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My mum's birthday is coming up, and she has asked for some lightweight binoculars so she can [s]spy at the neighbours in the shower[/s] watch the birds in her garden etc. I know nothing about them, so could someone recommend at least a decent brand...and hopefully a model. Also, will I actually get anything decent for £30-£40?
Also, will I actually get anything decent for £30-£40?
IMO no.
I am a big fan of Steiner binoculars this looks like a good deal [url= http://www.optical-systems.co.uk/steiner-safari-ultrasharp-8x22-binoculars-p-17989.html?currency=GBP&language=gb ]Steiner £70 ish[/url]
Incidentally, why are binoculars always fitted with lenses (expensive) and not mirrors (cheaper)?
Rachel
Well, I got impatient and ordered a pair of [url= http://goo.gl/xyL5o2 ]these[/url].
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Hopefully they are not too bad...
and not mirrors (cheaper)
They use prisms and lenses which allows them to be compact and relatively robust.
A reflector is very sensitive and is easy to knock out of alignment. I think!
Too late but for £30 I don't think these can beat.
http://www.7dayshop.com/7dayshop-binoculars-10x42-waterproof-fogproof-binoculars-with-shoulder-case
Thanks for the link rene59, but the weight would have been a bit much for me old dear at 630 grams.