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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Mon Jun 26 2006 - 09:48:48 EDT
In a message dated 6/26/06 12:00:57 AM,
writes:
> I'm considering a set of the
> Canon stabilized binoculars. For those who have used them, is it worth
> the extra $300 to go from 12x36 to 15x50? With a new (to us) boat, I'm
> trying hard to prioritize the want list. I'd like to have them for the
> run home, but there are a zillion other things in competition for a
> higher pecking order on the list! Lower cost will help, but I don't want
> to make a bad choice. Any pointers?
>
>
Steve,
I've never found a boating reason to use a set of binoculars with greater
than 8 power. The Canon stabilized binoculars you are considering seem to be
primarily intended for bird watching. They have a narrow field of view and low
light gathering power. The exit pupil of either one is only about 3 mm, so they
would be of limited usefulness in dusk or night conditions. No problem for bird
watching since most birds sleep at night.
Save your money. Fairly decent 7x50 binoculars are on sale at West Marine for
less than $100. Go with one of those. If you find later that you need a
really exotic pair of binoculars, keep the cheaper ones for guests.
Larry Z
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