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I'm new in astro and is trying to look for a bino that's ard $200 or less to start off.
Went to search on the brands that i'm familiar of and shortlisted the following ones ..
I have low opinion of the Nikon Action series - they are comparable to the Chinese brands but cost twice as much.
Dunno about Activa.
Never tried but Pentax would be a good buy. Price is good, waterproof & receives good reviews in the Net. The focus mechanism is internal & pressing the eyepiece hard against your eyes will not change the focus. Angle of view is small coz they trim off the edges where field warping is visible. Best of all, it looks cool unlike the old-fashioned Action or Activa.
Hi,
Minolta Activa bino is quite good, but I don't recommend you to get the 12x version... you may have difficulty to get a stable image due to the higher magnification.
The 7x or 10x version is better... it is easier to get a stable image due to lower magnification and a larger Field of View than the 12x version.
Have a nice day.
Yang Weixing "The universe is composed mainly of hydrogen and ignorance."
Actually I'm trying to look for Minolta 7x50 or 10x50 but went to sim lim they only have the 12x50 version.
Why don't you try John 3:16 in Funan Centre. I got my previous Minolta Bino from them... they don't keep stock, but they order one for me... So they should be able to order one for you.
Have a nice day.
Yang Weixing "The universe is composed mainly of hydrogen and ignorance."
Don't think Carrefour has any more $35 binos if not I might recommend them to you.
I don't think I will recommend this if you have $200 budget. Remember, "the sting of poor quality is remembered long after the joy of a low price"
Get the 7x or 10x Minolta
the pentax is highly recommended since it's the next best bino after the fujinons. the minoltas are recommended too, since they offer sharp optics, large fov and a cheap price. u can't go wrong with either pair. look for something with 7x or 10x magnification. i have a pair of 12x50 minolta which i feel might be too high for most people.
since someone mention, i shall reveal some of my plans. i have been wanting to do an small mass ordering of bino, particularly the minolta activa and the pentax pcf in either 7x or 10x magnification. how about this, u gif me some time while i go sought out the quotations.
anyone else who is genuninely interested in a pair of quality 50mm binos at a price of less than $200 can sign up for the list. i intend to get either 5 pairs or 10 pairs for a start.
I own a Pentax PCF WP 7x50 which i felt was really really good for an amateur or even a beginner!! Tested it in many fieldtrips, local and overseas, this series of binoculars can really withstand the cold temperature drop at night! It doesn't fogs easily.. I've even left the binos uncapped and it remained fog-free the entire night in Mersing!!!
For the visual part, comparing my binocs with another Celestron 7x50, the optics were definitely sharper and 'nicer' heh.
The long-eye relief is definitely another plus point to prevent eyelashes brushing onto the eyepiece and also, it is more convenient for me who is bespectacled.!!
However, to cater to your budget. This pair of binocs costed me more than $200.. but you may consider Pentax binocs.. pretty worth the purchase in the long run! heh Save up more!!!
"The universe is composed mainly of hydrogen and ignorance." 
