[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Anyone own waterproof binoculars they really like?
I am seeking a pair at least a 10x zoom.

[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Eric wrote:

Anyone own waterproof binoculars they really like?
I am seeking a pair at least a 10x zoom.

Yes, I have an excellent pair of waterproof binoculars. Unfortunately,
they don't float and are currently sitting at the bottom of Tobin Harbor
on Isle Royale.

Maybe floatability is more important than waterproof....

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[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Walt ) writes:
Eric wrote:

Anyone own waterproof binoculars they really like?
I am seeking a pair at least a 10x zoom.

Yes, I have an excellent pair of waterproof binoculars. Unfortunately,
they don't float and are currently sitting at the bottom of Tobin Harbor
on Isle Royale.

Maybe floatability is more important than waterproof....

the binoculars I have are not waterproof and do not float, but they came
with this ingenious strap feature that goes around one's neck ......


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[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Walt wrote:

Eric wrote:

Anyone own waterproof binoculars they really like?
I am seeking a pair at least a 10x zoom.

Yes, I have an excellent pair of waterproof binoculars.

What were they?

Maybe floatability is more important than waterproof....

Well, it would seem to be a rather trivial matter to attach something to
the strap that would allow them to float...

[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

On 3-May-2004, (Eric) wrote:

Anyone own waterproof binoculars they really like?

This is a topic that comes up now and again and elicits a broad
range of responses. The main debate centres on how much money
should be spent. Personally, I find that an inexpensive pair
of waterproof binocs is fine _for what I want_, while others
insist that only the very expensive binocs are suitable (since
they have outstanding optics).

If you want them for their optics, you've got several high-end
brands to choose from. If you prefer something you aren't going
to cry over if you loose them, there are also several brands.
I have an old pair of Bushnell binocs - 8x24 - that are fine.
There are newer models that are comparable. Advantages a
cheap, compact.

I am seeking a pair at least a 10x zoom.

But not for on-water use, I assume? You won't be able to steady
anything much higher than 8x unless you get image stabilized
(which are not waterproof that I've ever seen).

Mike

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[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Eric wrote:
Walt wrote:

Maybe floatability is more important than waterproof....

Well, it would seem to be a rather trivial matter to attach something to
the strap that would allow them to float...

Let's see...
o drive 600 miles to Copper Harbor
o catch the ferry to Isle Royal
o rent a canoe
o try to locate my binoculars at the bottom of the harbor
o dive for them
o attach floatation device

Doesn't sound so trivial to me...

Oh, do you mean I should have done this *before* I lost them overboard?

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[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Michael Daly wrote:

I am seeking a pair at least a 10x zoom.

But not for on-water use, I assume? You won't be able to steady
anything much higher than 8x unless you get image stabilized
(which are not waterproof that I've ever seen).

Yes, I've heard this before, but I use 10x (only water resistant) right
now and have no problem stabilizing the image. However, I do only tend
to paddle on very calm water.

[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Walt wrote:

Oh, do you mean I should have done this *before* I lost them overboard?

Yep.

[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Walt ) writes:

Let's see...
o drive 600 miles to Copper Harbor
o catch the ferry to Isle Royal
o rent a canoe
o try to locate my binoculars at the bottom of the harbor

this is where a pair of waterproof binoculars would be of help

o dive for them
o attach floatation device

Doesn't sound so trivial to me...

Oh, do you mean I should have done this *before* I lost them overboard?

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[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

William R. Watt wrote:

Walt ) writes:

Let's see...
o drive 600 miles to Copper Harbor
o catch the ferry to Isle Royal
o rent a canoe
o try to locate my binoculars at the bottom of the harbor

this is where a pair of waterproof binoculars would be of help

Although, I might also recommend an underwater digital camera so that
the images could be processed later by a computer designed to seek out
those binoculars.

[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Eric wrote:
Anyone own waterproof binoculars they really like?
I am seeking a pair at least a 10x zoom.

One thing you should consider is that high powered binoculars are very
difficult to use from a moving platform. You can't hold them steady
enough to get a clear image. Overall, optics in the 6x-7x range are
brighter and more useful on the water.

Rather than binoculars, take a look at monoculars. For a given price,
you get better optics, lighter weight and a smaller package. They're
designed for one hand use, which can be important in a kayak. Brunton
makes a good 6x monocular that's waterproof, rubber armored and has
excellent optics.

[Q] Waterproof Binoculars
 

Maybe floatability is more important than waterproof....

Waterproof binocs are made bouyant by attaching a neck strap that has a foam
float built into it. They can be purchased at places like West Marine or
Boaters World. The foam makes the neck strap very comfortable. It is also
possible to make your own.

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