I know several people who are very satisfied with the value of their Nikon
Monarchs, though I don't have any repair stories to relate.

As for power, 10x usually has less field of view than the 8x of the same
brand/model, making it just a bit harder to put them on the bird.  When I
last shopped for binoculars, my very subjective conclusion was that while
10x made the image slightly larger than 8x, I couldn't convince myself that
I was actually seeing any more detail.  I bought the 8x because they were
easier to use and slightly less expensive.

If you wear glasses, pay particular attention to eye relief.

--Ken Copenhaver


On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Carol R. Heffer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Can you talk about the 10x vs 8x.  I remember a while back there was a
> discussion about the benefits of either, I don't remember which, but do
> remember something about not wanting 10x and I don't know why.
> Thanks.
> Carol
>
>
> On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:41 PM, Sue Wetmore <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > I too have a pair of Vortex binos that needed a replacement of the
> rubbber
> > eyecup. An email to them had a free replacement in the mail.
> >
> > Sue Wetmore
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> >
> > From: "Scott Sainsbury" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: "VTbirds" <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 2:34:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Medium Priced Binoculars
> >
> > I remain a great supporter of Vortex (Eagle and others sell them).  Their
> > products often compete well above their price point.  And their
> > unconditional guarantee and unbelievably quick and responsive service on
> > all their optics has saved my skin on more than one occasion.  For
> example,
> > a year ago when we were getting ready for The Big Morning at CrossHaven
> > Farm, I was marking trails with spray paint and…you guessed it -- my
> Vortex
> > Razors got very nicely speckled.  I sent them Fedex to Vortex on the
> Monday
> > before the event.  They had them back to me on Thursday -- no questions
> > asked.  No charge.  Hard to beat!
> > Scott
> > Moretown
> >
> > On May 13, 2013, at 1:10 PM, Jane Stein wrote:
> >
> > > Don't neglect to call the Eagle Optics folks, too, and ask their advice
> > as part of your research.  They're on salary, not commission, so they
> > haven't got an incentive to sell you something you don't need or push you
> > into a higher price range.  They're incredibly knowledgeable about their
> > stock, and if you tell them what your budget is and what your needs are,
> > they'll come up with a suggestion or two.
> > >
> > > Plus, you can return something after trying it out for 30 days and try
> > something else.
> > >
> > > Jane
> > >
> > >
> > > On 5/13/2013 12:58 PM, Barbara Powers wrote:
> > >> In the past a recommendation for medium priced binoculars was given
> > >> as 8x42 Ranger Platinum class from Eagle Optics. Is this still a good
> > >> recommendation or is there another better one out there? I'd
> > >> appreciate some input to pass onto a friend. Thanks.Barbara Powers
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> >
>
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