My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view? I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....) BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point. Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Nancy Matro
I would consider that image stabilizing binocs are heavier (by quite a bit), I prefer my 7x42's to any I have tried. A friend has 10x42 and a pair of 35mm as well, I have tried both.
Be sure you feel a pair in your hands before you buy. Cabella's does have a large selection of binocs, I would be surprized if they had no image stabilized in stock. My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a
good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view?
I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....)
BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point.
Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks, Erik. I am aware of the unfortunate weight issue. I'll keep trying Cabela's to see if it's worth the trip there (I live in Park City). One other thing.....In my research I can't find the answer to another key question: What objects can I actually see with each of these binoculars that I can't see with my Nikon Monarch 8x36 that I use for birding? Nancy On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 3:47 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would consider that image stabilizing binocs are heavier (by quite a bit), I prefer my 7x42's to any I have tried. A friend has 10x42 and a pair of 35mm as well, I have tried both.
Be sure you feel a pair in your hands before you buy. Cabella's does have a large selection of binocs, I would be surprized if they had no image stabilized in stock.
My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a
good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view?
I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....)
BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point.
Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Daylight vs Nighttime use, generally you want a bigger exit pupil. 8x36 gives about a 4mm, my 7x42's a 6mm. mag divided by app equals exit pupil.
The Astroleague has created a Bino Double Star list, you can get the list off the AL Website. The N American, Andromeda Galaxy, Haydes, Pleadies are among the bright objects that are good in binos. Thanks, Erik. I am aware of the unfortunate weight issue. I'll keep
trying Cabela's to see if it's worth the trip there (I live in Park City).
One other thing.....In my research I can't find the answer to another key question: What objects can I actually see with each of these binoculars that I can't see with my Nikon Monarch 8x36 that I use for birding? Nancy
On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 3:47 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would consider that image stabilizing binocs are heavier (by quite a bit), I prefer my 7x42's to any I have tried. A friend has 10x42 and a pair of 35mm as well, I have tried both.
Be sure you feel a pair in your hands before you buy. Cabella's does have a large selection of binocs, I would be surprized if they had no image stabilized in stock.
My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a
good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view?
I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....)
BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point.
Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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You can actually see Haydes from here? ;) ________________________________ From: "erikhansen@thebluezone.net" <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, March 4, 2012 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Image Stabilizing Binoculars
Daylight vs Nighttime use, generally you want a bigger exit pupil. 8x36 gives about a 4mm, my 7x42's a 6mm. mag divided by app equals exit pupil.
The Astroleague has created a Bino Double Star list, you can get the list off the AL Website. The N American, Andromeda Galaxy, Haydes, Pleadies are among the bright objects that are good in binos. Thanks, Erik. I am aware of the unfortunate weight issue. I'll keep
trying Cabela's to see if it's worth the trip there (I live in Park City).
One other thing.....In my research I can't find the answer to another key question: What objects can I actually see with each of these binoculars that I can't see with my Nikon Monarch 8x36 that I use for birding? Nancy
On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 3:47 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would consider that image stabilizing binocs are heavier (by quite a bit), I prefer my 7x42's to any I have tried. A friend has 10x42 and a pair of 35mm as well, I have tried both.
Be sure you feel a pair in your hands before you buy. Cabella's does have a large selection of binocs, I would be surprized if they had no image stabilized in stock.
My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a
good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view?
I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....)
BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point.
Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Hilldale?
Well, Purgatory is just out of St George. 73, lh
On 3/4/2012 11:46 AM, Brent Watson wrote:
You can actually see Haydes from here? ;)
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I was referring to the Polygamous town of Hilldale Ut. (Colorado City on the Arizona side).
Surely having more than one wife is a type of purgatory. How many polygamists do they have at the prison? Well, I guess there could be a correlation, but, appropriately, it is
the name of the local prison. 73, lh
On 3/5/2012 8:35 AM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Hilldale?
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Thanks, Erik and everyone else who has replied. I'm trying to figure out what I can see with 10x42 vs 15x50 vs 18x50 without buying all 3 online and returning 2. I can't find a store in Utah that carries the Canon Image Stabilized bino's. Inkleys only carries the Nikon's. I also tried the planetarium (only Orion bino's), Cabela's and Pictureline (they don't carry any bino's). After doing research, I'm leaning towards the 15x50 for the reasons that Don Colton mentioned....10x42 doesn't gather enough light and the 18x50 has a smaller FOV plus I think some people have reported color distortion problems with the 18x50. Nancy On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Daylight vs Nighttime use, generally you want a bigger exit pupil. 8x36 gives about a 4mm, my 7x42's a 6mm. mag divided by app equals exit pupil.
The Astroleague has created a Bino Double Star list, you can get the list off the AL Website. The N American, Andromeda Galaxy, Haydes, Pleadies are among the bright objects that are good in binos.
Thanks, Erik. I am aware of the unfortunate weight issue. I'll keep
trying Cabela's to see if it's worth the trip there (I live in Park City).
One other thing.....In my research I can't find the answer to another key question: What objects can I actually see with each of these binoculars that I can't see with my Nikon Monarch 8x36 that I use for birding? Nancy
On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 3:47 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would consider that image stabilizing binocs are heavier (by quite a bit), I prefer my 7x42's to any I have tried. A friend has 10x42 and a pair of 35mm as well, I have tried both.
Be sure you feel a pair in your hands before you buy. Cabella's does have a large selection of binocs, I would be surprized if they had no image stabilized in stock.
My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a
good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view?
I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....)
BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point.
Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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You will probably be able to see the same things, just a matter of how well. I can see all the Messier Objects with my 7x42's they gather plenty of light.
Higher the mag the harder to hold the image still, the binocs stabilize only to a point, you still need to hold them reasonably still. Thanks, Erik and everyone else who has replied. I'm trying to figure out
what I can see with 10x42 vs 15x50 vs 18x50 without buying all 3 online and returning 2. I can't find a store in Utah that carries the Canon Image Stabilized bino's. Inkleys only carries the Nikon's. I also tried the planetarium (only Orion bino's), Cabela's and Pictureline (they don't carry any bino's). After doing research, I'm leaning towards the 15x50 for the reasons that Don Colton mentioned....10x42 doesn't gather enough light and the 18x50 has a smaller FOV plus I think some people have reported color distortion problems with the 18x50.
Nancy
On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Daylight vs Nighttime use, generally you want a bigger exit pupil. 8x36 gives about a 4mm, my 7x42's a 6mm. mag divided by app equals exit pupil.
The Astroleague has created a Bino Double Star list, you can get the list off the AL Website. The N American, Andromeda Galaxy, Haydes, Pleadies are among the bright objects that are good in binos.
Thanks, Erik. I am aware of the unfortunate weight issue. I'll keep
trying Cabela's to see if it's worth the trip there (I live in Park City).
One other thing.....In my research I can't find the answer to another key question: What objects can I actually see with each of these binoculars that I can't see with my Nikon Monarch 8x36 that I use for birding? Nancy
On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 3:47 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I would consider that image stabilizing binocs are heavier (by quite a bit), I prefer my 7x42's to any I have tried. A friend has 10x42 and a pair of 35mm as well, I have tried both.
Be sure you feel a pair in your hands before you buy. Cabella's does have a large selection of binocs, I would be surprized if they had no image stabilized in stock.
My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a
good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view?
I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....)
BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point.
Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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I have tried all of them and much prefer the Canon 15x50, which I own. The 10x40 doesn't gather enough light and the 18X50 has a smaller field of view than I like. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Matro Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 3:12 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Image Stabilizing Binoculars My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view? I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....) BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point. Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Nancy Matro _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
Inkley's on State Street (around 2300 S.) used to carry them and may still do so. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Matro Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 3:12 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Image Stabilizing Binoculars My husband and I will be spending 25 days in Ecuador and want to buy a good pair of image stabilizing binoculars so that we can enjoy the night sky. I've read lots of reviews, including Gary Seronik's review and Cloudy Nights plus others, and am still debating which ones to buy. I'm considering Canon 10x42L, 15x50 and 18x50. The 10x42 has a wider field of view at 6.5 degrees but I'm concerned that 10x may not be a high enough magnification. My concern about the 15x and 18x is the field of view (4.5 degrees and 3.7 degrees respectively) - will we be able to find what we're looking for which small field of view? I can't find anywhere in the Salt Lake City area to actually get my hands on any of these binoculars to actually try them so it looks like I'll be ordering and then returning ones I don't want. (Cabela's MIGHT have a pair but I can't get the binocular department to answer the phone....) BTW I'm a birder so I'm hoping to put these to use while birding but that's not a main decision point. Does anyone on this list own a pair of IS binoculars and would you recommend what you have? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Nancy Matro _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
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