Hi all.
I have looked at multiple binoculars over the past few weeks. I want to make a well researched purchase. I have visited Paxtons (camera shop), Teds (Camera shop), Bintel website, Andrews Website and the more I look the more I get confused.
Some people have commented to me that you get what you pay for, which IMHO is quite true. But I am a believer that there might be some binoculars out there that would be not too expensive yet be in par with some of the more expensive brands.
I have stumbled upon Andrews 11x70 Binoculars. Currently they are priced at $AU149. Has anyone bought one recently? How are they in quality? I do realise that at 70mm aperture, these can be abit on the heavy side. Is this reasonable to assume? How is the field of view and the clarity? Do the objects appear dim or bright? Have you been able to see the moons of Jupiter with these? I do know they would look like points of light. Can Jupiter be seen with its full glory or does it appear as a white circle? What about Saturn?
Sorry for a bombardment of questions. Like a little grasshopper I am hungry for knowledge
I guess at $149, even if I make a mistake with these binoculars, I dont lose out that much. However, since it takes me a while to save up, this could mean that in order to get another pair, I might have to wait a few more months
thank you guys.. you all have been awesome and very helpful.