Binoculars?

[ghstudio]

If buying binoculars, remember that binoculars that are back in your cabin don't do you much good. Keep in mind that you will be walking around with them around your neck (generally, they won't actually do much good in your backpack either unless you are just looking at scenery). Weight is a very important factor...for some like me, it's almost the most important spec. If you wear eye glasses, please try the binoculars, don't buy on specifications (check the internet for special considerations). You are far better off with 8x30 binoculars than 10x50 stabilized ones if the stabilized ones are bulky and heavy.

 

BTW...most of the above comments apply to cameras and extra lenses....

[Turtles06]

You can't appreciate what higher quality binoculars do until you actually try them.

 

 

Wow, is that ever true. When we were on the National Geographic Explorer, which has an open bridge policy, we got to use the amazing binoculars they keep on the bridge for guests and crew. I had never looked through a pair like that before, it was astonishing. These were of course not the kind of binoculars you would travel with, given the size and weight. But it sure was wonderful to be able to use them on that bridge.

 

We own a smaller pair for travel, mindful of the size and weight issues.

Edited January 31, 2015 by Turtles06