Edmund,
I've attached a feasibility analysis for zoom binoculars by Kevin Busarow of Oberwerk. Frankly, I don't think they're in the cards.
Ed
Frankly I think someone will do it just because the binoculars on the market now are so good that there is getting to be less and less gradual improvement anyone can sell - at least in unaided lens systems with no electronics. And on the other side camera e-finders are improving hugely and with camera optics with binocular viewing comes the zoom.
I have a 7x42 and like it a lot, but I do have 8x32 + others of course.
Why no 7x35 on the list?
There must be a few people using that format. I used to and would again if there was a top class model available.
Agreed as well.Why no 7x35 on the list?
There must be a few people using that format. I used to and would again if there was a top class model available.
Hi,
An 8x30/32 + a 10x40/42 pretty cover all me needs right now.
PHA
Edmund,
At the moment, in the ~42mm's, the ~8× are just over half of those, with the 10×.................... Leica has their 8-12×42 Duovid which is close.
...................Chosun :gh:
I used 12x36 IS for 16 years. Now it's 12x32 IS. Also have nice 7x42 and 8x32 but they rarely get used. The 7x42 may be headed elsewhere.
I just find a 12x steady view shows more detail and allows easier identifications than any 7 or 8 power binocular.
Clear skies, Alan
Like many I use a bit of a variety but if I had to pin down one particular format which I could use happily across the board and tbere could only be one choice it would be an 8x32.
I wonder if 8x32 is more popular than 8x30 because there are more models available. If there was a shift in popularity to 8x30 and more manufacturers made good 8x30's I wonder if 8x30's would become the most popular format.
Tend to agree with you.
Overall the 8x32 is for me the best choice overall.