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Monocular for elderly father

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  • 28-07-2021 5:04pm
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    .red.
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    Hi folks.

    Sorry if this is in the wrong section but I couldn't find anywhere better.

    My dad's in his late 70s and loves watching birds and boats/ships with his binoculars. He's said recently that he's starting to find it much easier to see when he closes one eye and was thinking of getting a monocular for convenience.

    His current binoculars are 10x50.

    I was gonna surprise him with a set but I really don't have a clue what I'm looking for, or at.

    Any recommendations on what to buy or even what to look out for?

    Budget of maybe €60/70 but could go a bit higher if it was well spent. Preferably from someone in Ireland but don't mind using something like amazon if its better value.

    Thanks.



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    Esel
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    Have you checked them yourself? Has he adjusted the dioptre after focussing with the non-adjustable side?

    Don't know about monoculars, sorry. 😟

    Not your ornery onager



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    .red.
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117676730#Comment_117676730

    I haven't checked them but he has them years and knows more about adjusting them than me.

    It's more to do with his sight I think.

    He's only using one side anyway so the monocular makes more sense as they're lighter and more practical/comfortable for him.

    I just don't know what to buy and have nowhere near by to even have a look.

    Post edited by .red. on


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    Massive Berevement
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    Hopefully this advise it still relevant for you, I'm only just after seeing this thread, but I got a 10x36 Monocular from a company called Askco and I bought it off the AliExpress website. Its 18 euro at the moment and honestly you would not believe what you are getting for the price. I own some expensive binouculars aswell so I have a frame of reference to go by. Very decent for the money.


    https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32883683194.html



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    Banbh
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    Is a monocular different from a telescope.



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    #6
    .red.
    Registered Users Posts: 3,351 ✭✭✭.red.


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117800726#Comment_117800726

    Thanks for the reply, I've only just seen it now.

    I ended up getting him one from Amazon for about €45. No clue about the brand or specs but the reviews were decent.

    He's used it plenty and seems happy enough with it anyway thankfully

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117933354#Comment_117933354

    It's basically like a set of binoculars, but only one side, or like a mini telescope even



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