Richard Costin
Member
Hi all.
I have been a lurker here for some while now and though it would be prudent to give something back if possible Don't just like to take..take..take.
I was intently watching the Monarch HG threads here as I was soon to buy myself a new top end (give or take) pair for my work. I am a wildlife photographer that uses my bins for spotting and observing out in mostly Africa, but also more gloomy UK haunts as well. I have been privileged enough to trial bins from all the manufacturers in Africa (mostly the top ends) as well as trying the wide variety my clients bring on tour. I also speak off an on at the Rutland Birdfair so get to play with at the stands there.
My final choice came down to the Kowa 8x33's and the monarch HG 8x42 after what was actually 5 years of testing so to speak.
I now have the Nikons permanently in my kit bag and would be happy to answer any questions people have about them, especially vs most of the Alphas. Seems there is a lot of interest in first hand opinions and I would be happy to chip in. For reference I personally wouldn't have gone 'full alpha' as I am not endlessly flush and as well do respect the law of diminishing returns. They are just a tool for me at the end of the day, but I do appreciate a finely made bit of kit.
Also, as a non 'full-on' twitcher my views are perhaps not too pertinent to many of you? Either way I look forward to lurking no more and simply say hi to you all if nothing else.
Richard Costin.
I have been a lurker here for some while now and though it would be prudent to give something back if possible Don't just like to take..take..take.
I was intently watching the Monarch HG threads here as I was soon to buy myself a new top end (give or take) pair for my work. I am a wildlife photographer that uses my bins for spotting and observing out in mostly Africa, but also more gloomy UK haunts as well. I have been privileged enough to trial bins from all the manufacturers in Africa (mostly the top ends) as well as trying the wide variety my clients bring on tour. I also speak off an on at the Rutland Birdfair so get to play with at the stands there.
My final choice came down to the Kowa 8x33's and the monarch HG 8x42 after what was actually 5 years of testing so to speak.
I now have the Nikons permanently in my kit bag and would be happy to answer any questions people have about them, especially vs most of the Alphas. Seems there is a lot of interest in first hand opinions and I would be happy to chip in. For reference I personally wouldn't have gone 'full alpha' as I am not endlessly flush and as well do respect the law of diminishing returns. They are just a tool for me at the end of the day, but I do appreciate a finely made bit of kit.
Also, as a non 'full-on' twitcher my views are perhaps not too pertinent to many of you? Either way I look forward to lurking no more and simply say hi to you all if nothing else.
Richard Costin.