 ouyangwulong says: Being able to get general bearings and a range estimate make these binoculars an indispensables navigational tool. Fortunately they are also rock solid, and although marine binoculars by design, they are perfect in the mountains. Great for both field and sea. Are they light Ow? Gawd, I luv this kind of stuff. Well, they're three pounds, and pretty big. Some people complain that they are a little bulky. You may notice a trend on my gear clipcast, which is that I tend to prize durability over weight. I'm a pretty big guy, so something that is the right size for me is very often a little too big for most people. I think these are mostly designed to be kept on the bridge on a boat, rather than carried around. They are a lot heavier than Steiner binoculars I've seen (traditional military binoculars) but they are 7x50, while most of the others are just 7x30, meaning a wider field of vision. This is great if you have to track a moving target, or if you are yourself moving. The other big problem is tha... You bring up some good points OW. I value lightness and I've noticed that some people can't hold their hands steady enough without a binocular that has some weight, and it's so individualistic. I have about three Steiners, but I always wanted a Zeiss. *LOL* not in my price range. Gawd, I used to have a pair of binoculars you needed a tripod to use! They were great to view a comet with. I think one of cabanaben favorite gifts I bought him was a range finder. He loves it, so he would love this toy. But I love my Nikon Travellite 12X25.  |
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