[Davekyn (David)]

I am wondering the same thing Darrell,

I also wish to know what the real difference between those two 20X80mm Triplets at AOE. Probably will not matter as the cheaper triplet is out of stock. I also got the feeling that the Binos & Andrews might be of lesser quality in regards to coatings...Not to mention I don’t like their freight couriers TNT...However they ship Bios via Australia Post if that makes one feel better.

I’ve just come back from a lookout session with a mate of mine, & I still can’t believe how much I can see with a basic set of 10X50! I’m starting to think I might just get a pair of 12X60 to replace my cheap 10X50s.

I’m still going to get a pair of Giants but I am getting a mount as well. The Idea (for now at least) is to have some serious observing equipment that I can HIKE with. I once thought I might use a short focal refractor, but the mounts for those look a lot bigger than what I could get away with using Bino’s. There seems to me a lot of other benefits using Giant Binos over a short refractor when thinking of Bush walking ect.

I was wondering about the $170 mount at AOE...they seem light enough to slug over my shoulder...much more than a telescopic mount...It states that it will hold most models of Binos up to 100mm. I guess that could mean a lot & does not leave me with a clear idea of just what I can or can’t put on that mount; none the less it seems like an attractive price. I am guessing that 20X90 binos would be the most you would go on that mount...any comments?

OK...So I am going to get a mount now!...I am still deciding on app...The 25X100 @ both Andrews and AOE look ok...BUT...I have heard that large apps such as these suffer some sort of distortion on the edge of FOV? Also FOV is another thing. Would 20X90 offer more please views...like the term...”stereo wide screen” often used to sell such binos...

Basically...I guess I have had a change of heart...I am now going to get a cheap set of 12X60...Would I be right to assume the ones at AOE for $99.00 have better coatings that the really Cheap looking ones at ANDREWS for $49.00...or are they the same?

As for the other...I have to decide between the 20X80 Triplets...$349 (something extra about them...Darrell wants to know as well as I) and the available ones $200 standard Triplets at Andrews- Over the benefits of a 20X90 (larger app & wider FOV-is that true?) or get the Massive 25X100 with its TINY FOV????????? Used with a smaller set much like when using alongside a Telescope?

That’s it...anyone care to comment on my current line of thinking as twisted as it tends to getJ
Just trying to make sure I get what I am after is all
Later
Dave