Is this binocualars appropriate for watching birds and wildlife in Alaska?
1855277
yes, I would say so. They are of good quality and have very good range. The neck strap is good as well and should be comfortable for long periods of carrying.
1855278
Perfect! I have been told the Nikon lenses are the best and these are remarkably clear. The pair I bought are used to watch wildlife too and they will not disappoint. I was followed by a Steller eagle everday on my walks and she was so big I didn't need binoculars. Now I can see every feather! Best of luck in finding some great wildlife!
1855279
I would use it. But in cold weather the lens do fog up. Very bright and clear but slight noticeable color fringing. Look into the monarch line of binoculars if you want no foggy lens during cold weather conditions. Good luck!
1323107
I would have to look back at my information but I can say these are fantastic small binoculars. They are not the best for birding because they do not have the width of field you may want but otherwise I do like them very much.
1030961
The eyepiece is very easy to adjust from 20X to 60X and points in between. The focus adjustment is very easy to move as well. I think this spotter would be perfect for wildlife viewing as I use it for that too...
219560
I think they would be okay for bird watching if you have not been using a higher quality set of binocs before. For me, the Tasco's are great for that once in a while need, but not for watching over a stretch. The eye strain starts setting in after a minute or so.
483511
Yes, I bought this specifically for that purpose. The birdwatching mode has given me many more "keepers" than my p500. It seems to focus easily on the bird, ignoring fairground twigs and background objects. Great feather detail. Best of all: AMAZING reach. I love it!
734207
It should work great! I use mine for birding and it does an excellent job. Very good optics. I purchased a harness to attach it to. I don't care for neckstraps.
1134788
I asked this same question a month ago. We just returned and the binoculars will definitely fit your needs in Alaska. They weigh close to two pounds--not too heavy. The only drawback I found was the case is too small once the neck strap is in place.....a good choice and a good value. Have a great time in Alaska. I wish you sunshine and cloudless dy.
1066004
I think either one would do fine, IF you have a good tripod mount. You need to get one specifically designed for binoculars and for stargazing, not terrestrial viewing. The weight of the binoculars will get tiring fast. :-( Personally, if I were a beginner stargazer I would get a telescope. Better magnification and, due to the size of the optics, more light.
298677
We both use these routinely for general birdwatching around the yard and marshfront, in forested areas and shoreline. Obviously when you're looking for distance optics the 7x35 isn't appropriate but we're quite happy with the clear images. We've used them for years
948045
yes it would be good for birding. We have a cabin in the mountains that overlooks a small valley. We sit on the balcony with the scope on a tripod and watch alot of wildlife with it. Have fun with it. They have alot of accessories to add to the experience. I cant wait to get some of them. Take care!
1360169
I have a pair of these as a backup to my Zeiss 10x42, and have used them on hunting, fishing, & camping trips in South Central Alaska. They ARE waterproof and have very good clarity and provide good detail out to several hundred yards. I've used them in rain, bright sunshine, low-light/dusk, and have no complaints. I'd recommend them as a really good pair of binocs for the money.
347517
Yes, that is advisable. They are powerful binoculars and very difficult to hold still. Therefore, what you see jumps around so the power is offset by a blurry image.
622011
I use a Revelli, don't know the model but probably got it from Amazon, but don't necessarily recommend it for birdwatching because it is heavy. Birdwatching usually involves a lot of walking & a telescope/tripod combination has to be a compromise between steadiness & portability. Because of my age I don't go on long walks any more & confine birdwatching to my back yard. I also use the tripod for photography & it is good & steady for that.
654995
Yes, but with some cautions. I've done a fair amount of whale watching of gray whales migrating along the California coast. The problem with using any kind of high power spotting scope is that they have a narrow field of view and you usually don't know exactly where to point it to see where they will next break the surface. I've had better luck with binoculars because you can move them much more quickly. With any spotting scope, use it at low power and mount it on a tripod with a video head that allows you to quickly move it. If you're in Hawaii watching pods that don't move so quickly this will be a better solution.
1472450
I honestly can't answer your question because I don't know what is required of bird watching binoculars. Sorry. I use these at sports events, volleyball in particular. I'm not fast enough to follow the ball but I do watch the players.
437795
I own a Montana but i did a little research and it does look like like that gps supports the Birdseye satellite imagery.
2118944
I wish I could answer this for you, but I only use mine for wildlife spotting out at Yellowstone. I imagine it would work just fine, as you can see things very clearly at these ranges.