I don't know much. But after a day in the rain watching osprey and loons, I DO know that we should invest in a new set. I am hoping that some folks here can send short recommendations. A few specifics on what we're looking for: something lightweight water-resistant $150.00 or less We will use them more for flat, fresh-water nature touring than on the ocean, though we'll take them along then, too, naturally. Thanks in advance for your help. Pam Stohrer Auburn, NH *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On Sun, 10 Oct 1999 SKILLIANS_at_aol.com wrote: A few specifics on what we're looking for: > > something lightweight > water-resistant > $150.00 or less Hi- Bruce Lenon recommended to me (thanks, Bruce) the Nikon Mountaineer II ATB, 8x25. They are a little more than your price, but waterproof and pretty lightweight. I like them. I think there is also a binoculars thread on the Paddlewise webpages. e Elaine Harmon - eilidh_at_dc.seflin.org - eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Ann - and group - I don't know much about binocs, but I do know that for me, 8X35s are a good choice for kayaking. Much more magnification than 8X makes it essentially impossible to hold glasses steady while paddling. Smaller oculars than 35mm have less light-gathering capacity and thus are not as "bright" as those with larger ocluars (granted that the little "compact" binocs with 25, 22, or 21 mm oculars have the appeal of fitting into your PFD pocket). As has been written here by others recently, there's a huge difference in apparent brighness and in definition between the really excellent binocs and some of the also-rans. If you're going to use binocs at all, it may be wise to get a fairly good pair and take good care of them. Cheap binocs are not a good investment, and they often don't improve your viewing much at all. - Bill Hansen *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Pam- I recently purchase a Monocular and LOVE it (its only the second item to make it into "My Favorite Gear" category). Previously, I had purchased various binoculars (this size, that focal length . . .) but somehow none ever felt compatable. The Monocular is made by Brunton and it is just very different than anything else I have ever tried. It's water proof and gives a beautiful, bright, clear, steady magnification (6 x 30). It is also being discontinued so is half price ($72). If interested, I'll try to remember to bring more details tomorrow. One person had one of our Fjord expedition in August and it was impressive enough to make a few of us order one when we got home. Debbie Reeves Sandy Hook, NJ > ---------- > From: SKILLIANS_at_aol.com[SMTP:SKILLIANS_at_aol.com] > Sent: Sunday, October 10, 1999 2:41 PM > > something lightweight > water-resistant > $150.00 or less > > We will use them more for flat, fresh-water nature touring than on the > ocean, > though we'll take them along then, too, naturally. > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Nikon has some good binocs in the price range and feature set that you are interested in getting. Try some of the outdoor catalogs and B&H photo store. Nikon has an outdoor/sport binoc that is supposed to be waterproof. I used to have a 10x50 Nikon that got dropped on some concrete. It did not break but it's been knocked out of alignment. 8-( For $110 I was very impressed with them. However 10x are very difficult to hand hold and I would not buy a pair with that kinda of power again. I would stick to 7 or 8 power. The second number is the objective lens size and the higher the number the better. The larger number gathers lots of lot. The 10x50s gathered more light than my eyes could at dusk. I was very impressed. As in many things there are drawbacks, the higher the power and objective lense the more wieght that is involved as well as size and money. The opposite is also true, if you want smaller binocs then you are going to loose power and objective size. Which is more important for your use? Another thing to look for when buying is to divide the power into the objective lense size. The higher the result the better. The Nikons I discribed would be a 5 which is pretty good. I have seen some high end glass, $1200+ that has a 7 value. There is also a field of view number that discribes how large an area that can be see when looking through the binocs. Hope this helps.... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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