Best Bang for the BuckPosted By Dan D DuBal |
I like both the Pentax PCFs and Minolta Activas, among the most readily available brands. My 7x50 Tentos, while far from waterproof, are also great. Zeiss-style body, classic hard leather case, small guide/manual (Russian, German, French, English), and two sets of eyepiece filters (yellow & orange -- no personal opinion yet on their utility). Came off the assembly line in '88, been stored in original packaging since then, arrived perfectly collimated. Good mechanics (albeit not as refined). Optics excellent.
Whopping $50.
I'll probably end up with 12x50 Activas, as well. And maybe Orion's 15x63 Mini-giants. And maybe...
:-)
Cheers and bino fun.
-Dan
Whopping $50.
I'll probably end up with 12x50 Activas, as well. And maybe Orion's 15x63 Mini-giants. And maybe...
:-)
Cheers and bino fun.
-Dan