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Binoculars in a small budget for birds (1 Viewer)

greendoom

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Hello, I decided to buy a binoculars to be closer to my hobby but the budget they have for this accessory is limited, ie 100euro.
I have seen some models of the Aculon A211 series that have a relatively low price, can you recommend one of them? thank you !
I'll use it only for a day in an open area for birds near the lake.

http://www.nikon.ro/ro_RO/product/sport-optics/binoculars/aculon/a211/aculon-a211-16x50
http://www.nikon.ro/ro_RO/product/sport-optics/binoculars/aculon/a211/aculon-a211-12x50
http://www.nikon.ro/ro_RO/product/sport-optics/binoculars/aculon/a211/aculon-a211-10x42
 
Hi and welcome.
The Aculon should be fine, but not I think waterproof.
Most birdwatchers use 8x42 or 10x42.
The 12x50 can be hand held, but the 16x50 almost certainly needs a tripod.

The alignment of the two tubes gets more critical the higher the magnification.
Also the field of view becomes smaller.

If possible try in a store and buy the one you test, not an identical boxed binocular.
If the demonstrator is best, buy that.
 
Hello, I decided to buy a binoculars to be closer to my hobby but the budget they have for this accessory is limited, ie 100euro.
I have seen some models of the Aculon A211 series that have a relatively low price, can you recommend one of them? thank you !
I'll use it only for a day in an open area for birds near the lake.

http://www.nikon.ro/ro_RO/product/sport-optics/binoculars/aculon/a211/aculon-a211-16x50
http://www.nikon.ro/ro_RO/product/sport-optics/binoculars/aculon/a211/aculon-a211-12x50
http://www.nikon.ro/ro_RO/product/sport-optics/binoculars/aculon/a211/aculon-a211-10x42

Hi,
The older Nikon Action EX series models offer better eye relief and are also waterproof.
They are a better choice imho, as they cost no more, although they are somewhat heavier than their Aculon counterparts.
 
Thank you for kindness, my choice goes to Nikon aculon a211 12x50, do you think there is another manufacturer at this price level that stands for other performance?
 
The Aculon 12x50 is probably the best value unless you bought secondhand, which is risky if you are not fully familiar with binoculars. I can't remember if a tripod adapter is included.
Try to brace the 12x50 on a tree, car, wall etc.

But there is sample variation. If you could try two or three and pick the best it would help.
Make sure there is no eye strain.

Also a more protective case may help, or extra bubble wrap.
Try not to knock or drop the binocular.
 
Thank you for kindness, my choice goes to Nikon aculon a211 12x50, do you think there is another manufacturer at this price level that stands for other performance?

Have you tried 12x handheld? On paper 12x sounds interesting, however in the field 12x for most people would be too much to handle comfortably. I would recommend going no higher than 10x.

I used to have a Nikon 12x50 SE which I liked very much on a tripod, but found difficult to use handheld, because of image shake and because the balance of the bins is at the objective end while the focus wheel is at the oculars. So for good balance and comfortable holding I would grab the bins around the objective tubes only to find out I couldn't reach the focus wheel that way... No trouble whatsoever with the Nikon 10x42 SE.

George
 
Have you tried 12x handheld? On paper 12x sounds interesting, however in the field 12x for most people would be too much to handle comfortably. I would recommend going no higher than 10x.

I used to have a Nikon 12x50 SE which I liked very much on a tripod, but found difficult to use handheld, because of image shake and because the balance of the bins is at the objective end while the focus wheel is at the oculars. So for good balance and comfortable holding I would grab the bins around the objective tubes only to find out I couldn't reach the focus wheel that way... No trouble whatsoever with the Nikon 10x42 SE.

George

Relax and enjoy your new Aculon!
I used a Docter 12x50BGA for years and was very happy with the glass. The extra reach is often handy and the relatively narrow FoV does not matter much in the field.
The concerns about image jitters and arm fatigue apply mostly to situations where a specific target is getting a very extended examination. That is not a frequent situation.
 
Better still try 8x30,s or 8x40,s for lightness and ease of use 8x30,s have been my main choice in life, a scope can do the rest.
 
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