Cameras and Lenses
Recommendations please!
Hi,
some of you will have read my earlier thread on my ailing Bushnells. I'm looking for model recommendations in the sub £200 range that are:
Bright and clear view
probably 8 x 42. (athough keeping an open mind)
Waterproof and wont steam up.
Fine for a spectacle wearer such as myself.
ideally have those stay on lens covers.
As light as my bushnell birding series or ideally lighter.
I also find that a lot of bins don't fold in close enough for my eyes and so I get that overlapping circles effect. Ones that fold in close would be a must.
I will be going to the bird fair this year so looking forward to trying out a few. but it would be good to know which models to look out for.
Would also consider S/h for a better deal. 
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I will be going to the bird fair this year so looking forward to trying out a few. but it would be good to know which models to look out for.
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Hi kitty,
I would put the Vortex Vipers 8 x 42 on your list of binoculars to try out. I really like mine; I cannot see much difference between them and elite binoculars (Zeiss FL for example) optically. Very good eye relief, and quite light for this size objective (23 ounces). Slightly over your price range -- around 250 pounds I believe. But binoculars are probably the optics you use the most, so I think it is worth spending a little to get a good pair. They also come with an unconditional lifetime warranty and have a locking diopter.
Best,
Jim
Thanks for the recommendation. Any others I should look out for?