Purchasing my first pair of Binoculars... OLYMPUS? (1 Viewer)

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Emma Newbie

Emma (Novice)

• Feb 23, 2017

• #1

Hi,

Just had a look on Amazon UK....Has anyone come across Olympus 8 x 40 DPSI?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-8-...sr=8-1&keywords=olympus+8+x+40+dpsi+binocular

They are reduced from £91.99 to £54.99...

This is a budget that suits me....Has anyone any experience of these? Or perhaps can recommend something else of a similar budget?

Big Thanks

Emma

 

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edwincjones

Well-known member

• Feb 23, 2017

• #2

go to a shop that has binoculars and see which ones look/feel better for your needs

-pick them up and see how they feel
-look across the room, or outside if you can, and see what you can see
-then compare your options to your budget

a binocular in the hand is worth more than one on the internet

edj

 

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breydon

Well-known member

• Feb 23, 2017

• #3

Hi Emma. Yes I have had a pair and they are a very good pair of Binoculars for the price with good owner reviews. Stick with porro bins for a lot better view at the lower price end. I still use a Kowa 6x30 y30 Binocular a brilliant little bino with twist up eyecups that stay in place and have a great sharp view but cost a bit more money about £110 on the Bay. Regards Chris

 

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normjackson

Well-known member

• Feb 23, 2017

• #4

Nikon Aculon 8x42 may be another possibility at about same price at Currys/PCWorld. Think they're a bit bulkier and heavier though.
This thread may be of interest :
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=309062

 

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Sancho

Well-known member

• Feb 23, 2017

• #5

Emma,
You might also consider Opticron 'Adventurer' 8x40, about fifty quid. Opticron are a UK-based company, Luton I think, and they have a first-class aftersales service. Their 'Savanna' model at 99 quid is the same binocular as the Yosemite that Norm recommends. If you're heading to Belfast anytime I'm pretty sure Black and Lizar's carry them.

 

dwatsonbirder

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• Feb 23, 2017

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The roof prism version of the Adventurer (as mentioned by Sancho) may be a good choice if you want a more compact design, but porro prism binoculars will offer more value in terms of optical performance. The 8x32 roof is on offer at Cley Spy, and in your budget too.

 

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normjackson

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• Feb 26, 2017

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It does look as though those 8 or 6 or 6.5x30 models are likely to be a bit over budget; certainly worth considering though. The Helios Aquila is probably the cheapest if shop around but not sure the QC would be up to the levels of Opticron or Kowa. Also there seem to be a few Vortex Raptors knocking about at good prices.
Again over budget, the full-size waterproof porro Bushnell Legacy 8x42 (Amazon) is probably a decent option.