Thread: binocular question

Originally Posted by feelay

I like my Nikon monarchs

X2!

PM Mac Daddy. He told me he had a set that are made for sailors or somthing like that. They lenses are actually floating inside the binoculars. So even with a shaky hand, or using them from a boat, the lens remains still. Souded like the ticket to me but PM him and he can give ya more details about em. Im definitely gonna look into em!

I'd like more info on those floating lens also

I will try to get Mac Daddy to chime in here!

Those image stabilization binoculars are great! If you can afford them. They are made for the police, military, but are available to the public. Costs for these specialty binoculars is quite high. Some for around $700 on up into the thousands. Google them up.

jigflinger is correct. Mine are Nikon Stabilieyes 16x32. They are a little heavy but they are like having a spotting scope in your hands, I love them, and they are worth the extra weight. I just googled them and they seem to be higher now then when I bought mine, I paid $700. They are water proof and lifetime warrantied (I think I remember Nikon saying 25yrs is considered a lifetime for their products). I have always had a problem with my hands shaking more than most people and was frustrated by trying to use typical binoculars. I don't remember how I found out about image stabilization binoculars but I first bought a pair of Canon 8 power, I was so impressed with the stability that I had to have a pair but theirs weren't water proof and only had a 1 year warranty. So I sent them back and ponied up for these and haven't been disappointed. They have gyros built into them similar to the instrumentation on airplanes. I might mention that they have the usual low light problems that might come with 32mm lenses. Amazon.com: Nikon 16x32 StabilEyes VR, Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular with 3.8 Degree Angle of View, U.S.A.: Camera & Photo

thanks Mac Daddy

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