Update guys, to be honest even with all the "time" I have during this isolation with Covid 19, looking at reviews, information, youtube on binoculars and filling my internet browser history with bookmarks on random websites. I just got a little fed up lol two days ago I didn't know what "phase-corrected" or "ED" even was...
So I decided to go with the Pentax Papilio 2 6,5. On the recommendation of many in this thread. I appreciate all the advice and no doubt I will asking questions when the time comes to purchase another set.
The reason I decided on these is as follows. Inexpensive! I managed to get some brand new for £85.00 which I think is reasonable for "first time" decent-ish set of binoculars to be used by myself and the children.
I think what really swayed me was I actually don't know what I want binoculars for! I'm not specifically watching birds, just for out and about with the family, national trust walks and beaches. I wanted something small, so I would actually take them out and not feel hindered. I think these little binoculars will be fine for the time being. And if I use them and find they are not quite what I want, I'll look at purchasing an 8x32 or something like the Viking Kestrel 8x32.
I appreciate all the advice and encouragement I got from you all. Sorry that I went total roundabout and started listing random binoculars, but it is quite overwhelming as a newcomer, which is obviously why I took the time to register and ask you all who really know the subject.
All the best and stay safe
