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March 23, 2010, 10:35 AM | #1 |
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Small binoculars for under $130?
My buddy loves my new Leupold Yosemites ($95) but he wants something even more compact. What do you recommend for under $130?
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March 23, 2010, 05:17 PM | #2 |
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Are the Yosemites 32mm? I wouldn't want to go any smaller than that due to shrinking exit pupil. The Yos are a screaming bargain, especially the 6x. I know I avoided the question, but if one has a hard time carrying a 32mm bin the offerings below that size really start to suffer and if not really worth it if one is using them at dusk or dawn.
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March 24, 2010, 03:11 AM | #3 |
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I bought some Hummer brand binocs at Big 5 last year to throw in my BOB...they are cheap, the fold up small, and they have decent vision when using them.
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March 24, 2010, 02:42 PM | #4 |
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Look at some Nikon Travelites. I've had a pair of 9x25 for going on 20 years. They don't quite fit in a shirt pocket, but they're only 9 or 10 ounces and should run $100 or so. They used to come in 10x, 9x, 8x and 7x23 iirc. Maybe a 12x years ago.
Great color, no eyestrain. I've used them duck hunting and they didn't leak in the rain and sleet and snow, etc. They aren't waterproof either. John edited to add: What? Half price? "Price: $49.95 You Save: $81.00 (62%) In Stock." http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Travelit.../dp/B00006GF1G |
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