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  1. K

    Nikon Travelite II 7x20

    Hello everyone, As a new wildlife photographer/videographer I was looking for a set of binoculars to accompany me on my birding/wildlife trips, and my father opened a box of old ones he doesn't use anymore. One of them, the Nikon Travelite II, belonged to my aunt who unfortunately died 3 years...
    • Koensol
    • Thread
    • 7x20 binoculars nikon
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Nikon
  2. ShengTu Optics

    How to choose an entry-level bird watching telescope？

    For bird watching enthusiasts, a pair of binoculars is a must. It not only helps us observe more details of birds, but also brings us aesthetic enjoyment and delights our souls! Binoculars should be of moderate size and weight, suitable for carrying at any time, comfortable for observation, with...
  3. ShengTu Optics

    Illustrations and precautions for using binoculars

    Some novice friends received the telescope and were full of expectations but did not know how to operate it. They did not adjust it properly, so the images did not overlap during observation, there were shadows in the field of view, and they could not adjust it clearly at the same time. So I...
  4. ShengTu Optics

    Some suggestions for beginners on how to choose a telescope and basic knowledge about telescopes

    1. You need to know your purpose in advance: whether it is watching performances or competitions, outdoor hiking, bird watching, or balcony viewing. Different purposes have different requirements for the volume, weight and multiples of the telescope. 2. You need to clearly tell us your...
  5. dozercsx

    Barn Find: Swift Navigator Mk1 7x50s

    Greetings! My wife and I visited a local thrift shop this morning where, in the glass case, my trained bino-eye was drawn to a pair of binoculars hidden behind a china doll. I immediately saw that it was a pair of Swifts! Upon closer inspection, these were a pair of Swift Navigator Mk1 fully...
    • dozercsx
    • Thread
    • binoculars
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Swift
  6. A

    Contrast in binoculars

    I own a couple of binoculars (no alphas unfortunately) and I was wondering about the source of loss of contrast in binos. Can a "subalpha" have the same amount of contrast as an alpha? What would make current alphas inherently superior in terms of contrast? Since contrast is not something...
    • agus_m
    • Thread
    • alphas binoculars contrast
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Binoculars
  7. L

    Nikon Monarch M7 8x30 comparison with Monarch 7 8x30?

    How does the newer Nikon Monarch M7 8x30 compare with the previous model Monarch 7 8x30? I own a Monarch 7 8x30 and love the image brightness and quality, the large field of view, and the light weight (lightest I've found in an 8x30 with ED glass) as we often use binoculars when doing active...
  8. F

    Advice 2d viewing device and photos

    I bought Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 binoculars as a first set for birding. I'm happy with them. But I find myself wishing for more magnification to see those birds that are all the way across the lagoon, or see more details for identification on closer birds. What should I look at getting? Is...
  9. M

    Vintage Soviet 4x36 Compact Theatre Opera Glasses , Binoculars ,Moscow Olympic Games 1980

    Hello everyone, I have found an old binocular Soviet 4x36 Compact Theatre Opera Glasses, Moscow Olympic Games 1980. Do anyone know about this something? If you'd be so kind and tell me something about this interesting find. Thank you(the image is just informative, it is not my binoculars as you...
  10. J

    Hello birders

    I'm a birder in the northeastern US. Lucky enough (or smart while I'm still able ;-) to have been able to travel the tropics for birds. Equipment? I've used many binoculars over the years and have some pretty strong opinions about what works. Same with scopes. For scope stability, I use the...
    • Jerry Connolly
    • Thread
    • binoculars birding bird watching telescopes tripods
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Say Hello
  11. ShlundoKyogre

    Best Binoculars for Star Gazing? - 11/18/24

    To the wonderful users of this forum, I have recently started to take up stargazing and enjoy looking at the many constellations in the night sky. I have been looking to get an upgrade of binoculars so I can finally the night sky in more detail. I've been having trouble concluding if I should...
    • ShlundoKyogre
    • Thread
    • binoculars binoculars advice celestron stargazing
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Binoculars
  12. O

    Best build quality, aesthetic, & focus ring at $500 price range for 8x32 binoculars? Optics a close second priority.

    With a budget of around $500 which 8x30/32 binoculars would you consider to have beautiful aesthetics, build quality, and buttery focus ring? As long as the optics can somewhat "compete" near the best within the $500 price class then I actually would prefer a pair of binoculars where you...
    • ozblue
    • Thread
    • $500 8x32 binoculars build quality nikon monarch
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Binoculars
  13. A

    Ask for purchase advice

    Hi everyone, I want to buy a pair of binoculars for Christmas but I can't afford much. I found this binocular from SVBONY, has anyone here used it? SA205 8x42 ED Flat-field Binoculars With BaK-4 Prism IP67 Waterproof For Birding Festival I would also like to know if this would be a good...
  14. N

    Hair inside objective lens - how does this happen?

    Last year I have bought two new binoculars, a Leica Ultravid 7x42 for myself and a Zeiss SF 8x32 for my wife. Looking down the barrels of both objective lenses on purchase they were perfect. A few months later a visible small white hair/thread appeared in one barrel of the SFs, not on the...
  15. J

    Hi and question

    Hello! I'm an ecologist from Australia wanting buy second hand binoculars... probably Olympus Tracker 8x25 (I haven't worked out how old that model is yet but I'd prefer to try it over Trinovids first, even though I'm a bit anti-porro). I've already got an 8x42 I'm happy with. Which sites would...
  16. M

    Viking Binos - prism alignment build quality.

    I have owned a pair of 8x36 ED RSPB (Viking) binoculars since 2018. In January, I accidentally bumped them very lightly against the car boot sill, which caused the left lens collimation to be knocked out of alignment. I sent them to Viking for repair and received them back in mid-March. Since...
  17. Eric_D

    Is curvature of field a good thing?

    Curvature of field is when you have to refocus if you move the binoculars such that the target is moved from the center to the edge of the field of view. If you don't try refocussing, it can be perceived as unsharpness towards the edges, or a small 'sweet spot'. In astronomy, everything is at...
  18. H

    Female chest friendly binocular harness recommendations?

    Perhaps a bit of a niche request but hoping someone can help! I bought a binocular harness on the recommendation of a friend, and while I do appreciate not having the weight around my neck, I'm finding the harness sits oddly and uncomfortably on my err... chest, if you catch my drift. It also...
    • hatchnut
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    • binoculars carrying strap equipment harness recommendations women
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Binoculars
  19. Ignatius

    CP+ 2024

    Here are some images of the Nikon booth at tzhis year's CP+ show, courtesy of Optyczne.pl
    • Ignatius
    • Thread
    • 2024 binoculars cp+ nikon
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Nikon
  20. A

    G'day from Oz with Honesty about a pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars

    Hello to all from wonderful Australia! My name is Aaron and I'm more of a collector than a bird watcher however a search about a lovely pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Deltrintem 8×30's with the serial number 2926178 I came across recently lead me here. I'm just wondering if someone here might be able...
  21. M

    Places to try out bins in central MD?

    I'm looking to get my wife some binoculars to back-up her usual 8x42 Monarch HGs. Our search is for something lighter weight that doesn't comprise clarity and FOV significantly. I'd like to take her somewhere that she can handle several options in person and see what she likes best. We live in...
    • Myrianna
    • Thread
    • advice needed binoculars recommendations
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Maryland
  22. Z

    Nippon Kogaku and Ednar binoculars

    Hello, I am trying to find out more information and the possible value of two pairs of binoculars that I have recently received. The first one is a Nippon Kogaku Mikron 6x30, 274609. It has a leather strap and a red felt-lined leather case. The second one is an Ednar 7x35, 0593, Japan HT. I...
  23. K

    Hi! I’m new here.

    Hello all. I’m new to the forum. Lifelong nature and animal lover plus avid gardener. I am a novice bird watcher and we just moved to Frenchtown NJ where there are many birds to see! Of course I’m looking for a good affordable pair of binoculars. I’m older, nearsighted, have a narrow face and...
    • Kitchypoo
    • Thread
    • binoculars birding elderly newbie novice
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Say Hello
  24. F

    buying advice needed: Opticron Traveller BGA ED vs Celestron Trailseeker ED 8x32 - or something else?

    I'm looking for a first pair of binoculars compact enough to pack when traveling and when hiking with camera gear. My primary use would be spotting wildlife to aid with photography/videography and secondary use would be occasional birding, attending sporting events, and casual astronomy. Based...
    • falcondog
    • Thread
    • advice needed binoculars celestron opticron recommendations trailseeker traveller
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Binoculars
  25. hannibalscannibal

    Bino Suggestions for a Casual Birder?

    hey all, my father is a casual birder (once a week or so, usually) and needs new binoculars i'm thinking of getting him a new pair for father's day, and wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions! i'd like to get him something that fares pretty well but since he doesn't go out nearly as...
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