Celestron Binocs

[HighHunter]

Hey Doug or anyone have any feedback on the Celestron Regal 10x42s? At the $400 to $500 range the seem to be a pretty good binoc for the price. Plus that No Fault warranty is pretty appealing.

Also Doug at cameraland, just wondering if you guys carry them.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Technically we are Celestron dealer and I can order them for you, however, I do not stock them and am not all that familiar with that particular glass.
In the price range you are looking at I would suggest either the Pentax DCF SP or the MInox BR ASPH.
Please feel free to call me to discuss it

If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
212-753-5128
[email protected]

 

[HighHunter]

Hey Doug, one more question.

Was looking at the Minox BD 9.5x42 IF ASPH binocs. What is your opinion of the IFs and how practical is the focus? I noticed that you have to focus both eyepieces but after the initial focus adjustment you dont have to adjust it again for any distance.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

The 9.5x42 IF is a great binocular, if you do not wear glasses. if you do wear glasses there is not enough eye-relief causing a blueish haze at the edges. With that said, they are very convienient. Once they are focused for your vision they are just a pickup and view item. Great glass, good coatings, nice construction

If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
212-753-5128
[email protected]

 

[D13er]

Highhunter,
Keep in mind that those non focussing bino's really suck when you are trying to focus on an animal behind trees or brush. I have never been happy with them. I think hunting glasses really need the center focus for clarifying things.

JB

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