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Post by ET on May 6, 2009 19:15:58 GMT -5
This week I made a decision of getting a pair of Compact Binoculars. Decided on the Nikon Eagle View 8X-24X. Want to combine field and range usage by modifying a small camera tripod to support the binoculars. 200yds is basically my range limit so plenty of magnification here.
Just wonder if anyone else has tried this or your comments/suggestions for additional consideration would be appreciated. I’ve got an idea for an approach but more than likely someone has a better idea that would make for a neater project. Any help appreciated.
Ed
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Post by Richard on May 6, 2009 21:38:39 GMT -5
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Post by ET on May 7, 2009 6:02:08 GMT -5
Richard Thanks for making that inquiry also about an adapter. No they don't have a location on them for a tripod adaptation and I believe a person has to make that. Yes I did get a chance to try one and like the way they feel as well as the clarity. They are easy to use and should be for carrying. Up here they sell for $250 and really isn't a bad deal considering if I ordered them there would be duty, taxes and the exchange to factor in. After trying to watch Turkey movements from a distance this year and in the past of kicking up deer when stalking that I might have seen earlier bedding in open hardwoods I decided to get a pair of binoculars. Also been considering getting a spotting scope for the range so I thought about combining this multiple task with one tool that would see more usage. The eyes are not what they used to be and need to regain a little advantage. Getting older sucks but with equipment today you can regain some level of your previous skills. It just costs some to do so. Ed |
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Post by Harley on May 7, 2009 10:37:12 GMT -5
Ed, I think you will want to consider the following variables before making your choice:
1. Exit pupil - a healthy, young eye can benefit from a 5mm exit pupil; as you age, the number decreases because the pupil becomes less able to dilate. These glasses offer an exit pupil of "3" at the lowest power and "1" at the highest setting. Practically, that means that in low light, morning or evening, at the lowest power setting they are marginal, and at the highest power they are really awful.
2. "Weather resistant" is not waterproof; practically speaking these glasses are okay for an occasional light mist, but shouldn't be exposed even to a light drizzle.
3. Eye relief - the glass looks good on this parameter and should permit a full field of view even with glasses.
4. Field of view - at 241 feet this is a narrow field of view; remember, also, that the 241' is at 1000 yards; the field of view is less as the distance decreases.
The bottom line, though, is subjective; if you like them, buy them; but, it would be a real benefit to you if you could look through them in low light.
Harley
P.S.: I'm also concerned that you will want to use them for locating game when stalking; at the higher powers you won't be able to steady the binoculars enough to use them without at least a monopod. Also, at your stated limit of 200 yards the 24X is overkill.
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Post by ET on May 7, 2009 18:23:35 GMT -5
Harley
Obviously you’re more experienced with binoculars and will more closely examine the points you made. I’m kind of committed to the purchase of this pair as I felt they would fit the bill for what I intended to use them for so to speak. After I have them for a trial period I will report back my findings.
Hopefully the dual purpose I have in mind will offset some of the existing weaker points you mentioned.
Thanks for your reply with noted points.
Ed
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Post by Guessed on May 8, 2009 1:33:46 GMT -5
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Post by ET on May 8, 2009 20:03:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the link for the additonal read to learn more. Ed |
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Post by Buckrub on May 13, 2009 9:10:14 GMT -5
Maybe off the subject slightly.......but....I just got a pair of 10X50 Nikon binoculars from Cabela's for TWENTY DOLLARS! I won't even begin to tell you they are great or best or anything......but man o man, they are sure worth TWENTY DOLLARS. I guess it's a model closeout or something. They ARE cheap binocs, and I'm 'down' on Jap optics, but geez.....for twenty bucks these are pretty clear and do great. If I had forty more bucks, I'd buy two more, and stick one in the truck and one in the boat, just to have. By the way.....us OLD coots need different optics than you YOUNG coots.........  |
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Post by ET on May 15, 2009 20:41:43 GMT -5
Just thought I would do a quick follow up on my project here. Except for some cleanup it is ready for use.  Basically it consists of an aluminum plate shaped as a T and some ABS tubing cut in half and screwed to T plate to create a cradle. It is held in place with an elastic strap with Velcro pads. A needed thanks to Harley for his help with some links that show adapters for this kind of setup that simply allowed me to build instead of straining brain cells to figure out an approach. Thanks Harley. Buckrub Hey don’t tell the young bucks what’s instore for them, as they get older. Let it be a surprise that sneaks up on them one day.  ;D Ed |
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