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Before I spill any snarky remarks about how expensive those binoculars are, I should ask: is there a reason you're okay with spending that amount of money on that particular set of binos instead of a set with largerCapt. Midnight wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:42 pm How would this one be for general astro use?
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I saw the Vortex on a different website for the same price, although they did throw in some kind of fancy flashlight or something.
Someone recommended telescope.com , so I kind of trusted them.
And I have a telescope on order from them, but it’s back ordered. I figured I would keep the binocular in my truck, for impromptu viewing.
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https://www.telescope.com/Orion-GiantVi ... 130269.uts
Available in 16x a little cheaper.
Yes, you would need a photo tripod, but IMHO, that's a good price for ED glass.
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Did you order the Ed 20x80?Ylem wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:50 am If you want ED glass, how about these;
https://www.telescope.com/Orion-GiantVi ... 130269.uts
Available in 16x a little cheaper.
Yes, you would need a photo tripod, but IMHO, that's a good price for ED glass.
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Not yet, I bought stupid tires for the stupid car lol.Refractordude wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 10:33 pmDid you order the Ed 20x80?Ylem wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:50 am If you want ED glass, how about these;
https://www.telescope.com/Orion-GiantVi ... 130269.uts
Available in 16x a little cheaper.
Yes, you would need a photo tripod, but IMHO, that's a good price for ED glass.
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Vortex gets good reviews but I think $550 for 10x50s is excessive.
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I am a big fan of Nikon Action EX line
However, if having ED glass is a requirement the price will go up. My concerns about Vortex is that they have roof prism design. I believe those are more suitable for daytime viewing since more light is lost on prisms compared to the porro prism design.
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If you are after astro binos and you are on a budget, there are heaps of cheaper alternatives on the same site as the Vortex you asked about.
I think one of the better ones in terms of value would be the Orion Resolux 10x50 at less than 1/2 the price. These are IF though, so not so good for day-time viewing.
Then of course there are the Nikon AE or Aculons as already suggested, and then a range of Orions, like the Scenix 10x50's for under $100.
Any of these would give nice to excellent astro views (but the cheaper you go, the less likely you are to have a wide "sweet spot" of sharp stars, and generally you will get a bit more
The Vortex would also give excellent views, but I think the Resolux would be hard to beat. (These are a very good clone of the Fujinon FMT-SX's, probably the best 10x50 available until you get to the true "alpha's" like the Swaro EL's)
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Man... That's some icky-tasting stuff!
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