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#225319
03/05/06 10:38 AM
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Judy
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We have solved the camera problem and are bringing two.
Binoculars, we could use some advise. We are considering bringing two. We are going to have to buy anddo not want to fight over them. Even if we buy one, what do you think is a good brand and good quality? How much should we spend. We looked at some from $39 to $1000.
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Re: Binoculars
#225320
03/05/06 11:59 AM
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Suzie
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Judy,
I'm bringing binoculars...10x. My sister and I will share, sort of Lucy and Ethel at the opera. I have no idea how much they cost but we have several pairs and I wanted the highest power...plus they're small and light weight.
Suzie
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- Joshua Slocum
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Re: Binoculars
#225321
03/05/06 12:13 PM
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Michele & Don
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Hi - I'm also bringing my Bushnell 10x. (Yes, they're small and lightweight.) I've had them a long time & love them - but, can't recall the price$$. We'll be sharing ours also :eek: - Michele
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03/05/06 12:40 PM
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jhp
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Judy, I'm bringing my Olympus 10X50 DPS R pair that I bought before my very first cruise to Alaska in 2000. They are definitely not the compact pocket variety, but I have no knowledge about binoculars, except that I could see a whole lot more than my daughter with the really compact ones I gave her.
Editing to say, I bought them at the local Ritz Camera store, where they can tell you the differences between sizes and pricing.
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03/05/06 12:47 PM
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Suzie
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Judy,
I think your husband is Joe? If so, he and my sister Marilyn are playing 18 holes the 17th? Are you tagging along? If you're lonesome maybe we could explore while they golf? ;)
Suzie
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- Joshua Slocum
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03/05/06 12:52 PM
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Marc
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Our old Bushnells say "7x35." Is it really necessary to upgrade or should these be "good enough?"
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Re: Binoculars
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03/05/06 01:04 PM
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jhp
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Again, don't know what I'm talking about, but if the 7X compared to the 10X means the same as cameras (I think your new one has a 12X?) then one is stronger than the other. Have no idea what the second number means, perhaps breadth of field? (more wide angle?) Marc, you spend so much time at airports...go to one of those brookstone stores when you get back on your feet.
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#225326
03/05/06 01:07 PM
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Pam
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Mark bought Minolta 10 x 50; they are enormous but he could really see well through them. I may take a slightly smaller pair.
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03/05/06 01:39 PM
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hrprof
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If you're travelling as a couple, take two pairs. Sharing binoculars on safari is the quickest route to divorce! 10X25 work well - compact - inexpensive - Nikon and Minolta go for about $100. The "second" number is a parallel to a camera's lens speed, the f number - is a measurement of light transmission. I use Zeiss 10X30 - nice combination of comact size and quality - about $350 at B&H photo.
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03/05/06 01:53 PM
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We're taking two pair of binoculars--a Bushnell 12x25 (a gift from one of our sons) and our older Nikon 9x25. Both are very light and compact. The new ones 12x25 are more powerful--those will be the ones I use ;)
Peggy
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#225329
03/05/06 01:59 PM
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joannapv
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Well I asked Tony what he bought in Hong Kong he has Canon image stabilizers 18X50 - they look big to me - BUT I understand he can see a girl in a bikini 7 miles down the beach - I'm guessing this was another casino winnings purchase - Joanna
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Re: Binoculars
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03/05/06 02:46 PM
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Marc
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Joanna, are these Tony's new binoculars? ![[Linked Image]](http://www.binoculars.com/images/canon1850_new.jpg)
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03/05/06 02:48 PM
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joannapv
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You found them Marc - too heavy and bulky looking I think -
Joanna
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03/05/06 02:56 PM
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Marc
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Joanna, large and expensive. ;) I found an inexpensive 10x25 binocular here. Is there any reason that these wouldn't work? They are very compact and can be folded and put in pocket.
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03/05/06 03:13 PM
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jhp
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Yikes, no bigger than mine, but a LOT more powerful AND $$$$~
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Re: Binoculars
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03/05/06 03:20 PM
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joannapv
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Marc: I have NO idea about binoculars - don't use them but would be great for Roar - remember this is the mega pickle guy- he gets everything wholesale - HA HA HA HA
Joanna
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#225335
03/05/06 03:40 PM
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jhp
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And ALWAYS wins at the casino to buy his toys, right?
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03/06/06 03:47 PM
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joannapv
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Yeah yeah that's the ticket(remember Saturday Night Live) the "Liar??"
Joanna
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03/14/06 02:01 PM
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Pam
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I found the Zeiss ones for $299 at Frysoutpost.com if anybody is interested.
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03/14/06 02:10 PM
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joannapv
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You're a good shopper Pam!!!
Joanna
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Re: Binoculars
#225339
03/14/06 02:21 PM
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KarenS
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Don't forget good old Ebay. I did a seach for compact binoculars and there is quite the assortment there! Ebay binoculars
Karen
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03/14/06 03:28 PM
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Pam
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I had bid on a pair of the Zeiss on Ebay, but they went up to about $350 or so. I figured I could get them new for that amount so I let them go.
Joanna, I just happened to get an email from that place, I clicked on their link to "window shop" computer stuff.
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Re: Binoculars
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03/14/06 03:34 PM
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joannapv
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I sent it to Tony he'll love it!!!! He is in next room -
Joanna
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Re: Binoculars
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03/14/06 03:37 PM
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KarenS
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I found some really small 10 x 25's on Ebay, I need an extra pair for MUSH so I might do a buy it now.
Karen
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03/14/06 03:49 PM
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Marc
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Wow, between $0.99 and $350 for 10x25 binoculars. I hope there is some measure for clarity because it is hard to judge otherwise.
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