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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    Thanks! I’ll check it out. By the way, I bought a pair of Opticron Oregon 8x42’s and am pleasantly surprised by the clarity and brightness. The only negative is that there is a little bit of glare when viewing closer to the direction of the sun. They are better than the Meopta Optika 8x42’s...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I checked Opticronusa’s website and only found 8x32 and 10x32 binoculars.
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    An inexpensive 8x30 or 8x32 would be good for morning walks and a pair of 8x42’s as my main birding binocular. If I had 10x42’s, I’d probably mount them on a tripod or window mount to get the most out of them. Thanks for the recommendation!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    Compact binoculars definitely have a purpose. I’ve ordered a couple pairs of inexpensive 8x25 reverse porro prism binoculars (Leupold Rogue and Vortex Vanquish) for morning walks, but they’re more bulky than expected and too big for a jacket pocket. I’m going to look for a small roof prism...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I can see where lighter binoculars would be advantageous, especially during long walks or hikes. Thanks for the reply!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    So far, 8x42’s seem to be the most comfortable to use. A Zeiss Conquest GD 10x42 would be good to have for viewing wildlife at further distances or mounted on a tripod. Thanks for the reply!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    A couple of bird guides in their late 60’s-early 70’s pointed out that they need the higher power to quickly identify the birds for their clients. I thought that maybe the highest quality of alpha glass, would make up for any unsteadiness, but one guide was using a Swarovski EL and the other a...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I’ve been told that a 10x42 really shines when it’s mounted on a tripod. I was recently at an Audubon owned birding spot, and the volunteer was using a pair of 10x42 Vortex Vipers. He said that he needed the higher power to identify birds, especially when he was leading birding tours. The...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I probably have an old bicycle tire tube around the house that I can use instead of the tape. Cheers!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I appreciate the detailed instructions and photos. I have a similar trekking pole to the one in the picture that I can use for a monopod. I can scrounge up a pice of PVC pipe and some black pipe insulation for padding to make the rest. I use some Gorilla Tape to secure it. This is a very...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    If you have some pictures available, it would be appreciated. Thanks and have a good day!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I’ll try the trekking pole but if that does work, I’ll look for one like you mentioned. Thanks again!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    On the last bird walk I attended, someone had a large camera mounted on a monopod and it appeared pretty steady. I’m definitely going to see if I can use my trekking pole as a monopod. Thanks for the reply and have a good evening!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I'm going to keep the Zeiss Conquest H 8x32's as the return window has closed. They seem to be pretty good binoculars for the price I paid and are especially clear on cloudy days. I've read good things about GPO HD's, especially their build quality. I will put them on my list when I decide to...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I might consider a higher power binocular that can be tripod mounted for viewing a greater distances. My Steiner AF 12x40 binoculars aren't compatible for a threaded tripod adapter and are two wide for the Leupold adapter with the strap. I ordered a pair of Bino Bandits to shield some of the...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I’ve never used a monopod but have a trekking pole that I believe has a threaded end to mount a camera or binoculars. I might give it a try. Cheers!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I originally wanted a pair of 10X42's but after briefly comparing them to 8x42's, I was more impressed with the lower powered binoculars. Maybe it was because of the wider field of view. I don't have shaky hands but maybe even slight movement could have affected the viewing experience of the...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    Well, I used the Steiner "auto-focus" poro prism binoculars for many years and to me they've worked pretty well spotting wildlife. They seemed like a big step up many years ago from the Bushnell poro prisms we had been using. However, these Conquest HD 8x32's are noticeably clearer than the...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    It would be nice to see the extra detail using 10x binoculars but tripod use would probably be necessary to get the full benefit. Most of the birdwatching I'm going to be doing will be fairly close anyway, and 8x binoculars are probably more practical. I also have a spotting scope if needed...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    The GPO’s look like quality binoculars. I’ve read positive comments on another forum. Supposedly, the company was started by a former Zeiss executive. I’ll have to look into them further. Thank you the suggestion and posting the pictures. Have a good evening!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    Appreciate the information. I was hoping someone would have an 8x42 Conquest on yesterday's guided bird walk, but there were only Vortex Vipers and Monarch 5's being used. If a Black Friday deal comes up, I might order a pair. Thanks and have a good afternoon!
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    It would be nice to be able to compare a Conquest 8x32 to a 8x42 but that might not be possible because the return window is closing. I installed the extended eye cups and that made a big difference using the 8x32's and no longer seeing blackouts. Thank you for the additional information...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    That was my mistake. Maybe the thread can relocated to the correct location. I appreciate the information and might just purchase a pair 8x42’s for the extra brightness and return the Conquest 8x32’s.. A 72% increase is a significant increase. I have a pair of 20x80 binoculars that I plan...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I installed the extended eye cups, which is a definite improvement with no more blackouts. I was in backyard late this partly overcast afternoon looking at a small hawk on top of a tree about 25 yards away and the binoculars are pretty clear. I scanned the distant hills over 500 yards looking...
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    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I have to agree because I've seen most birders out here with mostly 8x binoculars and hunters with 10x. I have extended eye cups arriving tomorrow, so if they improve the view of the Conquest 8x32's, I'll probably keep them. Thank you for the reply and have a good evening!
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