I am looking to buy a pair of binoculars to assist my use of a nipon scope which is powerful for long distance viewing. Of a 7x50 and 10x50 model, I am not sure which one to choose. Could you please advise? Thank you.
I have 7x50 and 10x50. They're both in the closet except on starry nights! I now use 8x32 bins. Given long distance, I would encourage you to also consider 10x42. 10x is a two edged sword. They will show more detail... if you can hold them steady! I have quantitatively tested my ability to handhold bins with my 7x, 8x and 10x, and find that I can only see as much detail in 10x as in 8x, handheld. Stabilized, I can see more.
With the added weight of a given 10x, and resulting fatigue over extended use, the benefits quickly diminish.
Matt
If you have a scope, you do not need 50mm. Look through 10x42s. The Nikon Monarchs at the light end, others a bit heavier. Try to stay under 700g. To some people only the extra weight gives steadiness, but you will not know till you try it in a store.
Most people are OK with 8x, so like Matt says, 8x32 is popular for birding. For shore birds and ducks I use 10x and a scope.
Which of these scopes do you have?
http://www.nipon-scope.com/page_1183651934984.html
not familiar with those