New binoculars: Vortex Viper HD 8x42

WOW!  What a huge improvement over my generic super-cheap ones that claimed to be 12 x 25.  Definitely those were NOT 12 power, and the new Vipers are so much better in almost every way!  (Other than weight.)

The major differences:

- So bright!  Amazing in low light!

- So clear and crisp!

- Such a nice wide field of view!

- Focuses super-close!

- Waterproof!  Fogproof!

- Unlimited lifetime warranty!


Got them at Sail, for 10% off by signing up my email for their mailing list.  


Picked them up today, so tried them only once so far (at BH) but I love them!

- Not heavy!

- Fits in my dogwalking bag!


Yes the focus wheel is quite long, but, not bad and way better than my cheapies.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

2 lifers! Ring-necked Duck and Ross's Goose (one at Morris Island, one in a field on the drive back)

Most of the water at Morris Island CA was still frozen and snow-covered, but there were some parts that were open.  That's where I saw a ring-necked duck, hanging out with some hooded and common mergansers and Canada geese.  Very cool! Then, on the drive back, I saw some people pulled over at the side of the road, next to a flooded farm field full of Canada geese.  As a slowly drove past, I saw they had some serious bird-watching equipment set up, so of course I had to stop and see what the excitement was about, as surely it wasn't just the Canada geese.  They pointed out the Ross's goose, the lone white bird among the Canada geese.  Cool!
Read more