Regardless of weight, it will be impossible to see much of anything with hand-held 18x binocs--the field of view is simply too narrow. It will look like the...
The Fuji 7x50 offers a very clean widefield image, nicely corrected in both flatness of field as well as CA, a bit on the heavy side but first rate quality and...
... well ... I have had the Fujinon FMT-SX 7x50 for about 12 years (as well as the FMT-SX 16x70 and 10x70). The upper bodies of all 3 are the same and the...
... They are very good, but heavy binoculars that, at least for me, were too heavy to handhold. I used them as a travel scope, took them to the East Coast in...
... They are very good, but heavy binoculars that, at least for me, were too heavy to handhold. I used them as a travel scope, took them to the East Coast in...
... I recently bought a pair of 12x36 IS IIs and like them a lot. They weigh 23 oz with (Li) batteries and cost about half what you would pay for the 10x42Ls...
... Phil, thanks for the tip. I was thinking for daytime use only but didn't realize they i'd have to buy camera-type batteries. I'm trying to stick to...
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... This may be a decent magazine, but I resent its SPAM like arrival. ed jones In binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com, "astrumpublishing" ... ASTRONOMER ... ...
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... How did I get duplicate posts 8 minutes apart? But sorry to group for duplication. ed jones In binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com, "edwincjones" ... were ...
... batteries (vs. ... to buy camera-type batteries. I'm trying to stick to standard rechargable AAA and AA batts for everything these days. ... Yes, me too...
Gentlemen The delivery was spam. The content of the magazine may be great but did you see the subscription rates. Oucccch!!!! May have to get a copy at...
I am against SPAM as much as anyone.. But I also am glad to have discovered this magazine. To me, SPAM is something I have no interest in whatsoever- such as...
I felt the product was on the topic of interest. Just because it cost money and wasn't free, didn't make it spam. Just one person's opinion. Others' may and...
... ========================== Phil, I was responding largely to Robert, who wrote that he once used a pair of IS binocs but found he preferred 'regular' ...
Anyone out there have experience with the Oberwerk 8x42 WP roof prism binoculars? I'm interested in replacing a pair of compact binoculars that were stolen a...
Hey Guys There is spam relating to our hobby that can be a benefit that I don't mind. Then there is spam that the moderators from quite a few groups are...
Regarding canon IS binoculars. I think the 18x50 have a field of view of 3.7 degrees & the 15x50 field of view is 4.7. I'm not sure how big a difference that...
... FOV is a very personal thing. I know I find a pair of 15x70s (mounted) much easier to navigate the sky with than a pair of 20x80s on the same mount (I...
I am going to get a pair of handheld binos very soon. I've pretty much settled for either a 10x50 or a 8x45 (both from Garrett Optical). The question is: which...
In a message dated 5/5/2006 6:44:31 PM Central Daylight Time, zsolo@... writes: I am going to get a pair of handheld binos very soon. I've pretty much ...
... The 15x50s have had good reviews. I like my 10x42L IS for lighter weight and wider views, but I also have a pair of 18x70s on a tripod when I need more...
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