Re: [Paddlewise] Binoculars

From: Gary J. MacDonald <garyj_at_ncf.ca>
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 10:33:32 -0500
firefly wrote:
 
> I appreciate the quick and thoughtful responses I received to my  question
> about binoculars. I noticed these at Campmor and would like some feedback,
> please. Thanks, Marsanne
> >
> > Brunton Lite-Tech 10 x 25 Binoculars
> > Item Number: 83560
> > Price: $79.97

1.	10-power is actually a lot to hold steady and focused on a distant object in
a pitching boat.
2.	IIRC you want these for a busy waterway.  Do you need effectiveness in
poor-light?  If so, then look for larger objective lenses (25 is small) and
larger exit pupil (10/25 = 2.5mm).

Unless you feel you need this level of quality and ease of use, for about $20
you can get about the same power (I have 8 x 21) in the lttle two-barrel
binocs.  Most models are not waterproof, but at the price they are less of an
investment to lose and so you take them along in your PFD pocket more often.

GaryJ
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Director, Family Canoeing Centre
Recreational canoeing courses for the whole family.

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