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Craig Chambers · Thursday 23rd January 2003, 18:46

I'm looking to upgrade my present binoculars (ACE Avian 8x42) and I will hopefully be testing some Leica and Swarovski models in the near future. Obviously I can't actually test any at sea and since I'm planning some pelagic trips beginning this year I would appreciate any practical advice, eg how much benefit would I gain from an increased magnification given the lack of stability once I'm actually afloat ?

many thanks

Craig

Ashley beolens · Thursday 23rd January 2003, 18:49

I personally don't think it would affect anything, I use 10 X 50s and never have a problem seawatching from a boat, i think lower mag bins come into thier own mainly in wooded areas as close focusing may be needed.

Colin · Thursday 23rd January 2003, 22:01

My rule of thumb for hand holding binnies is a max mag of 10x. Any more than that and you really need some support to get a steady image so if the ground is moving as on a boat!!!! you will have even more trouble. 10x50 should be OK.

Colin

bcurrie · Friday 24th January 2003, 05:02

Craig, have you looked at the Canon Binocs with IS? I have used them on the water (not my own) and the IS is very good. But I would only get them if you go on sea trips often

Thursday 23rd January 2003, 18:46	#1
Craig Chambers Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pontypridd Posts: 1	New Seawatching Bins I'm looking to upgrade my present binoculars (ACE Avian 8x42) and I will hopefully be testing some Leica and Swarovski models in the near future. Obviously I can't actually test any at sea and since I'm planning some pelagic trips beginning this year I would appreciate any practical advice, eg how much benefit would I gain from an increased magnification given the lack of stability once I'm actually afloat ? many thanks Craig Last edited by Craig Chambers : Thursday 23rd January 2003 at 20:08.

Thursday 23rd January 2003, 18:49	#2
Ashley beolens Breeding the next generation of birders. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK Posts: 957	I personally don't think it would affect anything, I use 10 X 50s and never have a problem seawatching from a boat, i think lower mag bins come into thier own mainly in wooded areas as close focusing may be needed. __________________ Ashley http://beolens.redbubble.com/ I didn't say Raven!

Thursday 23rd January 2003, 22:01	#3
Colin Axeman (Retired) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a Shed in a Quarry in Gloucestershire (UK) Posts: 1,997 Blog Entries: 29	My rule of thumb for hand holding binnies is a max mag of 10x. Any more than that and you really need some support to get a steady image so if the ground is moving as on a boat!!!! you will have even more trouble. 10x50 should be OK. Colin __________________ *Colin*
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Friday 24th January 2003, 05:02	#4
bcurrie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 979	Craig, have you looked at the Canon Binocs with IS? I have used them on the water (not my own) and the IS is very good. But I would only get them if you go on sea trips often __________________ Brian

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