New binoculars required. (1 Viewer)

typo said:

Paul,

If you are thinking towards getting two binoculars, then do check out the Meostar 12x50HD as well, if you get to Harrogate.
https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=333798

David

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Many thanks, may check them out also when I get to Harrrogate.

typo said:

If you are thinking towards getting two binoculars, then do check out the Meostar 12x50HD as well, if you get to Harrogate.
https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=333798

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Hi,

while the Meopta is certainly a nice piece of glass, I would only consider it with a tripod.
Few people can hold a 12x pair steady enough for a longer time to actually profit from the higher magnification - some have those difficulties even at 10x. So please try before you buy with these - and take your time...

And if you lug around tripod, why not go higher with a scope?

I would make an exception for the stabilized Canons - they work well and can sometimes replace a scope.

Joachim

Joachim,

Paul mentioned he wanted the higher power for the house. I actually found the 12x50 pretty steady, but tripod was better of course. Just steadying the binoculars against a window pane was almost as good.... providing you have modern windows. Most of my house is 19th centruy with windows to match. Totally hopeless!

David