Celestron 15x70s

[notFritzArgelander]

Hi Graeme.

I have the plain vanilla 15x70's (Around $69.95 U.S. a few years back) from Amazon.

They perform adequately and fortunately they didn't need to be collimated. Otherwise there is a procedure to collimate them by folding back the rubber housing and adjusting the set screws with a screwdriver. (There are various youtube videos showing the process).

I also have the Oberwerk 25x100's on a parallelogram mount, excellent quality and images.

Yes, me too. But I find they need support. I find I am using my 10x50 Nikon Aculons more for just handheld. I don't think the extra $$ for the nitrogen fill would interest me.

[Lady Fraktor]

I use my 10x50 more often than the 15x70 as they are easier to view with handheld.
The 15x70 require another tripod for viewing longer than a minute or two.

[KingNothing13]

I end up using my 15x70 more for birding than astronomy.