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Can I ask why these models rather than the very near but distinct alternates say the:
High Contrast 11 X 70 Binoculars $139.00 AUD
High Magnification 15 X 70 Binoculars $139.00 AUD
High Performance Zoom 12~36 X 70 Binoculars $149.00 AUD
In particular mightn't the High Contrast or High Zoom ones be more useful or versatile? I was thinking of some retail therapy, and better binos seem a great next step. I'd really love to get your thinking on this, the zoom took my fancy - if it isn't a gimmick that sacrifices image quality; basically planets at 36x and everything else at 12x to get best field of view.
Are the exit pupil sizes the same on all these models at Andrews? Is the best model for astronomy actually the High Contrast ones at lowest magnification?
Your thoughts greatly appreciated!
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Also are the truly giant binoculars say the 25 * 100 worth it at $499 - are they the ants pants so to speak?
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