Any recommendations for a pair of Binoculars?

Septimus · Post by **Septimus** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 2:51 pm

i'm thinking of getting a pair of Binoculars
was wondering whether anybody here could recommend me one.
thanks in advance

Post by **Airconvent** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 5:09 pm

Septimus
From a value-for-money viewpoint, the Minolta Activa will do nicely at less than $200. However, you need to indicate what is your budget, If its around $100, than the Minolta Classic would be more appropriate. Check out the details of these binos on their website.
Don't forget our vendors. I know Sam stocks some >= 70mm aperture binos. these will cost you and require a tripod for easier viewing.

rich

MooEy · Post by **MooEy** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 5:56 pm

for a start, grab a pair of 50mm binos. they usually come in 7x, 10x or higher magnification. i would recommend something ard 10x.

the minolta activa are pretty good for their price. u can also try samuel for the antares binos.

~MooEy~

Septimus · Post by **Septimus** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:21 pm

My budget is around 300 - 400..
wouldnt pay anything more than 400 bucks.

hmm.. will go look up on this minolta activa on the web. ty

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:23 am

Haha, I would recommend 10x50 binos from Carrefour - $35.

Not joking, they are actually quite good, for that price. You pay more for better coatings that's all.

Polaris · Post by **Polaris** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:50 am

Try Celestron Skymaster 15X70.

Amazon price is US$66.49.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... s&n=507846

Septimus · Post by **Septimus** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 10:39 pm

Airconvent wrote:Septimus
From a value-for-money viewpoint, the Minolta Activa will do nicely at less than $200. However, you need to indicate what is your budget, If its around $100, than the Minolta Classic would be more appropriate. Check out the details of these binos on their website.
Don't forget our vendors. I know Sam stocks some >= 70mm aperture binos. these will cost you and require a tripod for easier viewing.

rich

anywhere in singapore i can find the minolta activa on sale?

sept

Post by **Airconvent** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:06 pm

hi septimus,
as I mentioned in my PM reply to you, you can try finding it at Alan Photo in SLS, Alan Photo at Peninsula or try Lucky Plaza. That's where me and CC got ours. Early last year, Blurblock managed to buy one too... perhaps you can PM him, assuming he's still lurking here...

http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php? ... lta+activa

rich

Septimus · Post by **Septimus** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:32 am

thanks alot rich

sept