Epinions Recent Reviews for charles_dunlap

Stabilization but several faults

Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:53:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author charles_dunlap - I took a look through these today alongside some Nikon Egret IIs, a nice 8x40 binocular with good optics for about $90 at a reputable online merchant.

The advantage of the Canon's should have been too much for the simple, old technology...

probably best in price range

Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:37:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author charles_dunlap - There are a lot of binoculars available for around $150, and the majority of them are poor-performing compact models. If you're thinking of getting some relatively inexpensive binoculars, please avoid all of the compact models with 25 or 30mm objectives...

Overpriced underperformer

Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:14:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author charles_dunlap - When I purchased these binoculars I had high hopes. I had owned a pair of Leica 8x32 of the same design and I liked them. These were supposedly an improved version with harder lens coatings and better close focusing. When the 10x50s arrived today I...

excellent buy in quality binoculars

Fri, 6 Jul 2001 17:05:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author charles_dunlap - The estimated price for these is $780. I don't know who is doing the estimating, but the real price is ca. $370 from major, reputable online retailers. Even compared to the more expensive Leica 8x32 Ultras (ca. $890 from the same retailers), these...