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marcus · Tuesday 7th October 2003, 23:13

Did I make the biggest birding mistake there is?
I got on line and ordered a new pair of binoculars. I'll admit they are cheap ones, just $90, (how much is that in pounds?). I just got them because they are waterproof roofs and for less than $100.
Have any of you ever seen the new Bushnell H2O 8x42 roofs? That's what I got.
I made the big mistake though, right? Buying binoculars without trying them out first. I think having twist-up eyecups too was another reason for my making the booboo. That was too just tempting.
Sad case, hmm? I'll try to use them for the count, and let you know if they work.

birdman · Tuesday 7th October 2003, 23:32

$90 is 60 quid give or take...

Bushnell's get advertised over here, and I think they like to take themselves seriously, so I don't think they'll be terrible, but...

Michael Frankis · Tuesday 7th October 2003, 23:59

Hi Marcus,

I know someone over here got a pair of them, he's well satisfied with them. He even tested them out on a trip to the steamy rainforests of Costa Rica, and they gave no problems at all in this very testing situation. I suspect in terms of value for money, they are unbeatable.

Michael

marcus · Wednesday 8th October 2003, 01:27

Birdman, Michael, thanks a lot. I'm very glad to hear that. Really.
Rainforests in Costa Rica? Sounds good!

Tuesday 7th October 2003, 23:13	#1
marcus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 939	Booboo? Did I make the biggest birding mistake there is? I got on line and ordered a new pair of binoculars. I'll admit they are cheap ones, just $90, (how much is that in pounds?). I just got them because they are waterproof roofs and for less than $100. Have any of you ever seen the new Bushnell H2O 8x42 roofs? That's what I got. I made the big mistake though, right? Buying binoculars without trying them out first. I think having twist-up eyecups too was another reason for my making the booboo. That was too just tempting. Sad case, hmm? I'll try to use them for the count, and let you know if they work.

Tuesday 7th October 2003, 23:59	#3
Michael Frankis conehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Newcastle, Northumberland, European Union Posts: 6,796	Hi Marcus, I know someone over here got a pair of them, he's well satisfied with them. He even tested them out on a trip to the steamy rainforests of Costa Rica, and they gave no problems at all in this very testing situation. I suspect in terms of value for money, they are unbeatable. Michael __________________ My signature

Wednesday 8th October 2003, 01:27	#4
marcus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 939	Birdman, Michael, thanks a lot. I'm very glad to hear that. Really. Rainforests in Costa Rica? Sounds good! __________________ Marcus

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birdman Орнитолог-любитель Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 5,377	$90 is 60 quid give or take... Bushnell's get advertised over here, and I think they like to take themselves seriously, so I don't think they'll be terrible, but...

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