Hi all,
I'm looking for a pair of binoculars for my girlfriend to take on holiday - we're going to Thailand and she wants a pair to take round national parks etc. Given that she's not really a birder (yet...) she's understandably not keen to spend lots of money, so we're looking at a budget of about £50.
Does anybody have any (relative) recommendations in this price range? What features should I prioritise to get a decent image?
Thanks,
Tom
I would spend some 80 pounds
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-SPEX8...71940512&sr=8-3
Nikon has some reverse porros, and there may be some Minoltas still somewhere for 50 pounds or less.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-8X25-...71940611&sr=8-7
spme 16 pound models may see at least a little, it is a 7x18 model, 7 power
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Design-Go-B...1940734&sr=1-27
TIP: do not buy anything that says zoom.
Wilkinson Cameras are advertising Nikon Action VII 8x40 CF binoculars in the March Birdwatching mag at £49.99 - should be worth a look if still available.
Otherwise the Pentax 8x40 DPS is available at a bit over £50 from some places. Another good porro at the price with a 25 year warranty!