lilianroyle
regular
Reged: 16/05/2001
Posts: 217
Loc: london
|
|
I want to buy a telescope. Ideally with rangefinder and/or internal compass bearing. Possibly also image intensifier. I have a 'lazy' eye which makes binoculars irritating to use. Any recommended makes/models
|
Kermudjon
regular
Reged: 14/02/2007
Posts: 1179
Loc: Essex
|
|
I too have double-vision at times, but binoculars are much easier to hold on a boat, and some are stabilised. For shore use they sell a good range at Essex wildlife centres, but not with the extras you are asking for.
|
sarabande
regular
Reged: 06/05/2005
Posts: 5169
Loc: Thames valley, or up on the mo...
|
|
With all that spec, you might be better off getting hold of an old bearing binocular from a car boot, and then hacking off one lens set.
If you did it carefully and fitted a pistol grip onto the main frame, it would make an ideal single-handed monocular .
I don't know of any combined diurnal/nocturnal telescope .
--------------------
Enlightenment is motor-sailing
|
Searush
regular
Reged: 14/10/2006
Posts: 3674
Loc: k up if caught.
|
|
Get a bird watcher's spotter scope. They are effectively half of a decent pair of binoculars. Aldi had them a couple of months ago for about £20 - will cost you 5x that for a "normal" one. Ideally, you want 7x magnification and 50mm object lens like good marine bins, don't exceed 10x as you will not be able to hold them still.
The pistol grip idea is excellent, you will get that from any camera shop and it will fit the tripod fitting in the base.
--------------------
Boaty junk clogging up your shed or lockers? Chuck it in Marinaskip
Want a used bike, spares or repairs in Staffordshire? Visit http://back2bikes.org.uk/
|
Slowtack
regular
Reged: 27/02/2007
Posts: 119
|
|
Leave one lens cap on?
|
VicS
regular
Reged: 13/07/2002
Posts: 8913
Loc: Home: Kent. Boat: Chichester
|
|
I would feel tempted to go along with the idea of using a binocular with the lens cap on one side. That way you will have a decent binocular for others to use and something which may be easier to hold.
If you are tempted to buy a telescope be warned that the prismatic type that are just like one half of a prismatc binocular are difficult to aim! At least I find mine so.
--------------------
Old Chemists never die, they just fail to react
|
actionoptics
regular
Reged: 17/03/2004
Posts: 211
Loc: Butts Ash Near Hythe,Hants,UK
|
|
The usual difference between a telesocpe and a binocular is the magnification. Telescopes tend to be more powerful and less useful on a boat. A night-vision instrument wont work in daylight. You can get a monocular which is really a low power telescope or half a bino but I don't know of one with a rangefinder. Have to agree with what has already been advised - get a Helios Oceanmaster 7x50 water proof bino with rangefinder and compass for £98 and leave one lens cap in place.
--------------------
You know you are getting old when your back goes out more than you.www.actionoptics.co.uk[/url]
|
Allan
regular
Reged: 17/03/2004
Posts: 1081
Loc: Bristol
|
|
I have one eye (left) and although I've tried many times, I can't get on with telescopes. I use various binoculars with too many problems. If you go for a pair which gives a bearing, as one pair of mine does, ensure it is in the correct side! My bother has a pair with it in the wrong side, for me, and I find them difficult to use. I would not remove the side not being used as I find holding them with two hands is the best way on all but the smallest type. Also they are then available to crew members if required.
Allan
--------------------
I am now looking for a Bilge keel boat, 28-33 feet.
|
Previous
Index
Next
Threaded
Edit
Reply
Quote
