light weight with high power makes it quite a challenge to keep it steady. I would go with 8x route too.
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10x25 compact recommendations (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter SzimiStyle
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light weight with high power makes it quite a challenge to keep it steady. I would go with 8x route too.
elkcub
Silicon Valley, California
Tero,
Very true, my wife uses one of those and loves it. Try the 10x25 if you get a chance though.
Ed
Tero
Retired
The Kowa 8x25 looks pretty good. The 10x has too narrow a fov.
http://www.eagleoptics.com/binoculars/kowa/kowa-bd-10x25-binocular-green
http://www.eagleoptics.com/binoculars/kowa/kowa-bd-10x25-binocular-green
Try a 10x25 Nikon LXL just once. The 25mm aperture really improves the view even though theoretically it shouldn't except for it has a better twilight factor. I think Consumer Guide rated them first once and after having them I can see why.
Nick Elliston
Well-known member
I think the 10*25 spec is underrated, and personally have no problem holding them steady. Larger apertures are obviously better for murky days and twilight but most of the time 10*25 is fine.
Having tested all the "alpha" 10*25's, I purchased the Ultravids and they are great for just popping in your pocket - a tad expensive now though.
Having tested all the "alpha" 10*25's, I purchased the Ultravids and they are great for just popping in your pocket - a tad expensive now though.
SzimiStyle
The Shorebird Addict
How do you mean? Looks good by design and specs or you tried it?
From budget point of that would be a nice choice but no one ever tried it.
