I'm just starting to get into birding, bought my first ID books, and now I'd like to get a binocular. I've read up on EagleOptics and looked through this forum. I am considering the Audubon Equinox HP 8x42 as a decent first binocular. I know there are more expensive options, but I'd rather spend my money on camera equipment.
Are there better choices than the Equinox HP in the under $300 range I should consider instead? Unfortunately, it is unlikely that I'll be able to find anything to try before buying.
[QUOTE=vjack]I'm just starting to get into birding, bought my first ID books, and now I'd like to get a binocular. I've read up on EagleOptics and looked through this forum. I am considering the Audubon Equinox HP 8x42 as a decent first binocular. I know there are more expensive options, but I'd rather spend my money on camera equipment.
Are there better choices than the Equinox HP in the under $300 range I should consider instead? Unfortunately, it is unlikely that I'll be able to find anything to try before buying.[/QUOTE]
some good comments in the recent Birder's World and were well reviewed in Birdwatching. Never looked through a pair............