Binoculars

[martauto]

Hi , Does anyone know what to look for when buying second hand binoculars ?
I bought a set of 10 x 50 and I am seeing double (refunded) but I would like some really powerful ones , you know so I can see into next week but without breaking the bank.
What does 10 and 50 mean , what should I be looking for when buying a strong set ??

Cheers Mart.

[Satan]

22 year old exhibitionist model moved in down the road? I can just imaging an old fart cruising in his Baur with night vision goggles on........ sheeeesh

[Brianmoooore]

10 is the magnification and 50 is the objective lens diameter. Bigger the diameter, the better the performance in low light.

[Satan]

For "bird" watching 10x40 or 10x42 should be fine, larger magnification means the image will be distorted when your hands shake....... Swarowski do nice optics.

[martauto]

Thanks guy`s , I have made an offer for some Mark Scheffel 32 x 50 `s .

Mart.

[BenHar]

You'll need a tripod for them.

Ben

[Satan]

Thanks guy`s , I have made an offer for some Mark Scheffel 32 x 50 `s .

Mart.

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[martauto]

You'll need a tripod for them.

Ben

Cheers Ben, my offer was declined so I bought some 20 x 180 x100 instead which should arrive soon I hope.
I still have my tripod from a few years ago so all ready to go, cheers for this

Mart.