vkalia
Robin stroker
My post on the Opticron forum didnt get a lot of responses, so I'll try here:
What do people think of the new crop of compacts roofs in the $200-$250 price range?
There's a few out there:
- Steiner Safaris
- Brunton Eternas
- Celestron Nobles
- Opticron Alphabet Soups
I've been searching the archives here, and everyone loves the LX/HG compacts, and the equivalent Zeiss, Leicas and Swarovskis. On the budget end - $100-$150 - there are lots of recommendations for reverse porros.
However, there isnt a lot said about these mid-tier compact offerings. My intended use is as "contingency" glass - not something I'll take as my primary birding binos, but something I'd like to carry when hiking or on exploratory trips. The last word in low-light performance is not so important... however, sharpness and contrast is. If I were to obtain the optical equivalent of the Nikon Monarchs at this price, I'd be happy.
Possible for $250 or less?
Vandit
What do people think of the new crop of compacts roofs in the $200-$250 price range?
There's a few out there:
- Steiner Safaris
- Brunton Eternas
- Celestron Nobles
- Opticron Alphabet Soups
I've been searching the archives here, and everyone loves the LX/HG compacts, and the equivalent Zeiss, Leicas and Swarovskis. On the budget end - $100-$150 - there are lots of recommendations for reverse porros.
However, there isnt a lot said about these mid-tier compact offerings. My intended use is as "contingency" glass - not something I'll take as my primary birding binos, but something I'd like to carry when hiking or on exploratory trips. The last word in low-light performance is not so important... however, sharpness and contrast is. If I were to obtain the optical equivalent of the Nikon Monarchs at this price, I'd be happy.
Possible for $250 or less?
Vandit