Binoculars

[goosehd]

@Anesthetist You forgot bags… :). Yeah, I’m looking at you…

[Sage954]

I know little about binoculars, but vortex has excellent customer service and a no questions asked lifetime guarantee. I’m very happy with other products from them. Easy to sell if you don’t like.  The warranty transfers.

[Giles]

Shit, now I need some Zeiss 8x25 Victory, they look great..  I have some very old Swarovski's of a similar size that "need" replacing.

I also have these as my bearing-taking compasses on the boat.

Will get a lot of use today…..

[tody]

Any more opinions on the Nikon M7 8x30 @pechelman suggested?
I'm looking for an allround solution when I'm in the Netherlands, bird watching, ships, nature, nothing serious.
I can get that specific model pre-owned, but unused for roughly 100€ less than current retails. Seems like a good deal?

[pechelman]

@tody:

Any more opinions on the Nikon M7 8x30 @pechelman suggested?
I'm looking for an allround solution when I'm in the Netherlands, bird watching, ships, nature, nothing serious.
I can get that specific model pre-owned, but unused for roughly 100€ less than current retails. Seems like a good deal?

Check out birdforum for more info on them. My brother in law has a pair and I thought they were pretty nice. Hard to go wrong for 100 less than retail if they're in good shape. For what you describe though I think you'd be satisfied.

[Giles]

Inbound for Paula....

[motojobobo]

Great binocs! She will love them, especially while birding. I have an old pair of 10x42 Leica’s which I love. Especially in darkish situations.

[Giles]

i thought about the 10x42's but felt that the 8x42's would suit her better....

[Giles]

Equilibrium has been restored....

[LewisStonehouse]

I bought my leica’s for a trip to Africa, still use them all the time to look at birds in the garden. Worthy purchase G