Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof Binoculars

I have a pair of Nikon Mountaineers, 8x24, rubber coated and waterproof.  I
have used them on the water and in very humid climates with no problem.

Get a hold of the sales brochures from Eagle Optics and Christopher's, they
advertise in Audubon magazine.  Both have good information on selecting
binoc's and give some good prices to compare with local prices.  Also, talk
to the folks at National Camera Exchange in Golden Valley, they know their
stuff.

I suppose if you are really concerned about life after Swarovski's you
better get another pair.


Dana

"You don't need a weather man to tell which way the wind blows."  Bob Dylan
(some time in the 60's) :-)

Christine Wein wrote:
>
> I am looking for binocs that can ride on deck, secured under
> a bungee cord, and survive fresh water waves and the occasional
> submersion due to rolling - without fogging and/or permanent
> damage to optics.
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation for waterproof binoculars?
>
> I realize that "waterproof" is a rather nebulously defined
>  when discussing radios and I anticipate the same
> when discussing optics. I have read that "nitrogen purged"
> binocs with "o-rings" are waterproof. Anyone have experience
> with such binocs?
>
> -chris
>
> On a related note: Is there life (being able to tolerate lesser
> binocs) after using Swarovski's?
>



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