Advice on binoculars (1 Viewer)

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JJJohnson94

New member

• Jun 13, 2019

• #1

Advice needed. Looking for a decent pair of bins that aren't too pricey (max £100; still a student!) which I will need them for work/volunteering and of course birding. Any recommendations would be greatly apprecoated. Thank you!

 

WJC

Well-known member

• Jun 13, 2019

• #2

JJJohnson94 said:

Advice needed. Looking for a decent pair of bins that aren't too pricey (max £100; still a student!) which I will need them for work/volunteering and of course birding. Any recommendations would be greatly apprecoated. Thank you!

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Welcome JJ,

Something to think about: If you asked 100 people to define “decent,” you might get 100 answers. You need to offer more criteria than price. :cat:

Bill

 

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Fnagwaa

Active member

• Jun 13, 2019

• #3

I think you would find the Kowa 8x30YF hard to beat. Porro's will always give you a better image than a roof at the lower price ranges.

 

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chicoredneck

Member

• Jun 13, 2019

• #4

I concur. In that price range I would be looking at Porro binoculars.

 

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AlanFrench

Well-known member

• Jun 13, 2019

• #5

Binocular fit and feel is very personal, so I highly recommend trying any pair, no matter how highly recommended, in person. If that's impossible, make sure the dealer has a good return policy.

Clear skies, Alan

 

NDhunter

Experienced observer

• Jun 14, 2019

• #6

Good advice here so far, but make sure you can go to a shop where you can try a few models
out. Try before you buy.

Jerry