Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 steveoid sage Reged: 02/10/08 Posts: 417 Loc: London,England 10.5 x 70mm Helios binoculars mounted.       #2518564 - 07/14/08 03:46 PM Attachment (15 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I managed to clean up an old DeVere tripod which I had hidden down the cellar for the past 10-15 years and it is perfect for the 10.5 x 70mm binoculars. The image improves dramatically and makes those rare clear nights worth waiting for. The tripod extends to about 6' 4" so there is plenty of height for me to tuck under being 5'10 1/2". You can hand hold these binoculars but the stars just jump around and I do not have a convenient wall to rest my arms on so they get tired after a short while. When I first joined this forum I could not understand what all the fuss was about binoculars and why people owned so many, well I think I have become enthused with binoculars and I also now understand why you guys own so many. -------------------- Celestron C8 120mm ED Pro refractor. 80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing) Baader Herscel wedge. Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars. Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces Celestron ultima 2x barlow. Numerous eyepieces. FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron. 2" WO Dielectric. 1/1/2" WO Dielectric. Post Extras:       KennyJ Reged: 04/27/03 Posts: 10082 Loc: Lancashire UK Re: 10.5 x 70mm Helios binoculars mounted. [Re: steveoid]       #2518664 - 07/14/08 04:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice , Steve ! Who were you hiding the tripod from , all those years ago ? Was it a variation of hide and seek ? :-) Wishing you clearer skies than we've seen here for the past two years ! Kenny -------------------- Two eyes and a preference to use both Zeiss 7 x 42 BGAT Captain's Helmsman 7 x 50 Nikon 10 x 42 Superior E Swift Audubon Kestrel 10 x 50 Helios 15 x 70 Observation Strathspey 20 x 90 Televue 76 APO Zeiss 85 Diascope Helios 102 f5 refractor Various eyepieces barlows tripods mounts etc. Panasonic Lumix DMC - TZ5 digital camera Post Extras:       steveoid sage Reged: 02/10/08 Posts: 417 Loc: London,England Re: 10.5 x 70mm Helios binoculars mounted. [Re: KennyJ]       #2518737 - 07/14/08 05:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Kenny, being a Lancashire lad my self (Manchester) I hate the thought of chucking anything out because you never know it might come in handy one day. It was a bit rusty in areas but nowt I couldn’t fix and now its as sound as a pound. -------------------- Celestron C8 120mm ED Pro refractor. 80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing) Baader Herscel wedge. Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars. Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces Celestron ultima 2x barlow. Numerous eyepieces. FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron. 2" WO Dielectric. 1/1/2" WO Dielectric. Post Extras:       charen scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 05/28/05 Posts: 780 Loc: New Zealand Re: 10.5 x 70mm Helios binoculars mounted. [Re: steveoid]       #2519630 - 07/15/08 01:46 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   There is a current thread called the ‘Big Bad Binocular experience’ in which the quality of Chinese binoculars is discussed. These Kunming series BA8 - 10.5x70 and 15 x70 versions - really are excellent examples of cost effective Chinese manufactured binoculars that are readily accessible to the general observer. My 15x70’s versions are equal to my 80mm size earlier Japanese binocular when it comes to brightness and ability to see faint stars. The on axis sharpness of these binoculars is excellent. Resolution and contrast really is impressive. My 15x70’s are my most used tripod mounted binoculars. Hope you enjoy yours. These binoculars are life time keepers. You have chosen wisely. -------------------- 35 binos. 80mm Cat. WO66ED SV NH 80mm / EQ3 Meade 8in.LX90 Skywatcher Equinox ED120 / Goto HEQ5. Post Extras:       steveoid sage Reged: 02/10/08 Posts: 417 Loc: London,England Re: 10.5 x 70mm Helios binoculars mounted. [Re: charen]       #2519680 - 07/15/08 03:44 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Charen, I have two pairs of binoculars and both are Chinese and both are superb. They were not the cheapest of the Chinese binoculars but both perform very well; and I also have two of their refractors and again looking through other scopes these are up there with the best. I nearly bought the 15x70mm but they were a bit too close to my X20 so I opted for the lower power. And yes these binoculars are lifers. Best thing is to just enjoy them mate and don't worry what anyone else thinks. -------------------- Celestron C8 120mm ED Pro refractor. 80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing) Baader Herscel wedge. Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars. Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces Celestron ultima 2x barlow. Numerous eyepieces. FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron. 2" WO Dielectric. 1/1/2" WO Dielectric. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 16 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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