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[Janem]

Hi everyone; I'm Jane, sitting at my computer in Leeds, working my way diligently through the binoculars threads because I need to get two new pairs - a compact one as a Christmas present for my mum, and a medium-sized pair for me in preparation for a birding weekend I'm going on in the new year, and very much looking forward to!
I'm very impressed with the forums here; look forward to taking part in future.

 

[robinm]

Hi Jane,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin.

Plenty of good advice to be had on bins - some of it contradictory! Let us know how you get on.

 

[John N]

Hi Jane,welcome to Birdforum. Good luck with the Binoculars. Don't forget try before you buy if you can.

 

[pduxon]

welcome to BF Jane

make sure you try before you buy

 

[salty]

hello, welcome to bird forum! - its a big world when your looking for binos, so much choice!

 

[Janem]

hello, welcome to bird forum! - its a big world when your looking for binos, so much choice!

I know! Where to start! I'm going by a rule of thumb - divide lens diameter by magnification and choose bins that come out between 4 and 5 but it's not even that simple - so much depends on the feel of them, but not all shops have a great selection. I guess I just have to wade through a whole load of comments and make a price-based short list and try to track them down.

 

[pauco]

Hi Jane welcome to BirdForum. Good luck with the search for your bins, just take your time when choosing.
bert.

 

[christineredgate]

Hi,Jane welcome to BF.

 

[Konstantinos]

Dear Jane:

Welcome to the Bird Forum!

Best regards,

 

[Johnny1]

Hi Jane and welcome, have you tried Warehouse Express? They have an excellent selection of binoculars and are competively priced. I've had quite a bit of birding equipment off them over the past couple of years and have found them to be very reliable.