Powerful Binoculars

[Santana379]

We all know that 7x50 binoculars are optimal for use aboard.

However I recently inherited a fairly decent pair of 10x50s which I have given storage space aboard to this season. There are of course frequently times when the boat’s motion does not permit their use at sea, and I have to resort to the 7x50s which have remained aboard for that reason. However for use in calm conditions, particularly in rivers where I seem to spend a lot of time, the 10x50’s with nearly 50% greater magnification have proved a great asset. I can now read notices, admire the detail of other craft, confirm buoys, watch birds, seals etc, at much greater range and/or in much greater detail.

If any forumite has a powerful set of binoculars at home that they consider unsuitable for use afloat, I suggest they think again.

 

[MacW]

Been using an ancient pair of 10X50 Boots `Pacers` (excellent) for years.Sure they`re hard to hold steady in a chop but so are 7X50`s.Especially good in poor light,and handy if you can`t lay hands on your specs to look at the chart- just flip them the wrong way round for a microscopic view ,holding them very close to the chart.
Pete

 

[PeterWillis]

Ah, but did you take them to the REM gig?

 

[Santana379]

I'm not sure that would've been very cool Peter, but it certainly would've foreshortened the distance to the stage!

FF.