Hi All,
I'm after a new pair of bins and noticed that the RSPB branded binoculars seem ok value. I also noticed that they have some new 8x42 HG optics for sale at UK £499.
I've never used RSPB binoculars and wondered whether they are any good? Anyone using these ? I know they are new, but if they are made by a known brand I may be tempted to take a look.
Thanks in advance.
Jon
OK so no-one else knows? They come through Viking Optical sourced in China according to my source at Minsmere.
The original stock sold out at Birdfaair but they now have them at Minsmere. You are paying slightly over the odds as the RSPB take their cut. For eg RSPB volunteers can get 20% off on these. They're allowed one optics purchase a year.
There is a feeling that the 2nd batch of these aren't as good as those at Birdfar so as ever make sure you buy the ones you test.
More info here: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread...&highlight=rspb
Vikingtim can answer more questions.
I had a quick look inside the shop at both 8x and 10x and they seemed pretty good. Preferred the 10x as there seemed to be something wrong with the view through one of the barrels on the 8x.
Nev
Bit confused about which bins are being discussed here. The RSPB have just launched a range of HD bins at c £499 (not HG, which I think have been around for a while).
I'd certainly welcome opinions on the HDs from anyone else who's had a look.
The link above drifts off on to other subjects
Sean