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which would be better for whale watching-8x25 or 10x25
By rghrn12282479
Ranked #165 - Summer Accessories
June 28, 2008
which would be better for whale watching-8x25 or 10x25
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By Matt Fuller
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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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