Hey all!
There's only SO many reviews I can read before my head will explode! My Wife LOVES Birds (we have like 10 birdfeeders in my backyard and deck) and I want to get her some decent Binoculars for this Xmas. This would be our first pair.
My research has led me to beleive that a 8x Magnification is best for the type of birdwatching my wife generally does (watching Birds at Feeder out through the slider Window, or in the trees about 50 yds away from our house). But finding a quality pair is no easy task, especially for me, an incessant researcher.
So, I've come to the people who know best! Please help me find a pair that will suit us. Here's a list of things that are important:
- Around $100
- Around 8x Magnification
- Quality Optics
- Fairly Easy to Use/Easy to Focus (central focus)
- Compact/Lightweight
Waterproofing would be nice good but not an absolute necessity
Other uses may include:
- Sporting Events
- Hiking
- General snoopin! (Hey, i like to people watch, what can i say!)
The two i've come across that come pretty highly recommended are:
Nikon Trailblaxer ATB 8x25
Vortex Typhoon 8x26
Thanks for any insight! Also looking for a good bird ID Guide Book of specifically New England Birds. Any Recommendations would be most welcome!
Thank You!
There's only SO many reviews I can read before my head will explode! My Wife LOVES Birds (we have like 10 birdfeeders in my backyard and deck) and I want to get her some decent Binoculars for this Xmas. This would be our first pair.
My research has led me to beleive that a 8x Magnification is best for the type of birdwatching my wife generally does (watching Birds at Feeder out through the slider Window, or in the trees about 50 yds away from our house). But finding a quality pair is no easy task, especially for me, an incessant researcher.
So, I've come to the people who know best! Please help me find a pair that will suit us. Here's a list of things that are important:
- Around $100
- Around 8x Magnification
- Quality Optics
- Fairly Easy to Use/Easy to Focus (central focus)
- Compact/Lightweight
Waterproofing would be nice good but not an absolute necessity
Other uses may include:
- Sporting Events
- Hiking
- General snoopin! (Hey, i like to people watch, what can i say!)
The two i've come across that come pretty highly recommended are:
Nikon Trailblaxer ATB 8x25
Vortex Typhoon 8x26
Thanks for any insight! Also looking for a good bird ID Guide Book of specifically New England Birds. Any Recommendations would be most welcome!
Thank You!