Re: Binoculars

[Helmut Mueller <hmuelle@earthlink.net>]

I  bought a spotting scope from them at their store in Madison a few years
ago & have seen them exhibiting at ornithological meetings they are a good
outfit. 
A few weeks ago I purchased a Steiner Rocky 8x42 binocular by mail from
Sierra trading post. The Steiner is comparable to Swarovski EL & Zeiss
Victory..except that I got it for less than $500!

www.sierratradingpost.com/

Lastly, re: The birds of North America. They have a web site:

www.birdsofna.org/


-- Helmut C Mueller

409 Moonridge Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: 919-942-4937

Permanent email address: hmueller@email.unc.edu


> From: Kaye Fenlon <ktfenlon@mindspring.com>
> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 10:07:16
> To: carolinabirds@duke.edu
> Subject: Binoculars
> 
> Hello Carolinabirders,
> 
> I am buying a new pair if binoculars  and wanted to know if anyone has a
> recommendation. I have looked at all price ranges and several different
> brands. including Swarovski El and Nikons, but am interested in some Pentax
> models.Does anyone use Pentax DCF WP's 8x32 or 8x42, UCF "X" 8xor10x25, or
> Eagle Optics new Platinum Ranger 8x42. I am not familiar with Eagle Optics
> and would appreciate any input or advice on binoculars. One dealer said if
> I am birding I should not consider anything other than a 10x 42?? My eyes
> are extremely light sensitive so I wear sunglasses all the time...even on
> cloudy days...so I found out I need something with a large eyecup which
> ruled out some of the compact models I. looked at. Any help would be
> greatly appreciated. Thanks!
> 
> PS. Weight is a concern too, because I carry a lot of camera equipment
> sometimes and I  would like something with a close focus.
> 
> You can e-mail privately too.
> 
> Kaye Fenlon
> Clemson,SC
> ktfenlon@minspring.com
>