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Old 16-06-2006, 06:30 PM
ausastronomer (John Bambury)
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I think you should just say "fia" and go buy a pair of Nikon 12X50 SE's, or if you can't afford those the 10x42's at a bit over a $1k are ok to

When you look through either of these you realise how bad the cheap chinese binos are

Seriously, I would be looking to buy a pair of 10X50's in the medium price bracket. 10x50's are an excellent compliment to any telescope observing session. Larger Binos are an observing tool in isolation IMO.

I would give consideration to 2 pairs of medium quality Binos:-

The 10x42 Fujinon BFL which will cost you between $300 and $400

10x50 Pentax PCF WP II which will cost you about $245

Both of those binos cost a bit more than the cheap chinese things, but are well worth the extra $$$$$ IMO for the extra comfort and optical quality. Like most things in life you get what you pay for.

CS-John B
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