One of the powerboaters on our lake has a pair of Nikon (I think) stabilized
binoculars. About 3 or 4 times what you want to pay, but I was out drinking his
beer one day last summer and got to try them out. Unbelievable difference - I
was amazed how well and how much better they work.
Just an observation - don’t want to take over the thread.
sam :-)
From: Jim Watts
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 4:32 PM
To: [email protected]
I have the Nikon Ocean Pro 7X50 and they are very nice glasses. I took
advantage of the warranty when a lens element came unglued, West replaced them
because Nikon Canada wouldn't deal with them under US warranty. I also have a
pair of Nikon Sportster 7X50 land glasses that are exceptionally clear and have
been trouble-free for 20+ years. The Fujinons are nice, I have looked through
them but never used them on board. I always liked the Steiner binos, very good
optics, but if I was going to put serious coin into binos I would buy Leica.
When I was working for West Marine, I of course bought their binoculars because
they were ridiculously cheap for staff and had decent optics. After the third
pair in two years fogged up internally I gave up and bought the Nikons. We had
a lot of WM binoculars returned because they leaked, so I should have known
better.
On 5 December 2013 15:05, Steve Thomas <[email protected]> wrote:
I have a pair of Bushnell 7x50's with the compass and range finder, waterproof,
nitrogen filled, etc. I don't know the model number off hand, they are on boat,
but I paid 180 something dollars plus tax for them or 9 or 10 years ago. I have
managed to use them on the Great Lakes, as well as on several trips on the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and even numerous trips through airport luggage
handling without damage so far. I have found the optics to be clear and sharp
and without noticeable aberration and I have no complaints at all. They may be
a bit heavier than more expensive models, and I am certain that there are other
makes that are just as good, but I don't think you will find anything with
significantly better performance at that price point.
Advice is worth what you pay for it, but that has been my experience.
The only thing that I would like to try, which would be reason to upgrade, is
if I can find a pair with good optics and not astronomical in price, where the
diopter and or focus adjustment does not rotate the eyepieces. I would like to
experiment with putting corrective lenses right in the eyepiece, and since my
distance vision is good except for some astigmatism, rotation is out. (Vision
correction at the objective lens does not work, it would have to be at the
eyepiece.)
Steve Thomas
C&C27 MKIII
-----Original Message-----
From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Joel Aronson
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 11:22 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Stus-List Binoculars
All,
I'm looking to buy a good pair of binoculars without breaking the bank (less
than $300.) Nikon, Bushnell and Steiner all have 7 x 50 glasses that are
within my budget.
If you have used the Nikon OceanPro, Bushnell or "cheap" Steiners can you let
me know if you are happy with them?
Thanks
Joel
35/3
Annapolis
301 541 8551
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