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Date: 18 Sep 2007 21:09:38
From: Jar-Jar Binks
Subject: New AP Binos
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Does anyone here have the new AP Binos? What do you think of them? The only
thing that is keeping me from ordering a pair is the weight. I guess it's
not an issue if you use a tripod, but I may want to lay in a lounge chair
and hand-hold them. They appear to be a really good deal for the money, but
maybe I should spend more money and get a bino that is physically lighter.
Jar-Jar
May the Force and a Wicked-Laser be with you!
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Date: 19 Sep 2007 13:52:32
From: Alan French
Subject: Re: New AP Binos
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"Jar-Jar Binks" <jarjar@nospam.com > wrote in message
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> Does anyone here have the new AP Binos? What do you think of them? The
only
> thing that is keeping me from ordering a pair is the weight. I guess it's
> not an issue if you use a tripod, but I may want to lay in a lounge chair
> and hand-hold them. They appear to be a really good deal for the money,
but
> maybe I should spend more money and get a bino that is physically lighter.
>
> Jar-Jar
> May the Force and a Wicked-Laser be with you!
I bought a pair of the 15x70s soon after they became available. They are
excellent binoculars, and a very good value for the money. They really do
need a tripod, although some people might be comfortable holding them for a
short period in a lawn chair. I am not sure you could find anything
comparable in a 15x70 that is lighter (lighter could mean undersized prisms,
for instance).
In an attempt to free up some room and money, and because I decided I'd
rather not combine binoculars with a tripod, I just sold mine. A friend
bought them, and spent an evening here test driving them. He is pretty
fussy, and gave them high marks. I'm actually rather glad I'll still be
able to look through them once in a while at our observing sessions.
Clear skies, Alan
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Date: 19 Sep 2007 18:33:39
From: Jar-Jar Binks
Subject: Re: New AP Binos
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"Alan French" <adfrenchremoveallthis@nycap.rr.com > wrote in message
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> "Jar-Jar Binks" <jarjar@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:7i1Ii.99560$Vk6.20880@newsfe07.phx...
>> Does anyone here have the new AP Binos? What do you think of them? The
> only
>> thing that is keeping me from ordering a pair is the weight. I guess it's
>> not an issue if you use a tripod, but I may want to lay in a lounge chair
>> and hand-hold them. They appear to be a really good deal for the money,
> but
>> maybe I should spend more money and get a bino that is physically
>> lighter.
>>
>> Jar-Jar
>> May the Force and a Wicked-Laser be with you!
>
> I bought a pair of the 15x70s soon after they became available. They are
> excellent binoculars, and a very good value for the money. They really do
> need a tripod, although some people might be comfortable holding them for
> a
> short period in a lawn chair. I am not sure you could find anything
> comparable in a 15x70 that is lighter (lighter could mean undersized
> prisms,
> for instance).
>
> In an attempt to free up some room and money, and because I decided I'd
> rather not combine binoculars with a tripod, I just sold mine. A friend
> bought them, and spent an evening here test driving them. He is pretty
> fussy, and gave them high marks. I'm actually rather glad I'll still be
> able to look through them once in a while at our observing sessions.
>
> Clear skies, Alan
>
Alan,
Thanks for the detailed response. The AP Binos that I am interested in are
the 10.5 x 70s since these should be more easily handheld than the 15 x 70s.
I currently have a pair of the Celestron 9.5 x 44 ED and they are the
perfect weight, however they suffer from soft egdes (they lack edge
sharpness).
Jar-Jar
May the Force and a Wicked Laser be with you!
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Date: 20 Sep 2007 15:02:25
From: Dennis Woos
Subject: Re: New AP Binos
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> Thanks for the detailed response. The AP Binos that I am interested in are
> the 10.5 x 70s since these should be more easily handheld than the 15 x
> 70s.
I doubt you will be able to handhold the 10.5x70s, either.
Dennis
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Date: 19 Sep 2007 00:49:46
From: City of Blood
Subject: Re: New AP Binos
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Jar-Jar Binks wrote:
> Does anyone here have the new AP Binos? What do you think of them? The only
> thing that is keeping me from ordering a pair is the weight. I guess it's
> not an issue if you use a tripod, but I may want to lay in a lounge chair
> and hand-hold them. They appear to be a really good deal for the money, but
> maybe I should spend more money and get a bino that is physically lighter.
>
> Jar-Jar
> May the Force and a Wicked-Laser be with you!
They havent hit the pawn shops yet for me to have -
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