At 02:42 PM 12/11/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi tweeters
>Since I started birding a month ago I have come to the conclusion that I
>need a good pair of binoculars to replace my 10x50 $39.00 specials. I
>have been considering the Celestron 9.5x44 ED. Has anyone heard anything
>good or bad about them. Any input would be very much appreciated. I have
>also considered the Audubon Swift 8.5x44 Ed, but they are $100.00 more,
>gotta stop some place.
>
>Thanks Jerry Converse
>
The guy at "A Better View Desired" rates the Celestrons close to the top of
the list. His review really raved over them. For $350 you won't find a
binocular to beat them. He likes the Swift 10x42 Ultralites more than the
Swift Audubons. The Ultralites weigh only 20 oz. and are $208.00 from Eagle
Optics.

Denny Granstrand
Yakima, WA