Opticron Birding Binoculars

[paul2009]

Originally Posted by achilles500

Totally agree with paul2009 as I have just bought a pair of Opticron Discovery WP PC 8x42. The image quality is far better than I expected. Used them for the first time today (2 Jan 2011) at WWT, Llanelli and was pleased to see a Peregrin anoying a flock of lapwing. I am well pleased with my purchase.

Steve

I`m glad you like your Opticrons. I think they are good value for money. Cheers Paul

[nodd49]

I just bought a pair of 8 x 42 DBA s coat at a bargain price they are a great pair of binoculars nice and sharp with good contrast.

[dales birder]

I had dropped hints about a pair of Opticron Oregon 8x32 for Christmas,due to an old eye problem I was recommended to opt for wide f.o.v. and these seemed to tick most boxes inc. price(2 year old grandsons can be expensive at Christmas).There was a parcel arrived this morning from Green Witch so maybe the wife saw the letter to Santa.If so I will report on the bins a little later in the month.This big kid still believes in Father Christmas so please do not mock me!!

[dales birder]

Well the man had seen my letters I sent up the chimney,well flue from the gas boiler really, and under the tree was a pair of Opticron Oregon 8x32,First impressions are good but a chest infection has meant that I have only had a flyiing visit to our local reserve to try them out but will write more about them in the new year

[PeterB]

Hope the chest clears up soon. Touch wood, I've been clear of things so far this winter.

[dales birder]

Managed to get out and try the new Oregons out today on our local reserve,first impressions were favourable.They come with a nice case which would be comfy to carry if I used cases for that,the padded binocular strap was great and surprised me for a budget set of bins.In the field I was impressed with the wide field of view (one reason for buying them) and very easy to set up and use.Even though they are a smallish binocular they were still easy to use with gloves on.The light gathering was impressive for a 32mm objective lens and quite usable even as the light went down in the late afternoon.For a first field trial I was impressed and look foreward to a lot of birding with them.