BobinKy
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I want to purchase a nice pair of compact roof binoculars for birding and nature walks. I am looking for edge to edge sharpness, bright views, color vibrancy as good or better than my Swift Audubon 8.5x44 820ED binoculars, carrying them in my pocket, and totally submersible if the need arises.
My budget for this purchase is $700.
The sales rep at Eagle Optics recommended the following:
Leica Ultravid 8x20 BCR
Eye relief -- 16mm
FOV -- 341 ft/1000 yds
Close focus -- 7.2 ft
Weight -- 8.5 oz
Dimensions (HxW) -- 3.6 x 4.4 in
Weatherproofing -- Waterproof/Nitrogen Purged
Nikon Premier LX L 8x20
Eye relief -- 15mm
FOV -- 356 ft/1000 yds
Close focus -- 7.8 ft
Weight -- 9.5 oz
Dimensions (HxW) -- 3.7 x 4.2 in.
Weatherproofing -- Waterproof/Fogproof
I appreciate any and all opinions, including recommendations of different binoculars than the above. However, please remember my budget.
I plan on enjoying several nature preserves and bird sanctuaries this fall.
My budget for this purchase is $700.
The sales rep at Eagle Optics recommended the following:
Leica Ultravid 8x20 BCR
Eye relief -- 16mm
FOV -- 341 ft/1000 yds
Close focus -- 7.2 ft
Weight -- 8.5 oz
Dimensions (HxW) -- 3.6 x 4.4 in
Weatherproofing -- Waterproof/Nitrogen Purged
Nikon Premier LX L 8x20
Eye relief -- 15mm
FOV -- 356 ft/1000 yds
Close focus -- 7.8 ft
Weight -- 9.5 oz
Dimensions (HxW) -- 3.7 x 4.2 in.
Weatherproofing -- Waterproof/Fogproof
I appreciate any and all opinions, including recommendations of different binoculars than the above. However, please remember my budget.
I plan on enjoying several nature preserves and bird sanctuaries this fall.