Sisko
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After long reading,
i'm thinking of buying some 10x50 or 12x60(open for suggestions)!!! I see a lot of people are recommending garret optical:) so the thing is i'm in Santa Clara , California at the moment so any help will be appreciated(about where to buy or which model)!!! and i can hand held 10x50 for a long time  I trust u guys you can help me tnx in advance
Mario Orlik Skopje Macedonia
Edited by Sisko (07/20/08 03:13 AM)
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DNTash
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It really depends on how you plan to use them and what you can afford, but, in a pinch, the Nikon 10x50 AE (Action Extreme) are also considered good value for the money. Just my  ! Good luck!
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Sisko
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Ahhh i forgot to put my price range sorry
its between 100-130 for now tnx
And i'm going to use them mostly for astronomy:)
Edited by Sisko (07/20/08 04:00 AM)
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Alby
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its between 100-130 for now tnx
Sisko, save up abit more money and go with DNTash's recommendation. I just got the Nikon AE 10x50 and am most impressed!
I haven't seen any stars as of yet due to cloud and rain:(
cheers
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Alby
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Oberwerk BT 100 45
7x50 USSR Binocs
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werewolf6977
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The Nikon 10X50 Action Type VII isn't a bad bin either. Not up to the AE, but not bad at all.
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viperbob
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I pretty much agree with your train of thought. Hand hold-able binos are at there max at 10 power. That said I however love the 12x50 Nikon Action Extreme's. I've put them on a tripod and that's where for me they excel. At 5'6" I don't need a very "high" tripod or a heavy one as the 12x50 don't weight that much.
I did own a pair of 10x50's but in time I wanted a touch more power. I do own a pair of 8x40's Nikon Action for a very quick pick up and look or traveling.
Lookout for the bino bug. When it bites your in trouble. Some of us here, not me, own "dozens" of binos.
Good luck with your choice, but I prefer Nikons. No reason but i've always valued there name and optics.
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Rich N
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Orion has a store not far from Santa Clara, in Cupertino, CA. They don't carry Garret brand but they do have several different 10x50 binoculars. You can hold and look through their binoculars.
Their store is on DeAnza Blvd, just a little south of McClellan.
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edcannon
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If you will be wearing eyeglasses while using them, don't settle for too little eye relief. I would tend to suggest 11x56 or 12x50 over 12x60. After I bought it and used it some, I found my 12x60 to be a bit heavier (44oz) than I would have preferred. The Nikon Action Extreme 12x50 gets very good reviews, if you could boost your budget a bit. Both Garrett and Oberwerk make an 11x56.
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hallelujah
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Quote:
After long reading,
i'm thinking of buying some 10x50 or 12x60(open for suggestions)
http://www.manventureoutpost.com/outdoor/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2249
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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 12x63mm Mini Giant FMC/JAPAN
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
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Edited by hallelujah (07/20/08 07:15 PM)
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jrw11
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I have the GO 12x60 and like them very much. They are not that heavy. I can "swep the sky" with them very easiy.But, to see the details, craters on the moon,Jupiter, they need to be put on a Tripod.
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Rich N
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Sisko, you are very welcome to come to the SJAA Houge Park public star party this coming Friday (July 25th).
http://www.sjaa.net/school/hotline.htm
There will also likely be some TAC star partie this weekend.
http://www.observers.org/
Clear skies,
Rich
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Sisko
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Tnx for all the recommendations at Rich N tnx for the invitation i will try to be there,but the lack of my personal transportation and living on El Camino Real will make it difficult
Btw i'm not wearing glasses, and now i'm checking the nikon's 12x50!! Still open for suggestions
tnx everybody
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