Nikon 7x50 oceanpro compass (1 Viewer)

[Cognitive_Ethology]

I have been using the Nikon 7x50 oceanpro compass, and have been pretty satisfied with it so far. But, they are humongous, I would be lying if I said I was not self-conscious sometimes when I bird with them. Anyway I was wondering if anybody else has used these monsters and what they think of them, any if anybody had any suggestions on some higher power, yet low budget (200-300 dollars) to supplement these. Thanks

 

[FrankD]

if anybody had any suggestions on some higher power, yet low budget (200-300 dollars) to supplement these. Thanks

When you say higher power what are you referring to? 8x? 10x? or something else. Generally folks don't enjoy using something with higher than 10x magnification under handheld conditions. If you are looking for something a bit more compact but still within the Nikon lineup then consider the Monarch series. The 8x42 and 10x42s typically sell for right at the $300 price point and would easily compliment the bins you are currently using.

 

[u10ajf]

Hi there,
if you're looking for something higher power with a compass you could be struggling; it seems that compasses are generally only found in 7x binoculars or lower because their user are predominantly sailors who prefer 7x because it's hard to stabilise higher magnifications sufficiently from a moving deck. The only higher mag graticule and compass optics I have found so far are 8x42 minoculars made by Celestron and Seago. I have the Celestron monocular and like it but am thinking of purchasing a pair of compass binoculars at some point as it's more comfortable to view with both eyes.