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Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:50 am
by Razz
I've been considering getting binoculars, mostly just to randomly check out the night sky. I'm not looking to spend a lot because I'm more interested in
AP and want to put my money into that. Anyway, would these be worth it?
https://agenaastro.com/celestron-skymas ... 71007.html
Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:09 am
by Bigzmey
If you are looking for hand held, 12x60 will be hard to hold steady.
I would suggest to go with 10x50 instead. Nikon and Pentax have good following. I have Nikon Action EX and they are great performers. I have a pair of older Orion 10x50, they are as good.
Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:53 am
by messier 111
Bigzmey wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:09 am
If you are looking for hand held, 12x60 will be hard to hold steady.
I would suggest to go with 10x50 instead. Nikon and Pentax have good following. I have Nikon Action EX and they are great performers. I have a pair of older Orion 10x50, they are as good.
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Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 3:00 am
by Razz
Bigzmey wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:09 am
If you are looking for hand held, 12x60 will be hard to hold steady.
I would suggest to go with 10x50 instead. Nikon and Pentax have good following. I have Nikon Action EX and they are great performers. I have a pair of older Orion 10x50, they are as good.
Thank you. I will look into them as well. I am looking for something hand held, just something for a quick grab and view.
Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:08 am
by Lady Fraktor
I agree, the 10x50 are a good size and can easily be hand held.
Even a cheaper set like Celestron Calvary 10x50 will do a good job.
Surprisingly the best view of the Pleiades I have ever had was with the Celestron Calvary.
Called UpClose now
Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:53 am
by Butterfly Maiden
I have a pair of
Olympus DPS-1 10x50 and I can manage to hold them steady - for short periods at a time though
They are excellent quality too and weren't really expensive.
Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:32 am
by Razz
I ordered these today as just a place to start. Thanks Lady Fraktor for the suggestion. And I am keeping in mind the other suggestions as well. Thank you all. If I don't like these then I'll try different ones. They were cheap enough that it's not a big deal but I have to start somewhere. Anyway, here's the link...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... e246e2f802
Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 7:54 am
by JayTee
Whether you know it or not, these binos will be your most often used Optical device. You will enjoy them.
Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:54 pm
by Razz
The binoculars arrived today along with the rain. I'm looking forward to trying them out.
Re: Would this be a good beginner binocular
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:57 pm
by pakarinen
Looking forward to your first light report.