Woot! has
Sogries 14x45 Waterproof Binoculars (RY 14x45) on sale for
$49.99.
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phoinix for posting this deal.
Product Info:
- Up to 14x high magnification
- 45mm objective lens with a field of view of up to 305/1000 yards
- Advanced BAK4 prism
- Green FMC anti-reflective coating
- Fully sealed, waterproof and fogproof construction
- Upgraded tripod adapter and 360° rotating stable tripod w/ thickened sturdy legs and non-slip rubber feet
- Durable framework and rubber armor provides non-slip, shock-proof grip and external protection
- Set contains: 14x45 binoculars, carrying case, waterproof neck strap, upgraded mobile phone adapter, tripod, and tripod adapter
- Weight: 1.8-lbs.
- 90-Day Woot! Limited Warranty
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14x45 will need a stable tripod to use. More magnification isn't always a good thing.
No mention of eye relief. If you wear glasses, 13mm or greater eye relief matters.
Recently replaced some entry level (sub-$50) 10x50 binos from a name everyone here has seen online and in Walmart/Target/Hunting stores and outdoor places for some Pentax 10x50 versions. Looking through both seconds apart at the same subject makes it clear how much better the Pentax glass is. Everything was much brighter and more of the viewable area was in focus. FWIW, I didn't go crazy and get $2000 binos or $500 binos or even $200 versions. Additionally, the Pentax binos have a 25 yr warranty.
These might be great. Impossible to tell, but as a gift for a 7-13 yr old, they could be great. For someone looking to KNOW they are getting better binos, going with a respected brand will provide buy-once satisfaction and 10+ yrs of happy use.
Generally, for astronomy, people recommend 8-10x 50 binos to learn the sky and still be able to see some very interesting objects without needing a tripod. Lots of people love their 8x50 binos. I like my 10x50 set, assuming it isn't cloudy tonight. FWIW, you can get cloud cover forecasts from https://www.cleardarksk
I don't really use mine for wildlife. Rather I use a mirrorless APS-C camera for that, with a superzoom lens (about 18x), that has image stabilization. Of course, the camera and lens (just 1) together were pretty expensive. With a cell phone attachment and good binos, you can get reasonable image captures, if that's your desire. Many people prefer the analog aspect of using glass to see things clearly. Sigh. My eyesight is terrible, so capturing a 4K or 24 mpix better image is much preferred by my specific eye issues.
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