Re: good 10x50 binocs for the very near-sighted?

On 15 Jan 2006 17:30:28 -0800, wpegden@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>Hi,
>I'm looking to eventually get a pair of 10x50 binoculars. I prefer to
>be able to use them without my glasses sometimes, which means I need
>them to focus way beyond infinity. My right eye is a -8.25, my left is
>a -7.75. Does anybody know of some pairs that will focus this far out?
> I've been eyeing some of Orion's models... like the ultraview.
>
>Depending on how much I decide I can afford, I'd like to get a
>waterproof pair, for terrestrial viewing in less-than-ideal weather, so
>tips in that direction would be helpful as well. (I.e, Orion's
>Savannah?)

If you don't find a model with this much focus range (and I don't know
of any), you might consider fitting a pair with inserts. Most quick
turnaround chain opticians (Lens Crafters, and the like) will make you a
set of lenses to your prescription (including astigmatism), cut round to
fit snuggly into the base of the binocular eyecups. This is quite cheap-
often around $50.

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com
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