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Hi sorry to confuse you. The Andrews and the AOE 25x100 are the same binocular. They are currently both advertised at the same price at $A439. I have dealt with Lee Andrews previously with good results but it is up to you which way to go. Look at the warrantees / after sales service etc. to make your choice. The 100/45 B.T. is a different beast all together and is around the $A2000 mark and that has interchangable 45 degree E.P's. on a H.D. yoke mount.
As to the 25x vs. 30x - personally I prefer the 25x100 versions - but that is my view point. The 25x100's have a slightly wider field of view, less CA and frames DSO's like M6, M7, M42 and M31 nicely.
You also have to consider a suitable tripod mount. The H.D. type of camera type of mount as sold by AOE for $189 will simple not do. You really have to go for the large [and expensive] 7 ft. Manfrotto type of mount with a crank so you can get 'under' the binos. You seriously cannot undermount these size of binos. 1/ for safety reasons and 2/ you will not view with them comfortably or adequately. Again 'Cloudy Nights' has an excellent article by 'Edz'. on the various mounts that are suitable for these size binos.
Chris
Last edited by chris lewis; 10-10-2009 at 05:13 PM.
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