Bak 4 prisms sir, IPD is 56mm, nice and sharp,I bought the tripod adaptor , clamps on the centre column, these are a good deal if you live in the US, the...
Dave. I too have fondness for Russian optics. Old fashion mechanics, but tend to have superior optics. The "Clamp On" adapter, is that available from the...
Peter, the adaptor($8) is available from the seller but has to be bought with the binos, the IPD info: was as stated in the leaflet that came with it, I assume...
Dave, Porter's Camera, http://porters.com/, has 3/8" "European" tripod bushing adapters reducing to our 1/4"~20, part number 160138, $ 2.99. I am assuming the...
Hello Group, My name is Wayne, I joined a few weeks back, and just wanted to say Hello. I am a big fan of binoculars and just wanted to introduce myself. I...
I probably own over 20 binoculars. Up until recently, the largest were 15x70s. I recently acquired a pair of Oberwerk 22x100s that had been dropped. I got a...
My adaptor came with the standard 1/4x20 thread in the bottom, cheers Dave. ... 160138, ... be ... leaflet ... gives ... hinge, I ... clamped ... bino ... that...
Most wellcome sir,I also noticed a while ago that my local photo shop carried an adaptor from Manfroto (Bogen in the US), 3/8 female- 1/4 male if ever you need...
Hi Ali, 1) While I'm not sure I'd recommend them for "everyone", I can say that they - by far - provide the best binocular views I've ever had. But they're...
I have had a pair of the Oberwerk 22x100 binoculars for several years and I love them. I fully agree with you on their ability to help you observe many...
This all has something to say about refractors vs. reflectors.... Imaging with direct optical systems vs mirrored systems. The larger the more spectacular ...
While I'd love to have 100mm objectives for light gathering, the Oberwerk 20X80LW binos are, IMHO, the best all around buy in big glass. Bob Fowler ...
Hello , As the owner of an 8 inch dobsonian and 10x80 binoculars, I would like to add rich field viewing to my obesrving activities. I am considering...
Sorry I can't speak directly about the Orion, but I have both Oberwerk 20X80 LW binos and a Stellarvue AT1010 80mm f/6 refractor. The 20x80LW binos are great,...
Hi Kevin, You don't say if which Orion ST you are considering. Recently I purchased a used ST120. This scope is a blast. It will go from 15X-150X. It is neat...
Kevin, Good question and one hard to answer. The only way to be fair to both instruments is to compare very similar instruments (apertures) at similar...
<<As the owner of an 8 inch dobsonian and 10x80 binoculars, I would like to add rich field viewing to my observing activities. I am considering the Orion...
One thing about the Orion S/T, lots of false colour, made me get rid of mine,a better performer in a rich field scope and at higher mags too is the 4.5"...
I see on the web a curious equipment to be put on a lafuma chair it is a kind of square in tubing clip on the lafuma chair and the 25x100 mont on the problem...
Cannot disagree. But, if you treat this instrument like so many others, you'll want to use it for the things it does really well, not purposely targeting...
Excellent response Barry. I must admit that lately I have been doing more observing with my 7x50 and 10x70 binos more than anything else. Right now the...
Oh Bob! Please don't get me wanting another pair of binos! Mary ... Oberwerk 20X80LW binos are, IMHO, the best all around buy in big glass. ... 22x100s) ... ...
Hi all, Other Mary here. I like Barry's "Bottom line" (at the bottom of message) Somewhere in between it all are "visual preferences and budget." :-) Like...
My 11x80s were $135 at the NEAF show Made my own mirror mount finally I promise to provide pics soon.... Phil ________________________________ From: Bob Fowler...