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Brunton Echo Compact Binocular

Item #BRU0103 | 10 in Stock

which would be better for whale watching-8x25 or 10x25

By Ranked #165 - Summer Accessories June 28, 2008

which would be better for whale watching-8x25 or 10x25

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By Ranked #37 - Summer Accessories June 28, 2008

The 10x25 will offer a larger magnification, the 8x25 offers a greater field of view. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, but I'd probably take a wider range lens (the 8x25) to scout around, and then my Nikon camera with a giant telephoto lens to capture good ol' Moby on film.

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Tech Specs:

Shell Material:
Rubber 
Prism, Lens Material:
Emerald Fire multi-coated BaK-4 prism glass, coated glass 
Magnification:
[8 x 25] 8x; [10 x 25] 10x 
Field Of View @ 1,000 yds:
[8 x 25] 429ft; [10 x 25] 342ft 
Exit Pupil:
[8 x 25] 3.1mm; [10 x 25] 2.5mm 
Weather Resistance:
Waterproof, fogproof 
Eye Relief:
[8 x 25] 13mm; [10 x 25] 12mm 
Size:
4.5 x 5.2 x 1.6in 
Minimum Focus:
[8 x 25] 10ft; [10 x 25] 12ft 
Weight:
14oz 
Recommended Use:
Wildlife viewing, birding, hunting, sports events 
Warranty:
5 Years 
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