Kim, For Oberwerks, I'd recommend ordering on-line from bigbinoculars.com. They have good prices and the owner checks the collimation of each pair before he...
Hugh, Thank you for your reply. I actually talked to the owner (Kevin) from Big Binoculars again today. I think I am settled on the 15X70 Oberwerks. He has...
... from Big Binoculars again today. I think I am settled on the 15X70 Oberwerks. <SNIP>. ... 15X70's? The idea of being able to hold it would be nice, and...
Hugh , I will look for that article . I feel pretty confident with the 15X70 size. Does anyone have experience with Celstron by chance? While it does seem...
... the 15X70 size. Does anyone have experience with Celstron by chance? While it does seem that Oberwerk is a good company and has been recomended to me by...
... Don't underestimate the stability afforded by an inexpensive monopod. I've found that tripods can be disappointing if you you don't spring for a really ...
I bought the Celestron 12x60 about a year ago and have no regrets. Having nothing to compare them to I don't know if they are good or not. I just know the...
I like the Zeiss 7x42 FL for handheld Binocular Astronomy, but at $1600.00 it may not be the best choice for everyone! From: binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com...
My 15x70 Oberwerks are ok but don't render sharp stars. Adorama has been running a sale on the Celestron 15x70 Skymasters for only $63. I have experience with...
Hi Kim, I think that you getting your hubby a pair of binoculars for Christmas is a wonderful idea! IMO that is the best way to start in astronomy. I know...
... the 15X70 size. Does anyone have experience with Celstron by chance? While it does seem that Oberwerk is a good company and has been recomended to me by...
If hand holding is a must, I would suggest 10X or 11X maximum. 15X would be out of the question. Garrett Optical makes some good binos & have great quality...
Just about anyone can hand hold a normal weight 15x70 binocular if they use the strap as a sling. I teach astro classes and even the smallest woman has had no...
They are all good: It is what you yourself like. Try it for yourself. Celestron Ultima is very good line in my experience. Or something like that. buffalotime...
Thanks everyone for your replies!! I went today and bought some 15X70's at the local/only store that sells astronomical binocs anywhere near me. I tried them...
All opinions about the switching out these 15X70's for 11X70's would be appreciated (the faster the better). If I decide to swtich them, I would love to get...
Oh , actually I guess Celestron doesnt make 11X70's (thats oberwerk, and I have to order those, which I dont want to do). SO, its the 15X70's, OR I can prob...
Kim, Kim, I think in the long run, the 12x60's will be an excellent choice. Believe me, that is plenty of aperature for stargazing! They are also a good...
... the way. They worked fine w/glasses off. Of course I am using them during the day, so I cant see any stars, I have a gas station across the street from my...
... Kim, Belatedly, I think for newbies who plan to observed without a mount, 12x60 is better than 15x70 due to larger field of view and lighter weight. I...
I did fold them down. I just talked to the store where I bought them from, and was told there was probably too much eye relief and I should hold them a bit...
I have never been very good at handholding any binoculars for descerning fine detail. I have found for handheld, the Canon image stabilization binoculars are...
... I'm pretty much in agreement w/ you here, Dave. I get a kick out of folks who recommend 70mm apertures or powers of 12x and above for handholding. These...
Hi Kim, Trading a binocular between two or more people is difficult unless their vision is pretty much the same and they don't have to refocus. You can fold...
I got the Celestrons........so I can try the "sling" with any strap? the binoculars came with one, Im thinking I should try it. Especially b/c it looks like...
... is really for quick looks or simple identification purposes. ..... ... Hey Rick, I also discovered that trick with my 15x70's and the Bogen 3011. Has...
I have mixed feeling about the advertisement on page 9 in the January 08 edition of "ASTRONOMY" magazine. The full page ad is for lasers - green, red and blue...
I agree. There is no way I can even hold my 9x60 Oberwerks for very long. The views out of astro binos are great but the mounts can be a pain. I am still...
A mirror Mount...........that looks really neat. What is the best place to buy something like that from? I have decided to just keep the binocs that I have...
What are good books for beginners besides NightWAtch by Terence Dickinson. I have that one on hold from the library. I really want ot buy a copy , but its $35...
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