Hello and greetings to you all. Thank you for accepting me into Birdforum. I am a 68 year old man and I live in northern New South Wales, Australia. I have become actively involved in Bird Watching in last last 3 to 4 years since i have retired and it has become a very joyful activity for me. I am learning slowly, but I am learning! I have had the privilege to meet some lovely people who are willing and have the patience to help we less knowledgeable birders. It is a great community to be part of 
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i am looking at buying a pair of 10 x 42 Binoculars to augment my Zeiss SFL 8 x 40. The 10 x 42s will not be used as regularly so i have a lower budget for them. Following my research on Birdforum and other places and my budget of $700 to $800 AUD (~>$500 USD) and what is readily available in Australia i have narrowed my potential options to Nikon Monarch M7 for ~$600 and Vortex Viper ~$800. They seem to have similar specs but the Viper has a lifetime warranty. I am unable to confirm the warranty in Australia for the Nikons but it may be 2 years or 10 years. I am waiting to hear from Nikon. I was hoping that some members of the forum may have experience with both models and offer me their opinions. Sadly i am unable to view a Viper model where i live and i will need to travel most likely to Brisbane 2.5 hours away.
Where is the appropriate place for me to post my binocular request?
than you for having me and for your assistance with my request.
kind regards
Twodoh
)i am looking at buying a pair of 10 x 42 Binoculars to augment my Zeiss SFL 8 x 40. The 10 x 42s will not be used as regularly so i have a lower budget for them. Following my research on Birdforum and other places and my budget of $700 to $800 AUD (~>$500 USD) and what is readily available in Australia i have narrowed my potential options to Nikon Monarch M7 for ~$600 and Vortex Viper ~$800. They seem to have similar specs but the Viper has a lifetime warranty. I am unable to confirm the warranty in Australia for the Nikons but it may be 2 years or 10 years. I am waiting to hear from Nikon. I was hoping that some members of the forum may have experience with both models and offer me their opinions. Sadly i am unable to view a Viper model where i live and i will need to travel most likely to Brisbane 2.5 hours away.
Where is the appropriate place for me to post my binocular request?
than you for having me and for your assistance with my request.
kind regards
Twodoh
