Has anyone seen and or tried these?
RSPB Compact 8x20 and 10x25 HD binoculars
I would like some top quality compacts, particularly 8x20s. I had been looking at the Nikon LXs - very nice - but cannot stretch to £340. These look promising and are a very smillar outward design. Any thoughts?
Not seen them though they do seem to be the first good 8x20 from a Chinese(?) OEM. With ED objectives.
The 8x20 is 7.9oz and the 10x25 is 8.6oz. Very good weights too..
They appear to be double hinged.
Rather limited FOV but that keeps the weight down.
8 x 20 specification
Magnification 8x; Lens diameter (mm) 20; Exit pupil (mm) 2.56; Eye relief (mm) 15.8; Field of view (degrees) 6.8; Close focus (m) 1.6; Height (mm) 97; Width (mm) 62; Weight (g) 224
10 x 25 specification
Magnification 10x; Lens diameter (mm) 25; Exit pupil (mm) 2.56; Eye relief (mm) 15.5; Field of view (degrees) 5.4; Close focus (m) 1.6; Height (mm) 112; Width (mm) 62; Weight (g) 245
This pocket sized binocular still manages to retain all of the features of the full size HD binoculars which make the performance so outstanding.
Fully waterproof
Extra low dispersion (ED) glass objective lenses
Super high reflective prisms
Water repellent coatings to external lens surfaces
Magnesium alloy body castings for strength and lightness
Supplied with high quality leather case
10 year warranty
Paskman , - As far as I can ascertain The RSPB reserve at Pulbrough Brooks does not seem to be very far from you, and they sell RSPB optics. Why not contact them for advice and possibly a demo.