Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Vick,You have had a lot of good advice. Remember that with binoculars what you see is what you see. So, tabulate what is important to you which could be close focus, magnification, image stabilization, sheer optical quality, wide field, very low light performance, size and weight then take a look at a well stocked dealer. For this do not forget the gun stores as they will frequently have a better selection of high end glass than a camera store. Personally, I would visit a store like B&H in person so I could handle a lot of units. While there find a dark corner with some fine detail and try all the binoculars on that area where your pupils are wide open and your personal vision is at it's worst. Balance price versus performance and make your choice. On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 5:31 AM, Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca> wrote: > OT: > > I'm thinking of getting a new set of binoculars, general usage and > birdwatching. What's top quality - the little red dot from Leica? > > Are there other "cult'ish" brands to look at, like Docter, Swarovski, > ... that combine superb quality, outlandish price and "pride of > ownership (okay, snob appeal)? > > Thanks all > > > Vick > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Don don.dory@gmail.com