which is best roof or porro prism binos?
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In general, at a given price point, porro binoculars tend to be clearer and brighter than roof binoculars. However, they are also heavier and lose their collimation more easily if bumped. Repair then can be expensive. However, if you are willing to pay more, you can get roof binoculars, which tend to be smaller and lighter, of equal quality to any porro. It appears that the prices of quality roof binoculars is falling and there are occasionally very good deals available.
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Agree awesome binocular. I searched and searched and could not find a replacement SO I BOUGHT A NEW PAIR OF BINOCULARS!! True story.
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The Nature DX has multiple prisms, which produces a sharper image than the single roof prism in the Outland. The Nature DX has a very sharp focus at 6.5 feet. While the Outland description on Amazon doesn't mention focus range, I'd be surprised if the focus field is that close. If you want to use the binocular for viewing at close range the Nature DX would be far superior. Everything else seems to be comparable, although I expect the optics in the Nature are a bit better than in the Outland. However, Celestron optics are generally very good.
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I find them to be fantastic for general use. Recently used them for inspecting the roof and upper parts of our house from the ground. They are superb for birding and wildlife watching. They focus quickly and work well if tou wear glasses. Well worth the money.
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They are a decent set of bino's, ok glass but they are very heavy to hold for extended periods of time. I would spend the extra $ and go With the Nikon Monarch's instead, better glass, more detail and not so heavy.
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The Dome cameras are good for short distance viewing/recording and tend to lack good range. You can easily mount them on ceiling tiles as well. The standee cameras are good at both, short and long range viewing with a higher range of motion once they are mounted. With the dome cameras you will notice a drop off in image quality at 20+ feet.
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These binoculars are the best that I have had. In Britain, I used Viking and Bushnells, both 7x magnification and find that the 10 x magnification and "feel" of the Zhumells is more suited to my expectations when bird watching.
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Dobsons have the viewfinder up top. Depending on how it's angled, you may want a chair to sit in.
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I believe it's an excellent choice. Gets great reception, looks great on the roof and super essy to install.
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co Glass Optics: Lead and Arsenic-Free BAK4 Roof Prisms Multicoated Optics Wide Angle Viewing Nitrogen-Filled Fogproof / Waterproof Dual-Hinge Bridge Configuration Rubber Armored Body mine get fogged up when im breathing with my face mask on while hunting, great site and very light we own 3 pairs
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I purchased these for wildlife viewing on a fall Alaska cruise and I am very happy with the quality and clarity. After comparing several brands and models, I don't know of another bino that compares at this price point. They were recommended on a few bird watching web sites as a best buy and now that I own a pair, I agree. Image quality is sharp and clear, even at close range. Eye relief is excellent with and w/o glasses. Weight is as expected with quality optics and lens covers are easy to use. I think the 8x is great for bird watching, 10x may have been better for the cruise. I've had no issues or problems.
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I am a home inspector and I need to take close-ups of chimney flashings or other details on roofs that I cannot reach. I can zoom in and the pic looks like I was a few feet away from the target (no tripod). I use it everyday and it hasn't disappointed. I bought two and keep a spare in the car. The macro is just as good.
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The 7245 is a porro prism binocular with 6.5 degree angle, awesome image quality in light and low light. Stuart M.
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Maybe the best answer is "Sorta." I have both the Cygolite Metro 360 on my wife's bike and a Surfas True 500 (the Surfas is more expensive I think) on mine. I prefer the Surfas style of release, but both seem to be secure and reasonably easy and fast to take on and off.
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Did not use Mefoto, but played with it in a store. It's shinier, has great color selection and cost a lot more. In terms of functionality or reliability can't say much. I recommend Dolica. It's 1/3 the price
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I have double paned windows and my husband placed it on the outside of the windows and I love it. I have solar blinds in the back of my house, but I must say I love the window film better. Plus it is a lot cheaper. We live in southern Mississippi...very humid and sometimes stormy, and the film stays on the windows perfectly. Never had a problem. Highly recommend this product.
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Yes, and yes. But, a good pair of 10x50 porros are hard to beat for convenience and all-around astro use. Good field of view and good magnification for most binocular objects. 8x40s are also quite useful. Young eyes might be up to using a good pair of 7x50 under fairly dark (rural) skies. That said, to take a quick handheld looksee at the Moon or Jupiter or Mars or the Orion Nebula or Comets or Hawks or Gulls this pair of 12x60 is awesome in my opinion. And that said, but if I only had one pair of binoculars I would probably opt for a good 8x40 (8x42/44) pair of water/fog proof porro prism bins. The Bushnell Legacy and the Pentax PCF WP come to mind. Or a good pair of 8x40 roof prism bins. I wouldn't bother with any porro that didn't at least have Phase Coating PC for Astro use.