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Which binoculars
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I am debating between getting the Canon IS 15x50 used but in good shape for 560 or the Canon 12x36 IS 2's new for 499. Use will be basic stargazing, sports arena views, birds, water, etc... Keith |
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I know this one (or think I do). The exit pupil for either of those two is apalling - divide the first number (mag) into the second (aperture) to get the exit pupil. Your eye likes about 7 or 6. This is why 7x50s are so good, and so common. Either of these two will give you eye strain, and you'll find yourself never using them. Just my opinion - whatever you end up with, enjoy. keith wrote: please help me. I am debating between getting the Canon IS 15x50 used but in good shape for 560 or the Canon 12x36 IS 2's new for 499. Use will be basic stargazing, sports arena views, birds, water, etc... Keith |
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Note that for any binoculars above 10 magnification, you will probably need
a tripod for stargazing "keith" wrote in message ... please help me. I am debating between getting the Canon IS 15x50 used but in good shape for 560 or the Canon 12x36 IS 2's new for 499. Use will be basic stargazing, sports arena views, birds, water, etc... Keith |
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"Algomeysa2" wrote in message nk.net... Note that for any binoculars above 10 magnification, you will probably need a tripod for stargazing No. These are the _IS_ models, and work very well. The stabilisation system is quite effective. "keith" wrote in message ... please help me. I am debating between getting the Canon IS 15x50 used but in good shape for 560 or the Canon 12x36 IS 2's new for 499. Use will be basic stargazing, sports arena views, birds, water, etc... Keith Best Wishes |
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Hello
I advise the 10x30 Canon IS. They are really good and the view is excellent. You probably want more magnification from your choice, but if your considering the 12x36's then you can save your money and just get the 10x30 IS. I have had 2 pairs and sold my first after some personal problems. I just got myself another pair and the memory of those great images came flooding back to me. They are excellent compared to most binos without the IS but with them views like the moon just open up. What you have to pay extra for the next level is quite a lot compared to the additional mag you are getting. You can buy a new pair of 10x30IS for £219 plus postage at www.warehouseexpress.co.uk with next day delivery. Thats about it. Good luck. Regards Gary "keith" wrote in message ... please help me. I am debating between getting the Canon IS 15x50 used but in good shape for 560 or the Canon 12x36 IS 2's new for 499. Use will be basic stargazing, sports arena views, birds, water, etc... Keith |
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"JB" wrote in message
... I know this one (or think I do). The exit pupil for either of those two is apalling - divide the first number (mag) into the second (aperture) to get the exit pupil. Your eye likes about 7 or 6. This is why 7x50s are so good, and so common. Either of these two will give you eye strain, and you'll find yourself never using them. ummm... nope. Very few people's pupils dilate to 6 or 7 mm... especially if they are over 40, so any amount of exit pupil larger than your pupil actually dilates is wasted. I have the 15 x 50, and I love them... the IS makes the magnification easily manageable. |
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