Amazing condition considering it's over 50 years old according to pops. Serial number got scratched off the front before pops was in possession of it. But yea, just wanted to see if anyone knew anything about the model!

I want to buy a pair of binoculars for my boyfriends birthday. He's broadly interested in astronomy and this would be considered his entry point to the hobby, although he is also the buy it for life kind of guy so I want to balance quality with a budget.
I live in Australia, so it would need to be something accessible here too.

So far I have figured out that 10x50 is the best option and I started with a $100-150 AUD budget but am willing to push to $200 for something worth the difference.

I am currently looking at the Pentax SP and the Nikon Action
(The Nikon Action EX is above my budget)

Comfort is also a factor I want to consider but I understand that can be an individual thing.
Also, is it worth buying a tripod adapter for him to go with it?

Looking for a pair of binoculars for an upcoming Alaska cruise and have a somewhat limited budget ($100 or less). I’m open to used ones (eBay, Facebook, Craigslist, etc.) but not exactly sure what brands / models to look for. I did find this thread which was insightful on what dimensions to look for. Have a few weeks before the cruise so there is some lead time for shipping. While my research has shown my budget is quite limited vs what’s on the low end of the market I’m hoping I can have a semi decent set for this and hikes. I’d like a pair that can be transported easily in a backpack and aren’t too heavy / bulky.

I notice positive reviews on Amazon but that might not mean much. Anyone tried them to form an opinion?

First time poster here. Picked up a pair of Bushnell's InstaVision 10x50WA binoculars at a thrift store site and for the life of me I cannot fathom what the mechanism is to bring these into closer focus than they are. Are these a fixed focus and I just need to find something further away than 500' to get a sharp image? There is no wheel/rocker/lever to change the view as far as I can tell. It's not the end of the world, I paid more in shipping than for the glass.

Anyone ever have this part break? Any recommendations on a product to adapt? EDIT Nikon monarch m7 refurbished I don't believe they are under warranty but I'm checking.

Now I'm currently searching for the best binoculars for hunting that are sharp, durable, and deliver clear long-distance visibility for everyday field activities like spotting game, tracking movement, and scouting terrain in all weather and lighting conditions. I want something with excellent light transmission, a rugged waterproof build, and that stays comfortable during long hours in the field without causing eye strain or fatigue.

I've come across several options during my research, but I'd love to hear about your personal experiences and recommendations. Some options I've been considering include:

• Vortex Optics Razor HD 10x42 Binoculars
• Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD 10x42 Binoculars
• Nikon Monarch M7 10x42 Binoculars
• Bushnell Forge 10x42 Binoculars
• Swarovski EL 10x42 Binoculars
• Zeiss Terra ED 10x42 Binoculars
• Maven B1 10x42 Binoculars

If you have any personal favorites or additional insights on these best binoculars for hunting or others that might be better for optical clarity, low light performance, and reliable everyday field use, please share!

I just bought new binoculars and I am having a hard time adjusting the width. The binoculars are the Nikon Aculon T02. I tried the display binoculars in store and they were working smoothly with no issues. Any advice on how to get them to adjust? I am worried I'll break the binoculars before I get the chance to try them out.

Hello folks.
Just got Svbony SV47 10x42.
I like everything about these binoculars, but the blackouts are insane. There’s literally no margin of error. A slight tiny move and you get blackout from either side. This is noticeable especially when scanning sideways (as I assume human vision cannot move in linear motion smoothly and instead “jumps” from spot to spot).

I have a really cheap Chinese low quality 8x21 roof binos and they don’t have this issue. It takes an extreme effort to even try to create a blackout.
I also have a toylike 8x25 reverse porros that I got for my kid (also from Svbony) and that one doesn’t have the issue as well.

Finally I have a 12-20 zoom (also Chinese quality) and also doesn’t have the issue.

The SV47 was the first pair that was more expensive than the other, and again like I said previously, I am 100% satisfied with optical quality for its price (around $60) but the blackouts are making it near unusable. I wanted to ask you guys, what is it that I should look out for in terms of specs to ensure the next model I get won’t have blackouts. I wear glasses but during use I take them out and I have tried all 3 different twist up positions on SV47 and none of the positions help.

TL:DR
Should I get 10x42 or 8x42 for viewing birds at distances of 100 meters as well as country views up to 2.5 miles. What should I be looking for spec wise if I wear glasses in terms of eye relief and is too light as big a problem as too heavy?

I’m sure you are all sick and tired of newbies like me asking the same questions over and over. Believe me I’ve searched this sub already and found many helpful threads but I don’t know how to apply what I’ve read to my situation.

The only pair of binoculars, if you can call them that, I have at the moment at a dirt cheap pair of Nikon 10x20 which are truly dreadful, chromatic aberrations, eye relief that doesn’t suit me, not at all sharp and dim.

So I’m looking for something better. What I’m using them for though is a bit of a mix and this is part of what is making it difficult to understand what to look for.

I live in the countryside and I have a wide view over fields to the hills of Exmoor roughly 2.5 miles away. I like to watch the various farm animals in the fields as well as keep an eye out for wild fires and general views. The 10x20’s are pretty good for this in terms of magnification. More magnification would be better but as that would make hand shake more noticeable I don’t want to go higher than 10x.

We also get a lot of birds. Everything from Finches and Tits to Woodpeckers, House Martins and Pied Wagtails. We also get a lot of Buzzards and Red Kites and, at night Tawney Owls and Barn Owls.

The garden birds and woodpeckers are usually just a few feet away. The birds of prey often land in the trees in the neighbouring field around 100-150 meters away.

For birding I understand that 8x is more preferred to 10x but would 10x be too restrictive for viewing birds at those kinds of distances?

Ideally I’d go for a pair of 8x42’s and a much more powerful spotting scope for the hills but I can’t afford both so trying to find a compromise.

I’m also conscious of birds in flight. I can track most birds in flight with my 10x20’s but it’s not easy except for House Martins, way too fast. Most of the birds though that we see in flight are the birds of prey which move slower and are bigger so would 10x42 be okay or should I really stick with 8x42?

When it comes to eye relief the 10x20’s are awful, I’m forever just seeing vignetting and having to open and close the binoculars and move my head to try and see anything. I do wear glasses but I normally taken them off to use binoculars. I do like the idea of not having to take off my glasses but, as a keen photographer, I always found I could never get my eye close enough to the viewfinder to see everything. Is the same true with binoculars or is it possible to get the same view with glasses as without? If so, what should I be looking for in the spec?

In terms of weight, too heavy is obviously too heavy but is too light also a problem when it comes to stability? Is there an ‘ideal’ weight for a pair of binoculars to aim for?

basically the title. is that a great deal? I’m won if it was so cheap because it was the older version. my internet research tells me there’s 2 versions.

edit: title to say viper HD

These are my grandfathers binoculars, he was British Army POW in North Africa.

hi, casual long-time birdwatcher. want to finally take the jump and get some binoculars, but since I'm from brasil, import taxes are BRUTAL and budget is rather low, cuz you have to multiply the price by 5x. Just so you get an idea, I was going to buy a 300BRL binocular earlier and the taxes made it 390! Without shipping!!!

So I'm looking for a low budget decent-ish option, and I finally find the K&F 33.081. It's 10x42, which I've been told is good for birdwatching (I was looking for 8x42, but that's hard to find for cheap), and the total comes up to 230BRL (approx 47 dollars). It's from a national distributor, so no pesky import taxes!

I'd like to know if these binoculars are worth it. I'm not looking for a professional experience, I just wanna be able to look at birds from far away and be able to tell what they look like. Is the K&F 33.081 binocular good in that regard? Thank you for reading!

EDIT: thank you everyone for your advice!!! It's really helpful, I've taken everything into account. I'll research more before purchasing anything! Thank you!!

I got these from my grandma she is now dead. the binoculars belonged to her father i beleive I would like to gather information about themand if possible i would also like to know what they are worth

I just bought this pair of binoculars of Facebook marketplace and am seeing two of things when I look through the lenses. After googling it’s saying that the collimation is misaligned, is it possible to fix that?

Update: started to take them apart to try and adjust the collimation and figured out that one of the lenses was just not screwed in all the way so it’s good👍

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for DIY repair ideas for a broken neck strap loop/ring on my SVBONY SV202 binoculars.

I already contacted SVBONY, but unfortunately it’s already outside the 1-year warranty, and customer service told me they don’t offer repairs for damaged units.

As a temporary fix, I tried using a zip tie, but because of where the loop is located, the binocular constantly rotates when hanging from my neck, making it really uncomfortable to use. I also can’t add another zip tie closer to the eyepiece since there’s almost no space between the focus wheel area and the barrel.
Has anyone here experienced the same issue?

I’m hoping someone can suggest:
A better DIY repair that has worked for you.
A replacement strap attachment or hardware that fits.

I’d really appreciate any ideas. Thanks in advance!

I have Vortex diamondback 10x42. Want to get a spare pair, a more compact one for trekking. My purpose is mainly bird watching. Options are

1. Triumph 10x28

2. Diamondback 10x28

3. Raptor 10x32

Are you able to find what brand it is? They do feel like they are well made and it says that it was manufactured in Japan

Hello,
I found this near perfect binocular on the web.
It is jE33 and jB147, in a typical 1980s Japanese model with porro prisms.

The only issue I have is dust inside of the right side objective, but I don’t dare force it open without some amount of certainty. I tried twisting just the tube but I couldn’t use more strength without putting it at risk.
I also have some mold on the left side, but I won’t bother with it except maybe sun therapy.

Can I please get some tips on how to take off the optical tube? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

(PS I made a similar post 1 hour ago, but it was too demanding. Pardon me for the repost)

Hello everyone, in the past years I've collected many types of lenses from cameras, binoculars, and more i was thinking of making like small portable one even without zoom is ok but it's difficult some lenses make view upside down or far small window angle... So i was wondering if anyone knows tip of how to understand the lenses and sort them in order to understand each function maybe a video would help

I've Tried everything but i can't figure out how to do IT

Hello,

I currently own a pair of Kalimar 7–12x50 binoculars, which I use for everything: nature observation, birdwatching, and observing the Moon. I'm looking for a versatile pair of binoculars for everyday use with a budget of up to €200.

I'm considering the SVBONY SV202 10x50 ED:

https://www.svbony.com/products/sv202-binoculars-10x50-ed-bak4-prism

Or is there anything better available for up to €200?