Posted on 11/10/2014 4:30:24 PM PST by Chickensoup
I would recommend these if I got a 10% commission!!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000A5A9M/ref=psdc_297842_t2_B004JLYHAU
Carl Zeiss Optical 20x60 Image Stabilization Binocular
$6,999
Cabelas
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse.cmd?N=1100054&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd720149
Dick’s Sporting Goods
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=4414654
Leitz.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00834YARY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I got.
Exactly. None better for the money.
dear handy,
Yes, the 7x50’s are good for that and boating, but from the BIRDING standpoint, since in this day and age, 7x35’s are less costly and can and are being used for more than one type of ‘viewing’, is why I used them as an example.
For backyard birding, astronomical binoculars are akin to using a 300mm focal length camera lens for a subject at 10 feet distance.
I use Leupold Rogue, 8 x 26. Waterproof, easy to focus, compact. Very importantly, they are light weight.
Thank you. I am going to enjoy my time cooking and watching.
FR is such a wonderful place. I wish I could have you all over for dinner.
Out of my price range, and probably ability range too. But nice to know.
Terrific site, thank you! You guys are so great.
Thank you I will look at them!
Well, it looks like you’ve received lots of optics advice. Now, tell us about that stereo.
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Well, Mr. Hammer. I can only do one thing at a time so first the binoculars, then the receiver. I am bringing music back into my life and the silent stereo has been a rebuke to me.
What better life? Birds, good food, and music? And I am occasionally watching Netflix and Amazon too! I bought my first TV in 25 years (I never watched it) on the recommendations of knowledgeable Freepers. Hog wild, that’s me!
So I will start a thread on the receiver after I find the binoculars. Perhaps I will give myself 2 gifts this December!
Those Germans!
I am somewhat unsure of how to take this! LOL
Leitz.
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Thanks.
I use Leupold Rogue, 8 x 26. Waterproof, easy to focus, compact. Very importantly, they are light weight.
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I will look them up.
I plan to print this thread out and compile my shopping list. Thank you all.
All invited to supper...and of course it will be
chickensoup!
One other suggestion. Go out, choose your bino’s, then buy it from Amazon. Should be cheaper.
Right now, I could not even pay the sales tax on them.
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