Which binoculars

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

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

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

"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

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

"JB" wrote in message
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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.

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.