rongolf

Looking t buy binoculars for alaska trip but dont want to spend fortune since trip will do that. I went to Eagle Optics and saw a Denali 10x42 item waterproof etc.Anyone familiar with these. Price seems very reasonable 109

Pappy

Optics are going to vary in quality, feature, and price as with most products. Manufacturers will have differing build qualities as well. My advice would be to go to a site like Amazon.com, and check out a variety of pairs with different features and in different price ranges. They also have customer reviews for most popular models.

Good luck!

olesouthernbelle

DH did a lot of research before buying his binoculars. I'll ask him tonight what he recommends.

nukesafe

Those sound like a very nice set of binoculars. I like the waterproof feature for Alaska. Personally, I would find the ten power hard to hold steady without something to brace against, and the 42mm objectives would not gather enough light for poor conditions, IMO.

I use binoculars mostly on the boat, so steadiness in a seaway, and "night glasses" are more important for me, than for you, if you are on a cruise ship or in a car.

Hope this helps.

nukesafe

Sorry, I forgot to mention that a pair of 7x50 glasses works best for me.

Bill_H

Where are you going in Alaska and what will you be looking for? How much time will you spend outside in the rain vs in a bus or boat?

You will want something different for, say, being on a boat (maybe IS) vs serious birding vs looking at bears.

Waterproof 10x42's lacking stabilization are OK for some things, not right for others, in my experience.

Bill

nukesafe

If you are looking for image stabilization, you are looking at a LOT more than $109.

olesouthernbelle

My DH says the Denali sounds like what you'd need (to him).

He has 9 X 62 Celestron. Says this 'gathers light', which you probably won't need.

Celestron.com

He bought his through Adorama.com for about $159.00.

rongolf

tks for quick response and help.