i'm looking for binos for a concert, i'm in the nose bleed section looking staight at the stage the fartest distance from the stage which ones be best
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These are clear and sharp....if your in a concert venue then they will do the job for you!!!
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yes u can, however, these binos are a bit heavy so I would suggest a tripod
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I don't have an exact answer, but I was curious myself so I gave it a test. First off, I wear bifocals. I purchased my Bushnell Spectator Sport binoculars specifically for San Diego Charger home games. I wear contact's as well for distance. I wear the contact lenses at the Charger games because I do not find using binoculars with eyeglasses a good experience. I put in my contact lenses this morning and grabbed my Bushnell binoculars and headed to my living room. I found that objects 20' away were in focus and those 10' away weren't. I don't know if it would make a difference if I had (still had) 20/20 vision. Being that these binoculars were designed for spectator sports I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't focus up close. For the purpose I bought them for they work better than I imagined. The field of vision is outstanding. While I haven't used them at any other venue so far, I have no reason to believe they wouldn't work great at a play, concert, etc. If you want to see more of what's in front of you without panning back and forth then these are great binoculars. If you want to focus on a particular player or person far away and don't care about what is happening elsewhere on the field (or stage) then they are not.
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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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These are not low-light specials but will function more than adequately in most situations. They are however too big and powerful for theater use - these are great for distances of 50 to 500yds. Birds, people, sport - I bought them for golf at the US Masters. If you want theater binoculars, go for small and light-weight, not these - unless you are in the habit of walking into theaters with a brick hanging around your neck!
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I think they are nitrogen purged. There is the standard single adjustment in middle, and then the right eyepiece has the fine focus so that you can adjust the binos for varying vision in both eyes. I am a birder for work, and I love these binos.
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Yes - but you get what you pay for, these binos are not very quick to focus and just not that great if you have ever used some good ones like Leica or Zeiss. Different league of course, but still, I recommend you set expectations low and you might be satisfied...
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For the price I think that they are good binoculars... and if you do use them during the day the ocular cups are a real plus. All that being said, I did return the pair that I purchased and bought a pair of Swarovski EL Range's which are close to 6 times the price of the Steiners because I am very particular about my optics. Needless to say there is a difference in the clarity between the two but for causal use probably not worth plunking down the extra money. Keep in mind that if your primary use is going to be for astronomy I would make sure that you get a tripod adapter.
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I have not had the chance to use mine much, but from experience with other equipment I would suggest keeping them in the case just for transport and storage. Once you get where you'll be using them frequently, consider using a binocular harness. I have had one I use for my camera and I just ordered this one for my binoculars: Nikon 6121 Prostaff Bino Harness If you replace the neck strap with a harness, it allows you to have it within reach while otherwise being hands-free, takes the strain off the neck and the lens caps can be kept on until needed and stay attached to the harness to prevent loss. Hope that helps.
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They are good for watching birds at 20-30 feet (low forest canopies). Beyond that these binos are still useful, but start lo lose details.
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That's a great question, The Talon Hd's run about $250-350 more than the Diamondbacks, I Currently own the Diamondback 10 x 42, I'm extremely pleased with them. I would recommend going to a local retailer, like maybe a Cabales? or a store that is very big, and tell the sales clerk you want to compare the Diamondback to the Talon Hd. Then pick something to focus on in the store as far away as possible, and switch back and forth between the two. You may be able to determine if the extra money is worth it? Vortex has a lifetime VIP warranty. If I had the extra money to upgrade to the Talon HD? I would, just because each step up with the Vortex bino's, gets better and better, but I have many different outdoor Items I purchase, so I have to set a budget on each item. Excellent Optics! Good Luck! Enjoy the outdoors
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yeah, maybe. My monocular will focus as close as 20 feet (give or take) so the short answer is: it will work. However, for extended viewing periods, like at a concert, I consider a pair of small binoculars to be vastly (as in vastly) superior. Binocs offer less eye fatigue, easier to hold steady (because you use both hands) and better resolution using both eyes. The monocular is great for hiking where you simply want to see something up-close for a minute or two. If I was going to a concert, I would take my binoculars and leave this at home.
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I agree with R. Meling. Look at camera cases. Be sure to bring the binoculars into the store so you can check for fit.
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Hello,Jody.i think 10x42 is better.the binoculars is good quality, and not very heavy. I use it to see bird,nice experience.
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Great, please let me know when you get your new ones!!!; I've got a hole burning in my pocket I fear, because I've been trying to rationalize the purchase of a pair of the "new" ones, too. I keep thinking that the Monarchs are so light and solid that I having the Monarchs at a "closer" view might just rationalize my investing in a pair of 10 X (name the lens)...I'm leaning to a 42 or 50....but I have a useless (too heavy old style, Swarovski Habicht molded porro prisms) 10X50s and my Monarch 8X42s just lifting them up to find a plane taking off and hearing them overhead and raising the bins to my eyes and pointing towards the sound all in one motion is fantastic...I love that ability...and I have glasses with astigmatism in the correction too. I just love the ease of use of the 8X42s....so I'm imagining the 10X42s would be wonderful too.but an extra $300 for just a one level bump in magnification? Whitneymuse...
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The Nikon 7216 Action 8x40mm Binoculars are the only ones that I own right now and I think that they work great for watching sports. They offer a crisp and clear view and aren't zoomed in so far that you lose track of what you're looking at.
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Amazon sells spectacles that function like binoculars. You might be able find a pair that will focus to 3' away but be careful. I ordered a pair of really cheap one and the field of view was too small to be useful. I threw them away. They make much, much better ones that cost much, much more. The issue is can you find a pair that will satisfy your needs at price you can afford.