TS 11x70 - Helios Quantum 4

[Robny 277]

Hi All

I've decided to get myself a pair of budget binoculars as a bit of a grab and go solution to get my fix between the clouds and something to have that i can easily travel. I've been looking around and have narrowed it down to these two pairs:

TS 11x70 LE

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p2005_TS-11x70-Binocular-Porro---light-gathering-power-for-Astronomy.html

Helios Quantum 4 10x60

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/helios/helios-quantum-4-binoculars.html

I'm edging towards the TS Optics but would like to get a second (or more) opinion and any user feedback on either of the above models, also if there is any other recommendations different than what i have posted for around the same price please feel free to shout them out, my criteria was to have more aperture than 50 and something i can use hand held.

Any feedback would be great

Many Thanks

Rob

[nicnac 29]

the quantum 4 series are good binocular. i have not tried TS though

[rowan46 1,622]

the cheaper ts lose collimation very easily I often have to tweak mine

[Robny 277]

the cheaper ts lose collimation very easily I often have to tweak mine

How easy are they to adjust and how often? Have you got the 11 x 70's?

Don't mind a bit of maintenance if the viewing quality is good.

[Robny 277]

the quantum 4 series are good binocular. i have not tried TS though

Thanks, any idea how much of a viewing difference there is between the x50 and x60?

[Robny 277]

Okay so i have put in an order for the Helios Quantum 10x60's hope i've made the right choice!

[Doug 48]

Hi Rob

Let me put your mind at ease you have picked the right ones you may like to think of a tripod in the future

don't forget to tell us your thoughts on then at first light

clear sky

Doug

[Robny 277]

Hi Rob

Let me put your mind at ease you have picked the right ones you may like to think of a tripod in the future

don't forget to tell us your thoughts on then at first light

clear sky

Doug

Thanks Doug

That does put mind at ease, thank you - I'm good for tripods, being an ex photographer using Medium and Large Format cameras i have a tripod that will take my own weight which extends higher than than i am tall, this is my tripod:

http://www.manfrotto.co.uk/triman-camera-trpod-black-without-head

I'm excited to give a First Light Report