Hello Everyone,
I need help choosing a compact binocular. I have narrowed down my choices to:
Busnhell Custom Elite 7X26 (reverse porros; formerly known as Custom Compacts?)
Leica Trinovid 8X20 roof
Zeiss Victory 8X20 roof
My budget cannot go over $500, so Ultravid 8X20 is out of the question. Primary concerns are brightness and field of view.
Thanks for suggestions & comments.
If brightness and FOV are the primary concern, go with the 7x26, no question.
If you really do care about compactness and you're willing to sacrifice a bit of the above for an awesome instrument, save a bit longer and get the 8x20 Ultravid that you say you can't afford right now. Actually, I like the 8x20 Victory quite a bit, but I think the ergonomics of the Ultravid are a bit better. My newest 8x20 Victory (dielectric coated) seems to be in the same league as the Ultravid, unlike my original unit. The 8x20 Trinovid would be last on my list--it's a fine bino, but a definite step down optically (brightness, sharpness across the field) from the others, and not as well sealed.
--AP
Can't add much more to Alexis' comments but another vote for Zeiss. If compact is important then add the Nikon Premier 8x20. Superb. Focus is one the wrong end but optically as good as the Victory which I own and really like!
Dave