We are looking to replace our (nearly 11-year old) daughter's binoculars with a new pair. She is on her second pair of RSPB Puffins, but they really are no good. On the first pair, one of the eyepieces fell off and the RSPB sent us a replacement pair. After a couple of months one of the eyepieces became very loose to the point that it cannot stay up. I really don't understand all the raving reviews on the RSPB online shop.
We have been looking at Bushnell and Opticron as they both seem to have good entry level binoculars. We wouldn't want to spend a fortune, let's say we'd like to remain within the £ 100-120 range.
Close focus is an important factor for us, as is weight. In particular we have been looking at the Bushnell Natureview 8 x32 and the Opticron Oregon 4LE WP (8x32, 8x42 and 10x42).
Any thoughts?
We have been looking at Bushnell and Opticron as they both seem to have good entry level binoculars. We wouldn't want to spend a fortune, let's say we'd like to remain within the £ 100-120 range.
Close focus is an important factor for us, as is weight. In particular we have been looking at the Bushnell Natureview 8 x32 and the Opticron Oregon 4LE WP (8x32, 8x42 and 10x42).
Any thoughts?