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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rathaus" data-source="post: 3224244" data-attributes="member: 132018">I was thinking $1-2K Aus....but hey this crosses into the emotional purchase catigory so who knows....though I do tend to occasionally siphon money to quell my never ending Swarovski Habicht obsession. I have fresh new 10x40 armoured Habicht on the way. Great as they don't slide around a dashboard or car seat...I digress...Thanks for the suggestions. One particular binocular I've had my eye on for quite a while (originally for astronomy use) is the Takahashi 22x60 Flourite binos - probably enough muscle over 10x to make it a justifiable option...but getting that type of bino in oz is going to be a pain. According to Cloudy nights etc, they punch way above their weight and specs. I use..not very often, an ancient (1970s) velbon tripod. This is an area I need to address. Can you give me a little further advice regarding a reasonable tripod and head option...without looking like a news cameraman?My winter viewing area is located in the New England region. Cheers</blockquote>