I have a pair of Bushnell 7x50's with the compass and range finder, waterproof, nitrogen filled, etc. I don't know the model number off hand, they are on boat, but I paid 180 something dollars plus tax for them or 9 or 10 years ago. I have managed to use them on the Great Lakes, as well as on several trips on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and even numerous trips through airport luggage handling without damage so far. I have found the optics to be clear and sharp and without noticeable aberration and I have no complaints at all. They may be a bit heavier than more expensive models, and I am certain that there are other makes that are just as good, but I don't think you will find anything with significantly better performance at that price point.
Advice is worth what you pay for it, but that has been my experience. The only thing that I would like to try, which would be reason to upgrade, is if I can find a pair with good optics and not astronomical in price, where the diopter and or focus adjustment does not rotate the eyepieces. I would like to experiment with putting corrective lenses right in the eyepiece, and since my distance vision is good except for some astigmatism, rotation is out. (Vision correction at the objective lens does not work, it would have to be at the eyepiece.) Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 11:22 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Binoculars All, I'm looking to buy a good pair of binoculars without breaking the bank (less than $300.) Nikon, Bushnell and Steiner all have 7 x 50 glasses that are within my budget. If you have used the Nikon OceanPro, Bushnell or "cheap" Steiners can you let me know if you are happy with them? Thanks Joel 35/3 Annapolis 301 541 8551
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