Need a pair of reasonable quality binocs suitable for (very) small hands, 8 year old hands in fact. We have approx 9 pairs of binoculars in the house (never know when you are going to need them) varying in size from 10x50 to 8x20, and all sizes in between. Some are very good some not so good but they all (except one) have one thing in common.........they are not suitable for my young son's hands. Even the 8x20 are too fiddly to focus easily, the only ones that he likes using are MINE (Nikon 8x32HG's...and hes not having them!). So what I need are a small, easily focussed, bright image and fairly sharp pair of binocs (otherwise how can I continue the brainwashing?, I'll need someone to drive me around and take me birding when I'm old and grey).
Any cunning (useful) suggestions.
What you need, I guess, Nick, is one of what they call the 'pocket' models, like the Swarovski Slimline or the Zeiss Select models. These are high quality optics and expensive, but IF the kid loses interest, they go into your pocket or glove box just nicely! Of course, there are cheaper pocket bins by other makers, if you check out the shops.
Totally agree with Charles. I have a Zeoss select, which even my daughter (age 4) can use. And I can use them too, even most people compare my hands to shovels:-)