Older binoculars are valuable

[Bobbyoutback]

I collect old Jap wide angle binoculars , Why ? because the extra wide angles are now not made !

Check these : `https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/144444119546?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBI DX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[IanL]

Hey Bobby I know someone in QLD that does the same as yourself with old binoculars. You may want to hook up with him and see what he and you got.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-seller/tom/69341849/date/1

See ya

[xelasnave]

Why dont they make them anymore?


Alex

[Bobbyoutback]

Thanks Ian for the contact .

Alex ' I think it's the cost , oversized prisms , complex eyepieces etc

But there is one super wide angle binocular on the market now ' they are the Visionking 5x25 with 15deg FOV !
I bought a pair & was quiet pleased with there performance ! :)

Bobby

[Boozlefoot]

Possibly there's enough interest in Bino's for a separate Equipment Discussion or "sticky thread"? Most people are terrified to touch them once they're "out of kilter". Count me in - they're fun and a good way to while away a wet weekend. Apart from a brilliant source of lenses and prisms for experimentation. (74mm f44 folded/utilising some quality bino parts?) There's a multitude off good Japanese glass out there just going begging.......:shrug: