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Call Doug at Cameraland..........NEVER steered me wrong. +1
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The Celestron TrailSeeker ED at $380. was the #1 rated mid-range binocular in a recent birder site where they rated 15 different binos up to the $640. Vortex Viper. That Vortex was rated at #4. Birders are pretty particular about their binoculars. I have pointed several folks to the Celestrons and agree they don't get the buzz they may deserve. A lot of competitions in that arena. . Looking for a low cost Christmas present options for a friend who clings to cheap 30 year old Bushnell with broken eye cups. I found a 8x32 Styrka S5 for under $100 on amazon. Styrka is no longer in business but I think these were going for around $300 not long ago. I spoke to them when they started the company and liked them. Finally seeing one of theirs I am incredibly impressed. I have 8x32 Zen Rays ( also no longer in business) and these were the first roof prisms I felt were bright enough for me to swap my porros out. The Styrka are probably better than my Zen Rays, Great adjustments and depth of field with a wow factor. Smallish with super nice rubber armor. Looking at roofs my number one priority is Dielectric coatings and all mentioned in this note have them.
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https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/vortex-viper-hd-binoculars There is a 10% off code today 23CLUB116 Would make a for a fantastic bino ~$270. FWIW: I picked up a few of these as Christmas presents. Compared directly with my SLC's they more than hold their own - very impressive.
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I just picked up a set for my kids to use when they come with me!
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I've been really happy with my Leupold BX3 Mojave 8x32's. They are 17 oz's and very clear. Great for hunting. I bought both of mine used, so prices were very reasonable.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'll second the Vortex vote. Very good image quality and fairly modest price.
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I ordered the Celestron Trail Seeker ED 10x42 Binoculars. I somehow had an Amazon gift card that I did not know about so I am getting them for $170 shipped and they will be here today. If there not what there cracked up to be I will send them back and try something else. I will be reporting back on this  Tracy
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Your user name is spot on.Lmao
Sorry
Good luck with those
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It seems birders are the most active demographic who buy binoculars, I often go to birder sites when looking for reviews, recently bought some for my son and father. https://www.birdwatching-bliss.com/binoculars-for-bird-watching.html
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I got the Celestron Trail Seeker ED 10x42 last night and checked them out this morning and was very pleased, they were bright with great edge to edge sharpness. Later I went to Cabela’s and they let me compare with some of theirs. The Celestron Trail Seeker was sharper edge to edge than the Cabela’s Instinct Euro 10x42 HD Binoculars made by Meopta and just as sharp edge to edge as the Vortex Razor HD 10x42 and brighter than both.
The Vortex Razor HD 10x42 felt a little better in use but for the difference in cost I am very happy with the Celestron Trail Seeker.
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Just go ahead with a Leica Trinovid HD. Cry once then get over the snivels. I second that opinion.
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I'd look hard at Kowa Genesis. Call and talk to Doug about them.
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Just go ahead with a Leica Trinovid HD. Cry once then get over the snivels. I second that opinion. I am sure there better, but they cost way more than this Celestron and it was better than the Vortex Razor, I think I got the best bang for the buck
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