new binoculars

[dean w]

Hi just got my birthday present of the wife a pair of 15x70 binoculars just need the clouds that came in the box with them to clear haha

[LukeSkywatcher]

Nice size bins to have. I think they are too heavy to be handheld, so if you dont already have a tripod to mount them on............you should invest in one.

Happy Birthday.

[dean w]

one on its way as we speak and a tripod adapter

[dean w]

one on its way as we speak and a tripod adapter

[LukeSkywatcher]

one on its way as we speak and a tripod adapter

I'm a big strong guy and i have a pair of 20x90 bins but i cant hold them steady for more than 20 seconds. I use a Horizon 8115 tripod to mount them. I tried a pair of 15x70 bins in a shop and decided that even for me they needed to be mounted on a tripod.

I love binocular astronomy because they are easy to set up and the wide view you get with both eyes.

I'm sure you will be made up.

[tibbz2]

I have invested in some slightly smaller 10x50 bins that are arriving in a few hours, bought them because I wanted some that didn't need a tripod so I could use them generally as well. Maybe when I have the cash i'll grab some more professional, larger ones too!

[Damo636]

Happy Birthday Dean and congrats on the new bins! I have a new 15x70 binocular and the same tripod Paul uses incoming. I plan to use them mostly on the monopod but thought it would be nice to have the option of mounting them also.

[paul schofield]

Happy birthday Dean, great choice in binocular size, I think 15x70 is the perfect size for astronomy. I wont say anything about tripods for bins as I have never owned one. I tend to lay back in a deckchair and find this reasonably comfy.......for about half an hour anyway before switching to 10x50's once I start to feel the pump in my arms.