Re: [Paddlewise] waterproof binoculars

Mike;

I've paddled for years with a pair of Zeiss 8x30 armored, individual
focus binocs.  Bombproof and with a lifetime warranty.  The exit pupil
of the 8x30 is 3.7mm whereas the 8x24 is only 3.3mm.  This doesn't sound
like much but on the water it can make seeing from a moving platform
much easier.  
I also own the comparable binoculars by Stiener, the 8x30 Hunting.  The
Zeiss are far-and-away better.  Brighter and less distortion in the
periphery.  Unfortunately, the Zeiss go for around $850 US while the
Steiner are around $500 (if I remember right).

John Winskill

mike allegretti wrote:
> 
> I would like to hear opinions on waterproof binoculars in the 8X24 size
> range and would prefer them also to float.
> 
> Mike Allegretti
> Elphinstone Sec School
> mallegretti_at_sd46.bc.ca
> 
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