Cheap Bins (1 Viewer)

Freako

Well-known member

• May 25, 2009

• #1

Hi, my bins have just started to show a double image don't know why, I guess I need a new pair, not exspensive as I only want them to locate bird's for photography purpose, are the RSPB 8x40 any good £109 ? Mick.

 

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ScoutMan

Well-known member

• May 25, 2009

• #2

Rick,

Look at the Leupold Yosemites either 6X or 8X

 

Kevin Purcell

Well-known member

• May 25, 2009

• #3

Probably out of collimation ... are they worth fixing or are they "cheapo use till you break 'em" bins?

I love the Leupold Yosemite too but Scoutman may note that the OP is in the UK and Leupolds aren't easy (or cheap) to get there. Though eBay is an option.

Sorry not tried any of the RSPB bins. But a search of the forum will show plenty of UK (try the Opticron subforum?) and world wide inexpensive bins.

 

Freako

Well-known member

• May 26, 2009

• #4

Thanks Guy's for your help, much appreciated.

 

NoSpringChicken

Well-known member

• May 26, 2009

• #5

Hi Mick. My other half has a pair of Opticron Discovery 8x42 which she really likes. They are a bit smaller than most 8x42s and not too heavy. They are also waterproof, have a decent FOV and good eye relief. Sherwoods have a special offer on the last of the original models at the moment, as Opticron have introduced a more expensive magnesium bodied version. The special offer ones are £95 including postage. They seem like a bit of a bargain to me.

http://www.sherwoods-photo.com/opticron_binos/opticron_field.htm

Ron