Thank you so much for your very promt reply and for your your advice. Very much appreciated!Hi Pat
It was the B1.1, which will be either the same as B1+ or not quite as good depending on who you ask. I have the B1+ in 12x50 and it's excellent.
I liked it a lot, but if you wear glasses be careful with the ER as it can be marginal with thick glasses as on the 12x50. Also, don't expect a particularly large or bright FOV or sharpness right to the edge, but the centre is lovely and sharp with a good colour balance and basically no visible CA at all which is great for a 15x.
HenRun (and some others here) have written reviews and comparisons, and panic/canip has done the same on cloudy nights.
Probably best to have a look for yourself? I don't know the Kite IS, but unless you're planning to use a tripod or a very well sorted monopod setup, I don't think the Meostar would be a good choice but that goes for any 15x.
M
I don't wear glasses so ER is not a particular problem but like all things our eyes and facial designs are different! But good to know.
I would love to have a look through them but sadly there is a paucity of dealers who stock/hold them here in the Principality and the ones I am looking at are in deepest darkest Devon but on offer at a very attractive price. As it is where I first bought my Geco's on a run out deal I know that their returns process, if needed, is fine.
I have been impressed with my wifes Canon IS binos but there is that nagging doubt over electronic fragility and restrictive warranty periods that is pushing me towards the coal-fired Meopta's. I am a firm believer in KISS and self-identify with the Stupid bit.
I am blessed with a panoramic view of the glorious Vyrnwy Valley from my patio and use a tripod all the time but again a point well made.
I think that I will take a punt on the Meopta's based on your views as a brand and from the excellent reviews that I have found thus far on this site and on others. Many thanks again, Diolch.
Pat
Ah the fickle finger of fate has just pressed the 'buy it now' button so I will report back on findings once they have been given a thorough beasting. Again thanks!
Last edited: