Hi all
First post on this forum and already an apology, because I'm sure this been asked numerous times before.
Being new to bird watching I am looking to buy a first pair of binoculars. Can I ask what magnification would be a good starting point and if possible any particular models in the UK.
Would something like 8x42 be good, and looking to spend no more than about £300.
many thanks
Zorba
You are right, this comes up a lot. Welcome to the Bird Forum, by the way.
In this case, I advise you to look at two threads listed just below this new one of yours. They are the one on the Hawke Frontier ED 8x43, posted by FrankD, which is my flat out recommendation to you. Another new binocular recommendation post is just a couple below this one , posted by EricBrian titled "Which Binoculars?". I would tell you here just what you just what I posted there. Additionally folks in the UK seem to like Opticron and RSPB brands, which are available there, but not in the US.
And yes 8x40-somethings are likely the best way to go. Spend some time looking over the more recent pages of the forum and use the search function as well.
Good luck.
Sir,
Having taken a recent interest in the rewarding field of Ornithology &, being in need of a good pair of Binocular Glasses for a beginner such as my self, I did no little research on the matter & consequently decid'd upon a pair of Vanguard DT 8x42 Binocular Glasses on which I subsequently wrote a short article in the pages of my journal & hence invite your good self, if you so chuse, to visit the same at your convenience.
I am, &c.
Your most obliged & humble servant,
Colonel Brandon.
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