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reasonably priced binoculars needed

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  • 06-09-2009 12:00am
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    RLJ
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    i need a pair of reasonably priced binoculars pref with night vision for a friend who wears glasses. ideas appreciated. i think i just missed the ones from lidl around 24 august. are they good? thanks

    Got these at lidl at 8.99. Ok but rubber cups keep turning back up
    http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/ProductDetails~productID~8526~categoryid~246.html

    also he says it is hard to hold them still. is than an issue with all binoculars?

    Thanks


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    Those are opera glasses, not suited to astronomy

    spend double that on 8x50 or 10x50 on bresser or meade from Lidl / Aldi

    do not get zoom ones

    put the strap around your neck to keep them steadier as you lean against them

    also the bigger binoculars have a place to connect a screw thread for tripod or other stands

    after that you are spending a lot more to get something better


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    #3
    RLJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 370 ✭✭RLJ


    what is the largest magnification available? Not for astronomy but everyday use? The ones above magnify x 10. i have seen up to x 25?

    Any comments on http://www.amazon.co.uk/Celestron-71137-UpClose-10X50-Binoculars/dp/B0000CAOGV/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top


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