Where to get 20x80 binos?

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:36 am

Hi all,
I'm looking for a pair of large binos. Maybe the Oberwerk 20x80 or Garrett 20x80 or something similar. Anyone knows if these can be purchased for a reasonable price locally? Or should I just order it online? I'm looking for something close to the price range of the Garett 20x80 which is about USD$169. Thanks!

Clear Skies!

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:08 am

have u seen a 20x80 bino before? you will definitely need a tripod and a proper head for it. i sold mine last year for SG$150.

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:18 pm

Hi Arief,
Yes I have seen one before and i already have the necessary mount and tripod for it.
Question is, is it available locally for a reasonable price?

Tachyon · Post by **Tachyon** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:32 pm

Someone has been reading CN reports, eh? Heh..

Enjoy your binos, whichever one you choose!

Cheers!

starfinder · Post by **starfinder** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:36 pm

jermng wrote:Hi all,
I'm looking for a pair of large binos. Maybe the Oberwerk 20x80 or Garrett 20x80 or something similar.

I'm looking for something close to the price range of the Garett 20x80 which is about USD$169. Thanks!

Clear Skies!

Hi Jeremy,

I have a seldom used 20x80mm bino for sale at S$150.

It is similar to this one which is selling for US$229:
http://www.bigbinoculars.com/2080d.htm

The bino I have is branded as Oberwerk but I'm not sure whether it is exactly the same thing, bec Oberwerk has changed their product range.

It is stated to be "Fully Multi-coated" and having "Bak-4" prisms. However, I would say from the looks of it, that the objectives are fully multi coated, but the eyepieces are not: just fully coated.

The bino has one adapter socket. I also have a sturdy tripod adaptor for sale together with the bino at $15 more. Together, the set-up is fairly stable, though not very. Damp down time from a knock is about 3-4 seconds. However, once it damps down, the image is nice.

The bino is in good condition. Optics are clean, though the eyepiece coatings have some light worn out marks. Well collimated.

Eye relief is very good. Apparent field is very nice, about 60 degrees, so it gives a big picture.

If you prefer something with better optics and a sturdier mounting, look here:
http://www.grandeye.com.hk/pc_bino.htm

Including shipping and remittance costs, that would cost you about S$220+.

starfinder · Post by **starfinder** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:36 pm

Another photo of the bino.

starfinder · Post by **starfinder** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:55 pm

Slight amendment: I've tested the damp down time again on a steadier Manfrotto 410 geared head. From a hard knock, damp down time is less than 2 seconds. When shifting the target being viewed, the damp down time is about half a second.

Bino comes with front and back end caps, strap and soft case.

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:08 pm

Hey Andrew, actually it's more the CN binocular forums .. hee hee ... the people there are so nice and they seem so passionate about binoculars, I just have to see for myself the beauty of binocular (large and small) astronomy. =)

Gavin, PM you liao. =)

Post by **Airconvent** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:32 pm

wow gavin...this is a good buy.
jeremy, if you don't want it, I will take it! So better act fast...

gavin : please let me know in case jeremy changes his mind..heh heh

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:22 pm

Sorry Richard ... on the way to get it liao ... =) hee ...
I'll share it with you the next time we ob together though .... hee hee ...

SingAstro

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