[gaa_ian (Ian)]

Originally Posted by aiesh_kaul

Hello Ian,

Thank you very much for the valuable feedback. I see that the binocular you are talking about is 16X. I am planning to start with a hand holdable binocular at this stage and do not want a shaky image, so that's why I want to stick to 7x50 and later advanced to a bigger size.

Also, the specs that you have mentioned, I haven't seen so far in any of the product's description or specifications on the websites. You seem to have a great knowledge regarding binoculars.

I would really appreciate of you can suggest me a 7x50 with such features. I can spend $ 225 max.

Thanks,
Jimmy

Hi Jimmy
I would not be put off too much by products being made in China.
While there is a lot of rubbish coming out of China, there is also a lot of very good value well made products.
I can tell you for a fact that most of the well known manufacturers are badged from the OEM in China EG: Celestron, Meade, Orion, Skywatcher ....Etc
I still recon going to an observing night will help you heaps.
For $225 you can get a 4" travel scope
Cheers
Ian