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Old 12-03-2009, 08:16 PM
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lostnumber, what sort of price range are you looking at? can yougive a range like 0-100, 100-250 etc.. I like 7x50 but you need to have eyes which can take in the 7mm exit pupil & relatively dark skies to take in all the light. 10x50 is now afar more popular size i think.Also you might want to consider whether waterproof/nitrogen purged is important to you, obviously it adds to the price.
As for the nikons you mention - their binos come in a huge range from relative cheap to expensive. The action is at the lower end but expensive in Australia compared with the US price.As an example I bought some celestron regals 10x42 (which retail in Aust for about 1000) in the US for about 330 shipped here - they are well worth it,crystal clear views, & a joy to use
My last pair were bought from AOE, 15x70 ultras - am happy - their site states they check binos before selling which is a big plus in my book
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