Stabe Binocs
 

Anyone using those stabilized binoculars? comments? Thinking of spending so
cash that's lying around.

Thanks,

RB

Stabe Binocs
 

I was actually going to suggest that (unless you wanted to contribute to my daughter's
college fund) you blow some of your excess cash on some stabilized binoculars.

I've had Canon 10x30 IS for several years and love them. The first night I had them I was
able to clearly see the moons of Jupiter from my front yard, standing under a street
light.

The stabilization on these is rather small, but it does help a lot. The 10X optics means
you can pick up buoy and sail numbers much earlier than with standard 7X50's. Of course,
it isn't the best for night vision.

The biggest factor is the light weight - this only weighs 22 ozs - most 7x50s are 35 to 45
ozs. The difference is that you can hold the Canon with one hand while your driving the
boat and get usable 10X magnification.

I haven't looked at the newer models, there may be better ones available now. I'm told
that the Canon 12X is harder to use one handed, but I've never used it.

I got a great deal at B&H, but they raised the price. Check around.



"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Anyone using those stabilized binoculars? comments? Thinking of spending so
cash that's lying around.

Thanks,

RB

Stabe Binocs
 

I haven't looked at the newer models, there may be better ones available now.
I'm told
that the Canon 12X is harder to use one handed, but I've never used it.

I got a great deal at B&H, but they raised the price. Check aroun

Thanks. I'll try out a few models. Don't want to spend 1K or anything crazy. I
just got a new pair of Fujinons that float...without the strap and have a nice
center focus..just 239.00 at BoatUS. I gave away my old Fujinons.

RB

Stabe Binocs
 

Let me add that at about $400 the 10x30 IS is reasonable bang for the buck. I wouldn't
consider spending a grand on a toy like this.


"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
I haven't looked at the newer models, there may be better ones available now.
I'm told
that the Canon 12X is harder to use one handed, but I've never used it.

I got a great deal at B&H, but they raised the price. Check aroun

Thanks. I'll try out a few models. Don't want to spend 1K or anything crazy. I
just got a new pair of Fujinons that float...without the strap and have a nice
center focus..just 239.00 at BoatUS. I gave away my old Fujinons.

RB

Stabe Binocs
 

Let me add that at about $400 the 10x30 IS is reasonable bang for the buck. I
wouldn't
consider spending a grand on a toy like this.

Right.

RB

Stabe Binocs
 

On 22 Oct 2003 12:49:16 -0500, anonymous wrote:

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 09:10:09 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom said:

The 10X optics means
you can pick up buoy and sail numbers much earlier than with standard 7X50's. Of course,
it isn't the best for night vision.

Seems to me that unless you're willing to carry two sets, or you never sail
at night, you'd be nuts to go with anything other than 7X50s. There's a
reason why the USN uses them, and you've identified it.

I bought a pair of 10x50's thinking I'd like the extra magnification.
It made it hard to hold an image steady. They're broken now, and when
I replace them it will be with a pair of 7x50's.

Stabe Binocs
 

Of course I carry two binoculars, the good ones for me, the old 7x50s for the guests and
for night sailing. I also keep 8x24s in the car and take them on the boat for trips when
I remember.


"anonymous" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 09:10:09 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom said:

The 10X optics means
you can pick up buoy and sail numbers much earlier than with standard 7X50's. Of
course,
it isn't the best for night vision.

Seems to me that unless you're willing to carry two sets, or you never sail
at night, you'd be nuts to go with anything other than 7X50s. There's a
reason why the USN uses them, and you've identified it.

Stabe Binocs
 

Ah, that's the whole point of Image Stabilization. 10x is too much for handheld
binoculars - with active stabilization you can, for a price, go up to 15X.



"Pockets of Resistance" wrote in message
...
On 22 Oct 2003 12:49:16 -0500, anonymous wrote:

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 09:10:09 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom said:

The 10X optics means
you can pick up buoy and sail numbers much earlier than with standard 7X50's. Of
course,
it isn't the best for night vision.

Seems to me that unless you're willing to carry two sets, or you never sail
at night, you'd be nuts to go with anything other than 7X50s. There's a
reason why the USN uses them, and you've identified it.

I bought a pair of 10x50's thinking I'd like the extra magnification.
It made it hard to hold an image steady. They're broken now, and when
I replace them it will be with a pair of 7x50's.

Stabe Binocs
 

On 22 Oct 2003 12:22:51 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap:

Anyone using those stabilized binoculars? comments? Thinking of spending so
cash that's lying around.

Yeah. I got a pair of Steiners that work really well.



Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:00:12 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote this crap:

Of course I carry two binoculars, the good ones for me, the old 7x50s for the guests and
for night sailing. I also keep 8x24s in the car and take them on the boat for trips when
I remember.

I keep a pair of Bushnells 4X30s in the car, for hanging around the
Catholic girl's schoolyard.

(I'm not kidding. Don't let my fiance find out. She'll want me to
take pictures.)


Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

"Horvath" wrote in message

| I keep a pair of Bushnells 4X30s in the car, for hanging around the
| Catholic girl's schoolyard.

So that's you always parked outside of St Hellacious School for Very Naughty
Girls?

CM

Stabe Binocs
 

She's a lesbian? And, she's you're "fiance"? So, that
makes you a woman, an ugly woman, but a woman.

"Horvath" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:00:12 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote this crap:

Of course I carry two binoculars, the good ones for me, the old 7x50s for
the guests and
for night sailing. I also keep 8x24s in the car and take them on the
boat for trips when
I remember.

I keep a pair of Bushnells 4X30s in the car, for hanging around the
Catholic girl's schoolyard.

(I'm not kidding. Don't let my fiance find out. She'll want me to
take pictures.)


Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 15:50:05 +1000, The Captains Nemesis wrote this
crap:

On 22 Oct 2003 23:17:32 GMT, Horvath wrote:

On 22 Oct 2003 12:22:51 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap:

Anyone using those stabilized binoculars? comments? Thinking of spending so
cash that's lying around.

Yeah. I got a pair of Steiners that work really well.

I'm more than happy with my 7x50
Tasco Offshore 54's

Tascos are all junk. I got a pair that I let my sister's kids play
with.


Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 20:47:48 -0300, "Capt. Mooron"
wrote this crap:


"Horvath" wrote in message

| I keep a pair of Bushnells 4X30s in the car, for hanging around the
| Catholic girl's schoolyard.

So that's you always parked outside of St Hellacious School for Very Naughty
Girls?

Of course. Do you also want to know why I have m&ms in my pocket?


Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

Tascos are all junk. I got a pair that I let my sister's kids play
with.

Actually, I tested the 54's against far more expensive brands and they gave a
good accounting of themselves. Design flaws in the case cover (at the time)
were their main detraction. With today's inexpensive, but excellent Fujinon's,
the Tasco's seem less of a bargain.
Overall the 54's are fine and I doubt anyone bought a pair with compass for
kids to play with.

RB

Stabe Binocs
 

Sounds to me like you're in violation of several state
laws. I hope no one turns you in. You need professional
help not jail time.

"Horvath" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 20:47:48 -0300, "Capt. Mooron"
wrote this crap:


"Horvath" wrote in message

| I keep a pair of Bushnells 4X30s in the car, for hanging around the
| Catholic girl's schoolyard.

So that's you always parked outside of St Hellacious School for Very
Naughty
Girls?

Of course. Do you also want to know why I have m&ms in my pocket?


Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

Horass, it all seriousness, I don't think you should admit this
sort of stuff in a public forum.

"Horvath" wrote in message
...
I got a pair that I let my sister's kids play
with.


Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

"Horvath" wrote in message

| Of course. Do you also want to know why I have m&ms in my pocket?

I would guess it's for those moments when you wish you still had balls to
scratch.... ???

No seriously... most men couldn't get away having breasts like that... it
seems so natural on you. It must be the estrogen shots are really taking
effect.

CM

Stabe Binocs
 

On 23 Oct 2003 12:38:10 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap:

Tascos are all junk. I got a pair that I let my sister's kids play
with.

Actually, I tested the 54's against far more expensive brands and they gave a
good accounting of themselves. Design flaws in the case cover (at the time)
were their main detraction. With today's inexpensive, but excellent Fujinon's,
the Tasco's seem less of a bargain.
Overall the 54's are fine and I doubt anyone bought a pair with compass for
kids to play with.

You don't know jack about binos. Tascos are junk. Drop them once,
and they become worthless. They're good when brand new, but after a
few weeks, junk. You buy cheap binos, you get cheap binos.

You'd be impressed with my Steiners. Automatic focus, built in
compass, nitrogen filled. Guaranteed for life.


Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

Case covers/inserts no longer peel off.

Yeah, that was the problem a few year back. Good binocs if that's cured.

RB

Stabe Binocs
 

Why do you need them? Everyone can see your tits just
fine without them.

"Horvath" wrote in message
...
On 23 Oct 2003 12:38:10 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap:

Tascos are all junk. I got a pair that I let my sister's kids play
with.

Actually, I tested the 54's against far more expensive brands and they
gave a
good accounting of themselves. Design flaws in the case cover (at the
time)
were their main detraction. With today's inexpensive, but excellent
Fujinon's,
the Tasco's seem less of a bargain.
Overall the 54's are fine and I doubt anyone bought a pair with compass
for
kids to play with.

You don't know jack about binos. Tascos are junk. Drop them once,
and they become worthless. They're good when brand new, but after a
few weeks, junk. You buy cheap binos, you get cheap binos.

You'd be impressed with my Steiners. Automatic focus, built in
compass, nitrogen filled. Guaranteed for life.


Hero@Horvath

I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.

Stabe Binocs
 

He carries two pairs and uses the straps to "lift & separate" his breasts
for cleavage.

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
| Why do you need them? Everyone can see your tits just
| fine without them.
|
| "Horvath" wrote in message
| ...
| On 23 Oct 2003 12:38:10 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
| crap:
|
| Tascos are all junk. I got a pair that I let my sister's kids play
| with.
|
| Actually, I tested the 54's against far more expensive brands and they
| gave a
| good accounting of themselves. Design flaws in the case cover (at the
| time)
| were their main detraction. With today's inexpensive, but excellent
| Fujinon's,
| the Tasco's seem less of a bargain.
| Overall the 54's are fine and I doubt anyone bought a pair with compass
| for
| kids to play with.
|
| You don't know jack about binos. Tascos are junk. Drop them once,
| and they become worthless. They're good when brand new, but after a
| few weeks, junk. You buy cheap binos, you get cheap binos.
|
| You'd be impressed with my Steiners. Automatic focus, built in
| compass, nitrogen filled. Guaranteed for life.
|
|
| Hero@Horvath
|
| I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money
| on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste.
|
|