binoculars with anti shake
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I'd invest in a walking stick or monopod first...
Jordan: Your best bet is to get an adjustable length hiking staff/walking stick or ski pole, and use that as a monopod to support your binoculars.
Most stabilized binoculars were really designed for use out of aircraft, connected to a 12V battery via a cable, so I have my doubts about using them in the field. The newer designs use an optically-clear fluid in between moving motorized prisms; the fluid freezes at -10C. If you are only using your binoculars in the summertime, then the Canon's might work. They make a water-resistant marine model which is a bit more practical in the field.
In unstabilized binoculars, 6x30 marine binoculars have a wide exit pupil (7mm) , which means it is harder to lose the image within the eyepiece if your hands shake, 7x50 are about the same exit pupil size, but weigh a whole lot more, and are much bigger. I'd try an adjustable staff or pole first!
Personally, I use Leica 8x32BA binos, but Fujinon makes a very well-regarded 6x30 FMSTRX model, probably tougher than my Leica's which are on their way to Germany for a repair due to a negligent drop on my part....6x30 by Steiner might work as well, but aren't as bright as Fujinon...
All the best,
filmbeargun
Jordan: Your best bet is to get an adjustable length hiking staff/walking stick or ski pole, and use that as a monopod to support your binoculars.
Most stabilized binoculars were really designed for use out of aircraft, connected to a 12V battery via a cable, so I have my doubts about using them in the field. The newer designs use an optically-clear fluid in between moving motorized prisms; the fluid freezes at -10C. If you are only using your binoculars in the summertime, then the Canon's might work. They make a water-resistant marine model which is a bit more practical in the field.
In unstabilized binoculars, 6x30 marine binoculars have a wide exit pupil (7mm) , which means it is harder to lose the image within the eyepiece if your hands shake, 7x50 are about the same exit pupil size, but weigh a whole lot more, and are much bigger. I'd try an adjustable staff or pole first!
Personally, I use Leica 8x32BA binos, but Fujinon makes a very well-regarded 6x30 FMSTRX model, probably tougher than my Leica's which are on their way to Germany for a repair due to a negligent drop on my part....6x30 by Steiner might work as well, but aren't as bright as Fujinon...
All the best,
filmbeargun
Thanks, for the info. I wanted t obuy a pair for when we are boating and scanning the shoreline for moose, it's a litttle shaky when the wind is blowing, but from what you have said I think I will just stay with the conventional style of binos.
Thanks
Jordan
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Jordan
