Nikon 10x50 EX Extreme ATB vs Nikon 10x50 regular: Is the waterproofing worth the price premium?
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Obviously it depends on the conditions in which you will use the binoculars. If you never use them outdoors in wet or cold conditions, then it isn't worth it. I've owned the 10x50 Action EX for 3-4 years and love them. I don't have to worry about the binoculars getting wet or fogging up in cold weather.
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I can only answer for myself. I do not do much out door work so my experience is limited. I have used the 1D-x in rain but use a modified plastic bag for protection. Given what I have said I can say I have never had any weather problems using the camera.
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I suggest getting the flat lens housing. You get better video above and below water and the filters will help with color underwater, lights are really the best though.
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I have a Canon Rebel T4i. When I have the 18-55mm lense it is a pain to get in and out. Smaller lenses are easier. I would go with a rain sleeve if I was not going under water, like a OP/TECH USA Rainsleeve.
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When on a paddle boarding trip Lake Powell with an SLR it's pretty much the best thing next to a very expensive water proof case. Go pro and iPhones just do not take the same quality photos.
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I use a Hoya Green Label (uncoated) 46mm UV filter purely for protection from dirt and "me". I got mine from camerafilters.com for @$10, maybe less. The main concern for me was getting one that I knew would clear the lense tunnel, as no one seemed to know what fit my FZ28 at the time. I've taken hundreds of shots just for comparison, I see no difference in image quality. I now leave it on inside and out. I prefer the uncoated, as they seem easier to clean. (A lenspen works great for the filter and lens)Edit: You do mean F"Z" 35 don't you?? You posted FX35..
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YAAAAAAS!!!!.... Actually I brought it specifically for my GoPro. And can tell you it tally worth it. And the difences between plus and extreme, I guess it's just the speed, if you're not worried about that it'll work just fine. :)
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In my opinion you need a better range of optics. There is very little light gathering ability difference between x40 and x42. I would recommend the 8x40 and 10x50's. I know, the 10x50 are heavier but they also are better in low light. You never know when you are going to see something that is a once-in a lifetime occurence. I think it is worth the weight.
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The field of view is larger on the 10x36. I also feel it has a clearer view then the smaller 10x25. I compared both slide by side in the store before ordering. I am really happy I went with the 10x36. It is worth the extra money. I use it for hunting all over the world and it meets my needs perfectly.
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Thanks. Sealing it in a plastic bag before going from a cold place to a hot, humid one sounds good, I'll certainly give it a try. I was concerned about water or moisture damage when taking photos on whale watching tour boats given the strong likelyhood of rain, boat spray, humidity, etc. Does Cannon or anyone else sell anything to help prevent moiusture/water damage to dslr's?
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I have had both versions of the lens and definitely preferred the one with IS. With that said, the difference in price is significant and the non-stabilized version produces superb images. If you are shooting outdoors with plenty of light it is perfect. If light is an issue when shooting I would definitely save up for the IS version.
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Take a look at the two. It looks to me like the most significant difference is the rugged build of the Pentax. However, it does not have WiFi and has a 4x lens. So if 5x interests you more than 4x and you must have WiFi and don't really care about owning a camera that will survive a really hard knock, then go with the Nikon. All I know is that I've got about 3,000 images under my belt with my Orange WG-3 and none of them are flawed by mechanical, sensor or lens problems. About half were taken after our 16-month-old grandson decided to see how far he could throw it (it landed on a hardwood floor about six feet away and slide into a baseboard). And about 500 of those were taken in Greenland and Iceland in wet, cold (at or just below 32 degrees F most days) weather. Also, I took a 20-second movie after tying the camera's carabiner clip to a 20-foot long rope and then tossing it into a clear stream coming off a glacier in Greenland. Not much of a movie, but no leaks! I don't know if the Nikon would have performed as well as the Pentax or survived any of my (and our grandson's) abuse or not. All I know is that the Pentax did.
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I can't answer regarding the fit to your particular camera but I know from experience you need extra room to have enough "slack" in the plastic to operate the controls. I have had "bags" before so I knew that a bag is a make shift idea requiring patience and attention. If you are serious about "wet" photography, spend the money for a water proof camera or housing. I just wanted something to last on a one week trip and was willing to deal with hard to operate controls. If you pay careful attention to sealing the bag and get prepared before needing to take a picture, it will work OK. I was happy with it but it was a chore to use. I can't answer regarding the fit to your particular camera but I know from experience you need extra room to have enough "slack" in the plastic to operate the controls. I have had "bags" before so I knew that a bag is a make shift idea requiring patience and attention. If you are serious about "wet" photography, spend the money for a water proof camera or housing. I just wanted something to last on a one week trip and was willing to deal with hard to operate controls. If you pay careful attention to sealing the bag and get prepared before needing to take a... » Read More I can't answer regarding the fit to your particular camera but I know from experience you need extra room to have enough "slack" in the plastic to operate the controls. I have had "bags" before so I knew that a bag is a make shift idea requiring patience and attention. If you are serious about "wet" photography, spend the money for a water proof camera or housing. I just wanted something to last on a one week trip and was willing to deal with hard to operate controls. If you pay careful attention to sealing the bag and get prepared before needing to take a picture, it will work OK. I was happy with it but it was a chore to use. « Show Less
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Pentax provides that answer on a by each instance basis, as reviewed by their service department. That said " you pays you money and you makes your choice" I don't expect to get mine any more exposed then to a sudden rain storm or being out in one. I think most people would be better served with a care full study of the alternatives , if you get my drift.
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Sorry Sam, I don't know. I don't work for Canon nor do I have any tech experience with any sort of camera. I just know that I had repeated problems with my Canon PowerShot D10 and will never buy a waterproof Canon camera again until I have seen years of reliable reviews of such.
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As I understand the tradeoff, the 10x42 L model uses superior optical glass and because of this, images seen through it are virtually free of chromatic aberration ("purple fringing") and also devoid of ghost images when viewing bright objects at night such as the Moon and Jupiter. On the other hand the 15x50 model, whose optics are again of very high quality, but not quite as high as the 10x42L's, gives you a larger image size--each object is larger because magnification is 50 percent greater. This makes the choice difficult, even a toss-up. For a thoughtful comparison of the different Canon binoculars, go to www.garyseronik.com. Gary is an associate editor of Sky and Telescope magazine and he is an expert on binocular observing--has a book on the subject in fact.
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My wife owns an 18x50IS and a 10x42LIS. I own a 15x50IS. Never any issues. Have never dropped them. Knock on wood. We use lithium primaries only. The spotting scope gathers dust since we bought the 15 and 18 power binoculars. The 10's are MUCH brighter (4.2 exit pupil) and have a good field of view. The image stabilization is really worth it.