Which of these two....... (1 Viewer)

Coverts · Apr 22, 2007

would you choose? / should I choose?
Pentax 10x25 UCF X II
Brunton 10x32 Lite-Tech

I realize they are both low(er) quality but I am looking for something inexpensive to use in my house for close-up, quick viewing. I like to keep a pair handy near each of the windows with feeders in view.|:S|

TIA

Tero · Apr 22, 2007

Brunton Echo were OK, even at 10x, but best at 8x. Though not phase coated I was impressed with the 8x32. These I have no clue.

The 8x25 Echo is in your price range
http://www.opticsplanet.net/brunton-echo-compact-8x25-waterproof-binoculars.html

Ian Hamiltan · Apr 22, 2007

Coverts said:
would you choose? / should I choose?
Pentax 10x25 UCF X II
Brunton 10x32 Lite-Tech

I realize they are both low(er) quality but I am looking for something inexpensive to use in my house for close-up, quick viewing. I like to keep a pair handy near each of the windows with feeders in view.|:S|

TIA

hi tia
i keep a small pair of pentax 8by21 by my kitchin window for quick vewing
which i find are ideal and the image is excellent

Coverts · Apr 22, 2007

Tero said:
Brunton Echo were OK, even at 10x, but best at 8x. Though not phase coated I was impressed with the 8x32. These I have no clue.

The 8x25 Echo is in your price range
http://www.opticsplanet.net/brunton-echo-compact-8x25-waterproof-binoculars.html

I thought about the Echo but I really wanted to get that extra 4 feet of close-up range. That is the main reason I want another pair. I do like the compact size of the Echo though.

Ian Hamiltan said:
hi tia
i keep a small pair of pentax 8by21 by my kitchin window for quick vewing
which i find are ideal and the image is excellent

Thanks Ian. Both you and Tero seem to suggest the 8 power magnification. Do you know if 8power is better than 10power for close-up viewing? :idontknow:
......and actually my name is Mike

TIA = Thanks In Advance

Ian Hamiltan · Apr 22, 2007

Coverts said:
I thought about the Echo but I really wanted to get that extra 4 feet of close-up range. That is the main reason I want another pair. I do like the compact size of the Echo though.

Thanks Ian. Both you and Tero seem to suggest the 8 power magnification. Do you know if 8power is better than 10power for close-up viewing? :idontknow:
......and actually my name is Mike TIA = Thanks In Advance

hi tia
i prefer to use 8 power even when im out birding i find the image is
better and theyre also easier to hold.

Tero · Apr 22, 2007

I am pretty much coming from 10x use, and still use it a lot. However, I have gone entire days with 8x, and for close up, if you happen to be looking for butterflies for example, the wider field at 8x helps. There is a Pentax Papilio 8.5x and 6.5x that are sepecially built for this. But I like 8x32.

I use my 10x for ducks, shore birds, sparrows in winter.

Coverts · Apr 23, 2007

I already have a pair of cheap 8x32s and 8x42s that I like just fine. I also have a REALLY cheap pair of 10x25s but none have a good close focus range. If I could find similar priced versions of these bins (I think I can), which would you get? / should I get? I geuess it makes little difference at this level but either one would, sadly, still be an upgrade for me. As it turns out, I will probably use them mostly in the bathroom and the bedroom, so maybe the waterproof/ fogproof ones would be better:-O :-O:-O
Thanks for the replies.

tia

Tero · Apr 23, 2007

Well, your 8x32s may be too cheap. Look for a slightly better model that focuses to 8ft or so. Should be possible. Running over 200 dollars, you can get to 3ft.
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=4699
or 4ft
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=3237

normjackson · Apr 30, 2007

An 8x bin from same range as 10x does sometimes allow closer focus. The specs don't always give the full picture about the effects of depth of field and eye accommodation. The 8x should generally be a bit quicker to use (less need to focus), have easier eye alignment and less shake. But maybe less of an issue if you can have a bin on each window sill already set up.
The Brunton looks the better bet for a steamy bathroom; unless you drop it on your toe...

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