Sue H. Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hey Folks,I'm looking to buy binoculars and like this Nikon 7x50 OceanPro, (optional with or without a compass). I thought I remembered a message board binocular discussion from a year or two ago, but could not find it with a search.Does anyone have experience with these binoculars or have recommendations for binoculars to be used as part of a navigation kit?Thanks,Sue Hriciga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_f Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hi Sue,I'm sure those are nice binoculars, but they are a bit on the big size for daytime use. Google "binocular exit pupil". You will only use the light gathering power of those big lenses at night when your eye is dark adapted, and then only if you are pretty young and your pupils open that wide. I like a waterproof binocular like 8x25 or 8x30 for daytime use in a canoe or kayak. They are easy to carry and provide as much light as your daytime pupil can take in. If you are on power boat and plan to be out at dusk or in the dark those big binoculars will be great.Best,Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 In a similar vein to Dan's comments, I've found that a good monocular like the Brunton 6x30 is the best way to go for kayaking. It's small enough to be carried easily, can be used with one hand (it's fixed-focus) and has enough magnification to get the job done on the water, where you're rarely steady enough to take advantage of higher magnification.Sadly, it appears that the Brunton is off the market, though you may be able to find one on Ebay. Celestron and Barska sell a similar monocular, though I can't vouch for the quality compared to the Brunton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) <...I like a waterproof binocular like 8x25 or 8x30 for daytime use in a canoe or kayak. They are easy to carry and provide as much light as your daytime pupil can take in...>I do not like the idea of taking <any> binoculars on the water; but, if I <had> to, I dislike anything with as small an aperture as x25 or x30 -- I have always found that they draw your eyeballs out on stalks; but then I am used to x40 or x50! The other side of the coin is that a x40 is probably going to be expensive, if you want waterproof? I suggest you just go for a good name -- like Nikon? Bryan's monocular idea (idea about taking a monocular?) sounds good... Edited May 9, 2013 by Pintail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 heres a thread from 2010 on binoculars for kayaking http://www.nspn.org/forum/topic/4611-great-binoculars-for-you-kayak-birders/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thanks Brian, Dan, Christopher and Peter for your feedback and experience. I will use this info to guide further research. So glad to be able to narrow the choices before opening my wallet! Cheers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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