[EBB Sightings] the 'perfect' binocular

Phila (and other EBB-ers.....)...I'm not sure of your budget, and I don't pretend to be a binocular-buying expert, but you might consider:

1. Going to the web sites of

betterviewdesired.com

eagleoptics.com

The first one has great comparison/contrast features for optics.

The second is an outlet (for which I have no vested interest) in Middletown, WI that provides excellent customer service, including answering your questions to make your purchase a perfect fit.

My recent purchase of a Swarovski scope would have been done there, but the special ran out, so I got it elsewhere....and I mention the brand because the quick focus feature is helpful for RAPID hand eye coordination and immediate "snap-to"-like focusing ability because the focus know needs only a 1/4 to 1/2 revolution for the image to appear resolute.

If your budget is under $500 for binos, then I have a handout that I give folks with other options. Please back-channel me directly at my email #, above, and I'll share the info. with you with a return email to you, Phila.

Regards, hope this helps.......Daniel

Daniel Edelstein


-----Original Message-----
>From: Phila Rogers 
>Sent: Oct 1, 2009 9:23 AM
>To: "audubon mt.diablo" 
>Subject: [EBB Sightings] the 'perfect' binocular
>Greetings birders:
>I'm looking for new binocs that might help with my 'funky' eyes and less-than-study grip.  I first considered a Canon 10X with an image stabililizer but don't find it recommended anywhere (Cornell Labs).  Any suggestions?
>Phila Rogers
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