Brands:
Binoculars are often treated like a fashion item and hanging a
Swarovski binocular in the field is akin to wearing a Rolex watch to a
meeting. But like a HMT or Timex gives the same time as the Rolex at a
fraction of the price, a good pair of Bushnells may show the same view
as a pair of Leica Ultravids, again at a fraction of the price. But
there is always more to price differences than brand names alone, so to
each his/her own! Here are some choices:
Most desirable: Swarovski, Leica and Zeiss - starts upwards of Rs 40k
Medium range: Nikon, Bushnell, Pentax - wide price range
Cheaper alternatives: Olympus, Swift, Eagle Optics - often in the less than Rs 4,000/- range
Some recommended starter models available in India:
Pentax PCF WP II 8x40 (Porro)
Nikon Action 7x35 (Porro)
Nikon Action 8x40 (Porro)
Nikon Sporter I 8x36 (Roof prism)
Olympus 8x40 DPS I (Porro)
Bushnell Falcon (Porro)
Prices start at Rs. 2,500/= and the Nikon Action Series is priced at
around Rs. 5,000/=. The Pentax PCF can cost around Rs 8,000/= but is
nitrogen purged.
- See more at: http://www.kolkatabirds.com/binocs.htm#sthash.Oa2kN4uj.dpuf
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Flamingos & Black-winged Stilt |
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Flamingos , Black-winged Stilt & Cattle Egret |
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Flamingos |
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Black-winged Stilt |
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Flamingos |
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Yellow-wattled Lapwing |
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Asian Openbill-Stork |
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Asian Openbill-Stork |
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Indian Pond Heron |
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Little Egret |
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Cattle Egret |