I live in a steep sided valley. The far side of the valley is about 1000ft away and is wooded with some meadow areas.
With my old 12x50s I can make out wood pigeons in the trees and can watch foxes in the clearings but not in any great detail.
I am thinking about 20x80 observation binoculars to bring me in a bit closer to the action. I would also use them for the odd bit of star gazing but nothing too serious.
Has anyone used anything similar or would a scope be better suited?
I will be using them on a tripod in my house so weight is not an issue.
Hi Nobby
Im no expert but i would tend to go for the bins. As long as you dont want to focus to close to the house. You will get a nice bright view,Plus the bins have to be better for the night sky than a spotting scope.
Thanks for that Dafi. I can use my 12x50s for closer objects so that should not be a poblem.