iebirdie
Well-known member
Hi all:
Scopes are great for "planned" birding outings but oftentimes much opportunistic (and good) birding is done while out and about, and through bins because my Kowa 821 is just too big to tote around . While I enjoy going to the reserves etc with my scope, I am finding that I am doing a lot of birding while out and about generally, e.g. walking or biking along a nearby estuary where I live. Yes, there are great lightweight scopes/tripods/monopods around, but I don't think I would get the value out of a second "lightweight" scope purchase, but I would consider getting another pair of bins.
I am sure lots of other birders have this dilemma. Can anyone recommend a good allround binoculars for this purpose ? It would need to be fairly compact (but not necessarily so as I usually carry a rucksack), good optics and excellent magnification (10x) because much viewing done at estuary shore. I have seen the Leica Duovid (8x and 12x) - in theory should be ideal but looks a bit gimmicky.
Thanks for advice.
Niall
Scopes are great for "planned" birding outings but oftentimes much opportunistic (and good) birding is done while out and about, and through bins because my Kowa 821 is just too big to tote around . While I enjoy going to the reserves etc with my scope, I am finding that I am doing a lot of birding while out and about generally, e.g. walking or biking along a nearby estuary where I live. Yes, there are great lightweight scopes/tripods/monopods around, but I don't think I would get the value out of a second "lightweight" scope purchase, but I would consider getting another pair of bins.
I am sure lots of other birders have this dilemma. Can anyone recommend a good allround binoculars for this purpose ? It would need to be fairly compact (but not necessarily so as I usually carry a rucksack), good optics and excellent magnification (10x) because much viewing done at estuary shore. I have seen the Leica Duovid (8x and 12x) - in theory should be ideal but looks a bit gimmicky.
Thanks for advice.
Niall