WIN Opticron Countryman HD Binoculars worth $500 (US / Canada Only) (2 Viewers)

[ontbrdr]

binos

1. weight
2. min/max range
3. quality

pelee wings- great customer support, very competitive prices

 

[Iconel]

* Clarity/brightness
* Robustness for field use
* Handling

No favorit dealer

 

[Texbaz]

1. Optics
2. Ergonomics
3. Durability/construction

Doug, at Cameraland they are very good.

 

[PJ62]

For any optics, I look at:

1. Quality of picture
2. Ergonomics
3. Customer service reputation of manufacturer

I don't have a lot of binoculars, but I have bought bins, scopes and red dots from Eagle, SWFA and Optics Planet. I have purchased accessories from Neil at Cameraland NY and been pleased as well.

 

[Paul Clapham]

1. Clarity

2. Ease of focusing (don't have to scroll forever to switch to viewing at infinity)

3. Weight

Don't have a favourite optics dealer.

 

[Brink]

1. Size
2. Durability
3. Comfort

I use my binoculars often when backpacking so they need to be small and rugged, but image quality is important as well. I like to buy from the local sporting goods store so I can feel them in my hands before I spend my money.

 

[Craig Thayer]

Three most important factors in choosing binocular: (1) Quality of optics (2) weight (3) magnification

Favorite dealer is Eagle Optics in Middelton, WI due to their excellent customer service

 

[pete_gamby]

Thanks to all of you for your contributions. The competition is now closed so I'll ask the admin team to select a winner for the main prize which is a pair of Countryman HD 8x32 binoculars.

Cheers, Pete

 

[FrankD]

I am jealous of whomever wins them.

 

[pete_gamby]

And the winner is.... Katemail13

Congrats to her and thanks again to all that took part.

Once I've had a chance to digest all the great info in here, I'll post you a quick summary report.

Cheers, Pete