Cameras and Lenses
Help!
Hello,
We, as a family, are planning to club together and get some binoculars for our Dad, but we have absolutely no idea which to get.
Since moving near The Forest of Dean, Gloucs, he is becoming more and more fascinated with birds - especially the pair of Buzzards nesting nearby.
Could anybody please recommend a good pair up to £260'ish? Brightness and clarity of image, weatherproofing, rugged design and a good close focus are more important than their size.. I think!
He wears glasses - I gather that makes a difference?
Thank you,
Dotty.
The latest Bird Watching magazine has a review of binoculars in that price range. You should find that porro prism will give better value for money. As he wears glasses he will need good eye relief. The bigger the better, so he can see the whole field with his glasses on.
Thank you for your incredibly quick help. This is an amazing site, it's so comprehensive and yet fun - if you know what I mean!
Can I just ask, are there any 'no no' brands to stay clear of? Also, can we get a good pair for that price range (up to £260)?
I do understand the 'tie' analogy but my Dad really is THE KING of ANTI-SHOP! He never (and I mean) never goes shopping, so I am going to have to try as best I can to get some for him from mail order/internet taking advantage of any home approval they might offer (I am bedbound and cannot go out shopping).
His hands are quite small for a Man, I hadn't even thought of that, thank you.
I am going to get a copy of Bird Watching and look at that article.
Once again thanks!
Dotty 