Bob_R wrote:

"MLL" wrote in message
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How about telling us what binocular you use in the backcountry?



Nikon Medallion S 10x21. Work well for me.
Bob



It depends on whether you want magnification (day) or light-gathering
power (night). You can't have both unless you have a burro. A comet
was invisible to the 12x, and the moons of Jupiter, but easy for the big 7x.

jimbat

Jim Roberts wrote in message .. .
Bob_R wrote:

"MLL" wrote in message
m...

How about telling us what binocular you use in the backcountry?



Nikon Medallion S 10x21. Work well for me.
Bob



It depends on whether you want magnification (day) or light-gathering
power (night). You can't have both unless you have a burro. A comet
was invisible to the 12x, and the moons of Jupiter, but easy for the big 7x.

jimbat

That ( Light Gathering ) is a product of the size and quality of the
objective lens.
I use Bushnell and Tasco. Cheap and if they get lost I don't baul like
a baby.
I used a Karl Zeis set of biloculars belonging to an outfitter for one
of my hunting trips . If I was using them all the time I would shell
for the fabulous optics.
Cost will likely keep most from that level of quality.

"Jim Roberts" wrote in message
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Bob_R wrote:

Nikon Medallion S 10x21. Work well for me.
Bob

It depends on whether you want magnification (day) or light-gathering
power (night). You can't have both unless you have a burro. A comet
was invisible to the 12x, and the moons of Jupiter, but easy for the big
7x.

jimbat


True enough. But when I'm on the trail I'm usually looking for Bruno rather
than Pluto. g
Bob