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Title: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: Jaepheth on May 22, 2014, 09:58:40 PM: I'm comparing two 8x42 binoculars:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/Vortex_8x42_Diamondback_Binocular_vs_Bushnell_8x42_Legacy_WP_Binocular/BHitems/599329-USA_421386-REG

They're both waterproof with a wide angle and weigh nearly the same (34 gram difference)

My question is: Are the Vortex ones really worth nearly 3x the price?
Sure they're roof prism (more compact and durable, right?) and can focus 3x closer, but I can't imagine trying to use binoculars to view something less than 12 feet away. (Would be used for concerts and the occasional hiking/camping trip)

Are there other significant differences between these that aren't covered by the spec list?
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: pbsaurus on May 22, 2014, 11:53:17 PM: No, but if you hum a few bars, maybe I can play it.
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: Jaepheth on May 23, 2014, 12:22:12 AM: :w: ♪ ♫♫ ♪♪ ♪♫ ♫ ♪ ♫♪ ♪♪♪ ♫♫♪ ♫ ♫♫♫
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: BizB on May 23, 2014, 08:36:49 AM: Quote from: pbsaurus on May 22, 2014, 11:53:17 PM
No, but if you hum a few bars, maybe I can play it.
:spittake:
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Post by: pbsaurus on May 23, 2014, 02:08:18 PM: :ImHereAllWeek:
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Post by: BizB on May 23, 2014, 04:05:15 PM: :TipYourWaitress:
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Post by: Demosthenes on May 23, 2014, 07:33:53 PM: :RandomWordsBetweenColons:

EDIT: Do NOT make a goatse joke of that, Pb!!!!!!!!!! :x
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Post by: zorgon on May 23, 2014, 11:09:52 PM: :EO3:
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Post by: pbsaurus on May 25, 2014, 01:30:24 PM: Bravo. Speaking of colons, my mother just had a colonectomy.

Another cocktail for the second book, The Colostomy Bag.
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: hackess on May 25, 2014, 03:10:51 PM: Quote from: pbsaurus on May 25, 2014, 01:30:24 PM
Bravo. Speaking of colons, my mother just had a colonectomy.

Another cocktail for the second book, The Colostomy Bag.

My mom had one of those 30 years ago.

:ThisThreadIsNoLongerAboutBinoculars:
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: zorgon on May 25, 2014, 07:06:32 PM: :wasiteveraboutbinoculars?:
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Post by: BizB on May 25, 2014, 09:43:31 PM: OMG, this place is what the Intertubes has been lacking for 3 years.
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: pbsaurus on May 26, 2014, 12:19:17 AM: :ItDefinitelyBelongsInTheBowelsOfTehInt4rwebs:
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: Novice on May 26, 2014, 09:19:36 AM: I can see my initial opinion was probably right. I don't think I'll be sticking around to read any more threads that deteriorate into drivel as this one has. Thank you to the few of you who welcomed me, but good bye. Novice -- judiciously backing out of the room.

Seriously, though, if you haven't already given up on us, I'd probably head to a hunting store or something like that nearby. They might have those or similar models to test out or at least some helpful advice to help you make your decision.
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: hackess on May 26, 2014, 10:24:47 AM: Get the pair that's least likely to accidentally get you a restraining order.
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Post by: pbsaurus on May 26, 2014, 12:33:17 PM: Quote from: catwritr on May 26, 2014, 10:24:47 AM
Get the pair that's least likely to accidentally get you a restraining order.

:BestAdviceIHave~~Heard~~ReadAllDay:
Title: Re: Anyone know binoculars?
Post by: Jaepheth on May 27, 2014, 06:03:00 PM: (http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/35/4a/a1/354aa11daf6bfef04c9f4dcffa8d03d9.jpg)