Which Steiner Binoculars for Safaris

Today’s question comes from a very lucky person who is about to go on safari in Rwanda and Uganda, is looking for some safari binoculars and can’t decide between the Steiner Wildlife Pro 10.5×28 binoculars and the Steiner Wildlife Pro CF 8×30′s: Question In September I’m going to Rwanda. From there we will visit Uganda [...]

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Twilight Factor, Transmittance and Brightness

This question question comes from someone looking to find out a little more about the Twilight Factor of a pair of binoculars: Question I’m still not clear about the twilight factor of binoculars, I cannot see how 10×50 which have a factor of 22, would be worse in low light conditions than 16×50 that have [...]

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Vortex Viper HD vs Vanguard Spirit ED 10X42

This question comes from a person wanting to choose between two very good binoculars, both similar in most aspects, apart from the price: Question Based on your reviews, I am considering either the Vortex Viper HD 10×42 or the Vanguard Spirit ED 10×42. Both seem to have very similar specs and ratings (85% and 87%), [...]

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Safari and Aircraft Binoculars

Today’s question comes from someone looking for Mid Priced Binoculars ($130 – $300 / £130 – £300) that are ideal for plane spotting near the runway as well as for taking on safari: Question I am looking for binocular for near runway (~600-800m) aircraft viewing as well as wildlife safari, with good low light performance. [...]

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Nikon Monarch ATB or DCF Binoculars?

I recently had a question sent into me from someone looking to purchase a pair of Nikon Monarch Binoculars: Question: I have decided to purchase a pair of Nikon Monarch 12×42 binoculars but am confused. In the shops I have seen DCF binos, but most, if not all, of the info on the web talks [...]

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