Which has the better magnification??
[QUOTE=Gemfyre]Which has the better magnification??[/QUOTE]
In what way? Lower magnifications tend to be easier to hold steady so that the view doesn't bounce around. Some folks feel quite comfortable using 10x binoculars, others do not. The only way to tell is to give them a try in person. How good a "fit" a pair is for you can also have some bearing on how still you can hold them.
You will see more detail in 10x binoculars than you can see in 8x binoculars, assuming both are of comparable quality - and that you can hold them still. In general, though, you will have a smaller field of view.
Clear skies, Alan
I have an old pair of 8 x 30 that my dad lent me. They are quite heavy but I've been managing with them.
I have seen a pair of 10 x 25 that I may buy if they have better magnification, I often find I can't see enough detail with the binoculars I have at the moment. These new ones are the modern style and probably quite light.