Porros or Roof Prisms -- survey (1 Viewer)

Tero · Feb 27, 2006

I guess I don't know how to attach a voting type of thread. So you can just answer by number which type you are. You can explain your preferences.

1. I use porros only.
2. I use mainly porros, also some roof prisms
3. I use them equally.
4. I use mainly roof prisms, but sometimes porros.
5. I use only roof prisms.

I personally am currently 4, but close to 3, really.

Keith Dickinson · Feb 27, 2006

5 for me and my wife
I tried porro's when first started birding used them for maybe 10 years or so, got a pair of roofs in a sale, liked the balance in my hand so much not used anything else since. My wife uses the my older pair of roofs

Tero said:
I guess I don't know how to attach a voting type of thread. So you can just answer by number which type you are. You can explain your preferences.

1. I use porros only.
2. I use mainly porros, also some roof prisms
3. I use them equally.
4. I use mainly roof prisms, but sometimes porros.
5. I use only roof prisms.

I personally am currently 4, but close to 3, really.

zurtfox · Feb 27, 2006

Tero said:
1. I use porros only.
2. I use mainly porros, also some roof prisms
3. I use them equally.
4. I use mainly roof prisms, but sometimes porros.
5. I use only roof prisms

Hi Tero,

5 - Robust/waterproof/ergonomics/eye relief (7x42 & 8x20 U'vid, 8x32 HG).

Chris

Jaeger01 · Feb 27, 2006

I'm a 4 but could easily be a 5.

Jaeger near Chicago

Tero said:
I guess I don't know how to attach a voting type of thread. So you can just answer by number which type you are. You can explain your preferences.

1. I use porros only.
2. I use mainly porros, also some roof prisms
3. I use them equally.
4. I use mainly roof prisms, but sometimes porros.
5. I use only roof prisms.

I personally am currently 4, but close to 3, really.

Caty on the Bay · Feb 27, 2006

2 leaning towards 1

Remeber, not all roof binoculars are bullet proof and water proof. I had a Bushnell 10x32 folding model that was certainly not waterproof and the prism came loose after a short drop. And many military binoculars like the Steiners are porros built like a tank.

solentbirder · Feb 27, 2006

For astronomy:
2. I use mainly porros, also some roof prisms

For birding:
4. I use mainly roof prisms, but sometimes porros.

Pinewood · Feb 27, 2006

For bird watching: 2. Mainly Porros but sometimes roof
For Astronomy: 4. Mainly roofs but sometimes Porro

If there is a chance of rain, I take a roof glass for bird watching, and often the roof with its 40 mm. objective on a cloudy day.
For astronomy, I have a 12x50 roof on a monopod and 15x60 Porro on a tripod. I need motivation to use the latter.

Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood

lucznik · Feb 27, 2006

Tero said:
I guess I don't know how to attach a voting type of thread. So you can just answer by number which type you are. You can explain your preferences.

1. I use porros only.
2. I use mainly porros, also some roof prisms
3. I use them equally.
4. I use mainly roof prisms, but sometimes porros.
5. I use only roof prisms.

I personally am currently 4, but close to 3, really.

Definately a 4.

I like to use porros when I am not going to be doing much/any walking. Once I start "hoofin it," their extra bulk all but eliminates them from consideration.

:frog:

elkcub · Feb 27, 2006

I'm a solid 3. Variety is the spice of life.

Ed

FrankD · Feb 27, 2006

Same here. A number 3 for me as well. I use my EIIs as much as my LXs. It depends on what kind of mood I am in and what type of situation I plan on using them for.

richt · Feb 27, 2006

Tero said:
I guess I don't know how to attach a voting type of thread. So you can just answer by number which type you are. You can explain your preferences.

1. I use porros only.
2. I use mainly porros, also some roof prisms
3. I use them equally.
4. I use mainly roof prisms, but sometimes porros.
5. I use only roof prisms.

Hi its 2 for me based on the fact that i started with porro's and have become used to the ergonomics and stereo depth image effect
That said i do like some roofs especially in 8 x 32 spec

richt

ensis · Feb 27, 2006

Tero said:
1. I use porros only.
2. I use mainly porros, also some roof prisms
3. I use them equally.
4. I use mainly roof prisms, but sometimes porros.
5. I use only roof prisms.

I was a 5...but, having discovered the Nikon 10x35 EII, I'm now turning into a 1. These are lighter, have a wider FOV, feel and fit better in my hands than the roofs (Tasco Rare Bird 8x42). Also 10x feels more natural and easy to my eyes than 8x (a consequence of the EII's wide FOV?). Waterproofing is not a concern in my case.

ensis

Sailcat · Feb 27, 2006

#3. I go back and forth, although I have a sentimental attachment to porros.

Gramayr · Feb 27, 2006

Has to be 5, had some porros - only use roof prism jobbies now. Other half had some porros (12x50) too big for her, she has a very nice set of the new Minox lightweight roof prism jobbies and is highly delighted with them.

Bill Atwood · Feb 27, 2006

5

Started with porros, then picked up a pair of Leica 8x32s one day. A HUGE mistake as far as my wallet's concerned. Having small hands and now stuck wearing eyeglasses has just accentuated the superior ergonomics of roofs.

After several years use of 8x32/42 roofs, using porros of any type just feels like holding a big turd.

Caty on the Bay · Feb 27, 2006

I'll keep my "turd" then, and you enjoy that little toothpick binocular of yours. I rather like holding the binocular with my hands, not just my thumbs like roofs.

lvn600 · Feb 27, 2006

4-use roofs most of the time but have a pair of porros in my car and house.

Tero · Feb 28, 2006

For me, all in all, the flattter view of the roofs suits my eyes better. But I have an easier time finding birds in very quick settings with the wide view porros. I also enjoy bright views in gloomy winter on the porros. So it has nothing to do with holding, almost. Weight is a factor, though.

ceasar · Feb 28, 2006

Bill Atwood said:
After several years use of 8x32/42 roofs, using porros of any type just feels like holding a big turd.

Bill,
Have you considered entering one of those Cow Chip throwing
contests that are famously held at Mid Western County Fairs?
Bob :'D

jcwings · Feb 28, 2006

I'm a 4.

When I made the switch several years ago I found roofs odd to hold. So used to porro's that it was an adjustment. I quickly made the change and I can't go back now. I am still in love with my Leica 8X42's but I do have a spare set of porro's that I keep in the other vehicle.

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