Hi,
my commendation concerning binoculars is the Nikon 8 X 30 E CF, a gem out
of metall for a relatively fair price. Its a very bright binocular with
porro prisms and full multicoating.
Matthias
>In a message dated 12/22/98 1:41:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>lhawkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
><< Hi all:
> I'm thinking about getting a pair of binocs soon, and was wondering if
> the Olympus binocs are a good choice. I've suffered through some pretty
> bad binocs in the past, so I want to make a good choice this time. I
> really can't afford a pair of Zeiss or Steiner, though! The specific
> models that I am interested in are the 10x42, 12x24, and (perhaps)
> 12x50.
>
> Cheers,
> --Lee >>
>
>Lee,
>
>At the risk of being flamed, at the relatively high magnifications you're
>looking for, have you considered the Canon image stabilized binocs? If the
>technology works as good as I've heard, they would seem to be a real boon,
>especially for astronomical work. Of course I'm sure they cost as much as a
>Zeiss....
>
>Just curious.
>
>Paul Schings
>Coventry, RI
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