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msubluedawg
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject: need some help with binoculars |
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ok guys i am looking at buying a new set of binoculars. i am looking between the carson xm-hd, nikon minarch atb, and the Olympus Magellan EXWP. all are 8X42 and all of them cost around $280. i dont want to spend over $300 for any kind. anybody have a prefrence? also is their another kind that is just as good or better for the price? last question is what is the bak-4 prism? i know roof and poro but not bak-4.
thanks for your help
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FL-CRACKER
Joined: 13 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Check out the Vortex Sidewinders. They run about $200 and are in 8x42 magnification. Very good deal for great glasses. I love mine. Do a google search and you'll find them. |
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gr8fuldoug
Joined: 07 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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| I think of those three you would be best served with the Olympus Magellans, which are $189.99. Please feel free to call me to discuss optics. |
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SJ
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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I just bought a pair of Carson 10X42 YK series. So far I have been impressed with my Carsons. The YK series doesn't retail for as much as the Carson xm-hd so I am sure the Carson xm-hd are a very good pair of binoculars.
My Carson YK series are extremely clear and let in a lot of light and seemed to be made very well even to the point of being a little heavy. The only - I could give them would be weight if that would bother anyone, it doesn't bother me and I am very satisfied with mine. Depending on where you buy them the YK series only retail for around $180 to $200. I got mine on ebay for considerably less than retail though. |
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