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From: randall@Canada.Sun.COM
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: Info on binoculars wanted
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Date: 7 Jun 90 21:10:29 GMT
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Well I've finally decided to take the big step and purchase a "real"
pair of binoculars.  I'm currently looking at the Bausch+Lomb 8x42
"Elite" armoured model.  I've tried this one in the field and am
sufficiently impressed (after using a $100 modem for the past 3 years).

The problem I have is that I've never used any other "expensive"
binoculars and don't have anything to compare to.  Are the "Elites"
a good buy or are there any other models in the same proice-performance
range?  

If anyone owns the 8x42 B+L's out there could give me some comments
on satisfaction/gripes/etc I would be very grateful.  Comments on user
satisfaction on any "high-end" models would also be appreciated.

I just want to make sure that (for ~$1000) I'm getting a product which
I will be happy with in the next "n" years of Birding.

Thanks

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