentax 16x60 for counting bird seed in the feeder, but you wouldn't wish to use it for anything save static views.

Keep asking questions. Nobody here bites & if they do bite 'em back.