Would these be good for use on a boat? I am looking for a good set of boat binos to find birds and that will last
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If you're using these on the water it would seem that you might consider the marine style. However, I love these for viewing deer and other animals in the forest. Very easy to focus these binoculars. I would give them a rating of 9 out of 10.
760838
Not sure as I have not used them on the boat yet. Since they are not stabilized, I'm not sure if they would work on the sea,, especially if moving. They produce a very clear image, but I mostly depend on my wife's keen eyes to spot birds diving. I use the binocs to check the sea surface conditions from our patio a lot, but not the same.
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We have only had them a short time but what little we have used them we like them. We were looking at wild turkeys about 5 hundred yards away and they were very clear and the details of the turkeys was very good. The auto focus makes them very easy to use, I think they would work well for what you want.
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I think they'd be great for an inflatable boat. I use mine on my kayak when I'm fishing.
881590
We use it for hunting and works great. I would image they would be great for football games. My husband says they are the clearest binocs he has ever owned and he has owned alot.
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!
849350
I'm not a bird watcher so I cannot really answer. I live in a condo with a view of the ocean and a wide river with lots of boat traffic. The binoculars are great to watch the boat traffic.
2249546
Depends on what you consider long range I guess, I use them out on my boat and watching other boats 400-500 yards away no problem. You can see if they have a fish on or not. You can see how many people are in the boat.Hope that helps
2125618
Not sure, but don't think so. Too heavy for boats, and if plan to use on a deck with a tripod, they come with protective rubber eyepieces for lenses & a cover for dust if you want to leave them out if not raining.
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They would work well for that purpose. I returned mine because I wanted it for birding, and the bird needed to be too far away. But I did take it to one concert and found it worked very well.
1771877
These would be fair for a cruise. When I went in Alaskan cruise, the binocs were provided and were Nikon 10x50. They were really nice. These are also very nice but I would want stronger for Alaska since the wildlife is usually farther away. I would get the strongest pair that you can hold steady and afford.
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.
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They are certainly better than the no name brand binoculars that you can buy for 10.00 at your local sporting goods store. For an adult they are perfectly serviceable (though there are likely better options) but for a child they will work fine. I use mine all the time and though they aren't the sharpest image producers, they work fine for the occasional user.
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Are you going to whale watch in Alaska? If that is your question, then yes! These binoculars will serve that purpose well. I use them while standing bridge watches in the Navy, and I can spot small ships that are hull-down on the horizon (about 12 miles away).
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If you are an extremely serious birder, they probably aren't the best but, that said, distance viewing is just fine....not spectacular but certainly good enough for identification and observation. Be sure to get the 8.5x21 and not the 6.5x21. BTW, they adjust very quickly from close in viewing to distance viewing....and they are lightweight enough that you don't mind carrying them on a long hike. I love them!
2133909
Yes they are perfect for birding. You will not be disappointed. You can spend 3 times them amount and get less quality.
2044330
I bought these for my husband to view boats in the bay from our condo, he can clearly see at half a mile and further. I would say that they are not too strong.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I use them for bird watching and I think that they are great. For compact binoculars they have a good field of view. The zoom is good. Some birders prefer 6 or 8 zoom instead (which is lower). That is just your call. Lower zoom will be less shaky and will give you some more context in what you see. However, I prefer zooming in more. I just think I can get context without binoculars and I can handle the shake.