Big binoulars question (1 Viewer)

O

optics lover

Member

• Dec 28, 2010

• #1

Hello, birders,

I just found you folks today and am delighted. I would like to find out if there is a quality binocular in the 15X60 range that are porro prism.

 

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a.dancy

Registered User

• Dec 28, 2010

• #2

Hi and welcome to birdForum from the staff and the moderators.

It might be an idea to post your question in the dedicated binocular forum. See link below.

http://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=112

 

O

optics lover

Member

• Dec 28, 2010

• #3

a.dancy said:

Hi and welcome to birdForum from the staff and the moderators.

It might be an idea to post your qurstion in the dedicated binocular forum. See link below.

http://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=112

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Thanks you.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Dec 28, 2010

• #4

Hi O L and a warm welcome to you

 

willito

Guillermo Cartagena

• Dec 29, 2010

• #5

optics lover said:

Hello, birders,

I just found you folks today and am delighted. I would like to find out if there is a quality binocular in the 15X60 range that are porro prism.

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Hello and warm welcome,
you shouldn't have problems finding a good porro 15x60 on any reputable optics store, but to be honest I'm just curious about the purpose of it. Just because this forum is about birding, it's not unreasonable to assume it is for birding, so I'm probably not wrong suggesting to check some of the many threads here giving valuable guides and tips about the best choice for optics, for any budget range. Just have a look at those posted in the last few months.

Just as a first hint, if birding with 15x you should have archer's pulse.

 

C

Cleme

Well-known member

• Dec 29, 2010

• #6

I have the Pentax XCF 16X50s and they are fairly light and well balanced so are fine for looking out over water or fields - for short periods, at least.

Don't think of these magnifications in woodland though!

Given the choice I'd go for high quality 8X binoculars and higher mag telescope - you don't have to spend a fortune on the scope as you can get a decent one on ebay easily enough.