BINOS UNDER $250..?

 
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:46 am    Post subject: BINOS UNDER $250..? Reply with quote

Hi,

Looking for bino for birding under $250.I am a graduate, so cant spend more than this.
I wud like to get good optics for the money.
Right now i own nikon action extreme 8x40.
My major concern are better brightness,resolution and clarity than my Nikon actions extreme.

I can live up with Edge distortionis and CA ,for this price range binos.

Prabably i could get the best optics in porros rather than the roof.
Please suggest me some porros, with good optics.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

You are not going to get significantly better optics in terms of resolution and brightness by spending $250. That will get you a roof prism with nicer handling, but not a significantly better binocular in terms of optics. Save your pennies and get a good porro such as the Swift 820 or a good roof, such as the Leupold Pinnacles.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:18 pm    Post subject: place of manufacture Reply with quote

Hi:

Where the Swift 820 are made?

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You are not going to get significantly better optics in terms of resolution and brightness by spending $250. That will get you a roof prism with nicer handling, but not a significantly better binocular in terms of optics. Save your pennies and get a good porro such as the Swift 820 or a good roof, such as the Leupold Pinnacles.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

The 820 is made in Japan.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:31 am    Post subject: wow!.... Reply with quote

thanks, you are vey nice...!!

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The 820 is made in Japan.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank-you. You are very welcome.
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