SingAstro

He he yup I'm looking forward to my first pair of binos , I think I will stalk the buy and sell section for a second hand pair ofbbinos..

Meanwhile I'll read up more on the forum..will definitely gpgt after I get one

tyty for all the replies..

can i check where can i get a more competitive price for the nikon 8x42 action ex?

seems like online is much cheaper but would prefer a local shop ..

if this is a sensitive topic.. kindly pm me please, thanks..

Think for a start I'm more inclined towards the direction of casual viewing of the sky at night as a whole, lightweight and compact viewing.. I have weak arms too have.. My impression is that there's isn't always a lot of stars in the sky.. So its better to have a wider field of view ..as opposed to...

That's true. Can I confirm that for minolta and Pentax bino, there is no more brand new stock anywhere?

That is one of the reason I'm looking for second hand due to the two brands..

Also Issit recommended that I get the Nikon 8x42 action ex from online as the price is much cheaper

Thanks a lot fizzy! I will go to Suntec soon and check it out..

Other than astrObargains, what ate the other websites that sell second hand bino?

i think Minolta Activa series looks very promising as well but due to it being discontinued.. dont think there's high hopes of people letting them go..

anw what should be the price range for these 3 models? is pricing a sensitive issue here..

after much research, i decided to zoom in on 2 models

Pentax 8x42 DCF-WP II or Nikon 8x40 Action EX

have also posted in the WTB section.. hopefully have some news soon

thanks all

Hi all,

looking for my first bino in this hobby, either of these

Pentax 8x42 DCF-WP II
Nikon 8x40 Action EX
Minolta Activa series 8x

please kindly state condition, price and what is included..thanks very much

Forget to add, just saw a binocular ad in yesterdays Straits Times classified. The Nikon Action 8x40 cost $118, which is within your budget. You may use this a reference model in your research and see if you can find a better model at same or lower price. looks like the eye relief is only 12mm.. Im...

hmm Gary, you are right. I have not thought if i am more interested in sweeping across the sky or looking planets at a higher resolution.. haha i think because i have never tried both.. what i enjoy doing is casual walking looking at the sky without the need to setup a equipment and bound to one spo...