I purchased a Nikon 10x70 IF SP WF last year, the one that weighs 2.1 kg, not the 1.9 kg version.
I have taken it out birding many times and despite the obvious problems of weight and IF, i actually don't mind it as birding binocular. Depends on what I am doing, I know alternate between the Nikon and a 10x42 roof. I find the colour rendition, and depth of field on the Nikon excellent. When the IF is focussed properly, the colours on birds is top notch.
I am wondering whether I am alone on this one or whether anybody else uses 10x70's. Is there is a secret following of people who enjoy large binos for birding?
I have taken it out birding many times and despite the obvious problems of weight and IF, i actually don't mind it as birding binocular. Depends on what I am doing, I know alternate between the Nikon and a 10x42 roof. I find the colour rendition, and depth of field on the Nikon excellent. When the IF is focussed properly, the colours on birds is top notch.
I am wondering whether I am alone on this one or whether anybody else uses 10x70's. Is there is a secret following of people who enjoy large binos for birding?