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I have collected and repaired binos and other optics for decades. I currently have about 30x in my collection. None of them are below about $A300 dollars when they were new. I have brought and sold many cheap ones but never held on to them - why? because they are rubbish – plain and simple. They may be the odd exception but primarily this is a true statement.
Most are miscollimated, have poor build and optics qualities with multiples aberrations and distortions. Don’t but Dick Smith binos, most of the Saxon stuff is rubbish, don’t but a zoom or one with ruby coatings, don’t buy any 'entry level' Chinese binocular. If it means saving longer then do so.
If I knew this many years ago I would have saved thousands of dollars and much heart break. Look, it is not hard, pay for quality the first time. They will last a lifetime and they will give you the views the Universe deserves.
Chris.
Last edited by chris lewis; 18-06-2012 at 04:54 PM.
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