One thing I've found with binocs is if you get a good pair (do your
homework), good optics really make a difference. Even the added power of my
scope doesn't help at times when there are heat waves radiating off the
ground or the wind is strong. I've got a very sturdy tripod, but just the
slight vibration can take away the added power of the scope. That's when I
really appreciate my good binoculars.

While I've got your attention, can anyone out there recommend a good
attorney to handle handicapped employee vs. employer cases?


Patti Brent
Monroe, WA.
p.brent at worldnet.att.net

----- Original Message -----
From: S. Downes <sdownes at u.washington.edu>
To: tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 1999 12:08 AM
Subject: Re: Binocular Question


> Tweets,
> As far as binoc power goes I would say that any serious birder would feel
> hampered by anything less than 8x. !0x is the max, but there are close
> focusing 10x binocs out there and given the mixture of landbirds and
> seabirds here in the state I think probably a 10x with a good close focus
> might be the preference of a lot of birders. The other option birders
> choose is to go with a good 8x binoc and supplement this with a good scope
> that can pick out those waterbirds that are just too far out for an 8x
> binoc. A lot of it is personal preference. I personally have a 10x42 and a
> scope as even a 10x binoc cannot reach out to properly identify many of
> the birds like Shorebirds, waterbirds and raptors that I see.
>
> Scott Downes
> sdownes at u.washington.edu
> Seattle WA
>
> "Birds don't read bird books. (That's why they are seen doing things they
> are not supposed to do)." -Mary Wood
>
>
> On Thu, 24 Jun 1999, Ed Schulz wrote:
>
> > Lydia,
> > In terms of power most binoculars on the market range from 7X
> > to 10X, with 7X and 8X probably being the most popular with
> > most birders. People who tend to watch more distant birds
> > would probably prefer the 10X. Anything over 10X gets a
> > little hard to hold steady. Some of the "giant" (80mm
> > objective lens) go to 11X that can be managed hand-held and
> > 20X for tripod use. The sheer mass of these large "mothers of
> > all binoculars" helps dampen the "wiggles", (but not for the
> > triple-shot espresso drinkers). I am not aware of anything
> > comparable to the bino you describe on the market today.
>
>
>