Re: [Paddlewise] waterproof binoculars

Sorry;
I calculated the exit pupil of a 8.24 binocular as 3.3.  It is actually
3mm.
John Winskill


John C. Winskill wrote:
> 
> 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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