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

Thanks,

RB

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
|
|