INDIANANGLER

Hand held high magnification binocs cause "image shake" which is extremely annoying

8x - 10x are ideal for watching birds - both, with feathers and without feathers

Thank you so much Hawkeye...it was just the kind of answer I was expecting.

I wanted someone to come up with a very conclusive answer('annoying') and you certainly did it

Thank you once again

Simon

Check Cabelas for the Simmons redline bargain deal in the optics segment ... $19.99 . I got one from them and it sure works

I have done a fair amount of research on binos.

Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 Binoculars - $ 280.

if budget is a problem you can look at the nikon action 8x40 - $80 or
Nikon Action Extreme ATB - $141

The nikon SE, premium porro prism's are excellent.

The steiners did not suit me, the pentax dcf series are good , sharp lenses. $ 500 approx.

I use a vortex razor 8x42 ($700), am very happy with them, specially in low light conditions. I wish I could say the same about the vortex skyline 20-60 x 80mm ED spotting scope. sharp image at 20x magnification, imho 60x is not really usable, there are some signs of chromatic aberration

The swarovski EL series & leica's ultravids are superb but cost an arm and a leg.

With optics one always gets what one pays for.

vortex razor 8x42.


good link for binos -