andy hunter
Well-known member
When I started being a bit more of a formal birder about 2 years ago, I went to a specialist shop and took some advice. They said that 8 x binoculars (I think mine are 8x25 opticron) would do fine.
However I am finding that in quite a few cases I amn't getting the detail I need for id and I am wondering if 10 x . .. . (or something else ?) would be a better bet. I tried a pals pair recently and although I don't remember their spec. the image was a class apart. They were very big though and I do want a smaller pair that can go in a rucksack for a day or two witout being a weight/size problem.
If anyone has comments or a pair they'd recomend, I'd be grateful. I wouldn't want to fork out too much, but £100-£150 would be a range I'd consider
However I am finding that in quite a few cases I amn't getting the detail I need for id and I am wondering if 10 x . .. . (or something else ?) would be a better bet. I tried a pals pair recently and although I don't remember their spec. the image was a class apart. They were very big though and I do want a smaller pair that can go in a rucksack for a day or two witout being a weight/size problem.
If anyone has comments or a pair they'd recomend, I'd be grateful. I wouldn't want to fork out too much, but £100-£150 would be a range I'd consider