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han_solo82
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I am looking for a 7-8x wide field binos (8-9 degree) and first I found the nikon action EX (either the 7x35 or 8x40) to be not bad for the price.
But then I stumble upon the Meade 7x42 Rainforest Pro :
http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/product-features.asp?id=633246005
They are wide (9.3 degree), have a good exit pupil (16mm) and not to heavy or pricey (although they cost way more than the nikon)
The problem is they seem discontinued and the only review I can find is this one :
http://www.epinions.com/content_351022911108
Even this site seems to have nothing about them!
So, as anyone ever used them (specially under the stars), if so how good are they? I'm not sure if they are worth 250$+ more than the nikon 
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KennyJ
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han ,
I've not read much about the Rain Forest Pro. either , but I do know a couple of regular members here are quite impressed with their 7 x 42 Meade Montanas .
These are members who own some equipment of the quality I can only dream about , too !
Good luck
Kenny
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hallelujah
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I am looking for a 7-8x wide field binos (8-9 degree) and first I found the nikon action EX (either the 7x35 or 8x40) to be not bad for the price.
There is alot of excellent testing that is being done on this forum by moderator EdZ, save yourself alot of time and grief, stick with the Nikon Action ATB 8x40mm, as it is rated as one of the BEST tested.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0001HKIJK/ref=dp_olp_2/105-7235066-5219608
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han_solo82
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How about the 7x35? Are they on par with the 8x40?
I Would prefer a 7x with wider field than a 8x...
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hallelujah
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Nikon 7x35mm binocular
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0001EFIGG/ref=dp_olp_2
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Pentax 12x50mm PCF WP II asph FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 16x60mm PCF WP asph FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 20x60mm PCF WP II asph FMC/WP/FP
Orion 15x70mm Little Giant II FMC/Japan
Orion 16x80mm Giant FMC/Japan
Orion 30x80mm MEGAView FMC/Japan
Barska 30x80mm X-Trail LW FC
Burgess Optical Series II 20x90mm FMC/WP/FP
Handel's Messiah**Hallelujah! For the LORD God Omnipotent Reigneth
Edited by hallelujah (07/10/08 07:22 PM)
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han_solo82
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good,
I will probably settled on the 7x35, as I want a very large FOV. I guess it's not necessary to pay 250$ more for the Meade specially due to the lack of review/impressions!
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hallelujah
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I will probably settled on the 7x35, as I want a very large FOV.
You might also consider the book, Binocular Astronomy, by Crossen & Tirion, the book was compiled using the 7x35, 7x50, and 10x50 binoculars.
http://www.amazon.com/Binocular-Astronomy-Craig-Crossen/dp/0943396360/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215740201&sr=1-1
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Pentax 12x50mm PCF WP II asph FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 16x60mm PCF WP asph FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 20x60mm PCF WP II asph FMC/WP/FP
Orion 15x70mm Little Giant II FMC/Japan
Orion 16x80mm Giant FMC/Japan
Orion 30x80mm MEGAView FMC/Japan
Barska 30x80mm X-Trail LW FC
Burgess Optical Series II 20x90mm FMC/WP/FP
Handel's Messiah**Hallelujah! For the LORD God Omnipotent Reigneth
Edited by hallelujah (07/10/08 10:06 PM)
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