Looking for Binocular strong enough to examine 15-20 story buildings in Manhattan/Brooklyn for brick pointing issues and deterioration? is this it?
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I like mine for hunting but I would recommend something stronger with variable power for you.
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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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Hi John, have center focused. Price quality the Nikon AExt 7x50 are very nice binoculars. Regards.
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We use ours from our deck or inside the house to watch birds and activities on a bay off of Puget Sound. We have ours mounted on a taller tripod than the one that comes with it. It seems to have clear images from a mile or so away. It is ideal for our purposes.
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These binoculars are quite good. I use it for astronomic observation, so I point it to the light. I think you will perform great with this binocular for dust. They have clear view and easy handling.
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I think they would work quite well. I used to have a pair of 10X50 binoculars and it was too hard to keep the field of vision steady. Really needed a tripod to see clearly without shaking.However, I'm not a hunter, per se.
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Yes, that is advisable. They are powerful binoculars and very difficult to hold still. Therefore, what you see jumps around so the power is offset by a blurry image.
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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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Do you mean a scan disc? I use PNY Premium 8 and 16 GB scan scan discs. I download into my desktop and print from there. I shoot ancient architectural features in old buildings in the UK, some in what I would call poor light. I think it is extremely capable. I use a tripod or not. I'm 100% pleased. Geo
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No. You need a telescope for that. But you can buy a pair of binoculars with a built in digital camera though. Not sure what brands are best though. They do exist. Try googling them.Also, the 25-125x80's are terrible, and you will return them anyway. Just read the reviews, including mine. The 15x70's are much better.
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I have used these binoculars to watch a Red Tail Hawk nest at about 200 yards from my car. The optics are good, but not great, at that range. So 200 foot towers should be manageable, depending on your light.
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This lens would be OK for architectural shots just as long as you do not need to tilt the lens too much. Nikon makes a tilt shift lens which is much better suited for thistype of work. You could rent the tilt shift if need be.
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I currently have the 8 X 42 Nikon, and formerly owned a B & L Legacy, about 10 years ago, before the merger. It was a fine binocular at the time, could not comment on the quality control at present. I do know that the Aculon is excellent ergonomically, and the QC is very good.
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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.
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I bought 3 pair for a trip to watch the PGH Steelers play. The bino's were not good for that application. However, we went to. Letchworth State Park, the Grand Canyon of the east. They were awesome for the long view there.
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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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Optical stabilization is better than nothing, but only a tripod will give acceptable results out to 30X. I have used a monopod to see over the heads of a walking crowd at about 5x with the stabilization switched on. It looks pretty good.