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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kevin Conville" data-source="post: 1741686" data-attributes="member: 63161">For the use you describe (read: mostly stationary), big bins are great for the sheer comfort factor. Two eyes are always better than one. The problem is the view. Chroma is quite an issue with these things unless you spring for very expensive ED or fluorite models. Looking off at long distances are OK too with them but when something comes closer the individual focus won't be so great. Of course magnification will be limited as well, compared to a scope unless you get a bin with interchangeable EPs or just high power like a Kowa Highlander.Probably the best bang for the buck are the Minox 15x58s at CameraLand for <$600. They're also center focus! If money is no object then the Kowa Highlander Prominars would be my choice. Get a big tripod and head to go with 'em.Bottom line is you'll have to spend some serious money for bins that come close to the quality of view through a good spotting scope.</blockquote>