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Large Aperture Binoculars

Started by heliophile, 06/14/2005 10:55PM
Posted 06/14/2005 10:55PM Opening Post
I have two sets of binoculars, a Celestron Ultima 10x50 and Orion Mini Giants 11x70. The Orion binos are good but not excellent and I am thinking of replacing them with higher quality binos of the same size or larger. The issue with the Orions is that the view degrades significantly about 2/3rds of the way out to the periphery. On the other hand, they are actually quite light despite their size. Any comments or recommendations? In particular, I am interested in hearing from anyone that has had the opportunity to use Stellarvue binoculars. The new 20x85 are quite attractive.

Rey Cordero
Berkeley, CA
Posted 06/15/2005 01:40PM #1
Sorry I cannot comment on the Stellervue, I have not used them. Several come to mind, including Oberwerk 15x70s. However, I cannot help but think to recommend the Fujinon 16x70. Superior to most any binocular in it's size, rugged, sharp, but heavy at 4#12oz.

edz