Choosing binoculars for safari and nature watching?

Friday, February 13th, 2009 at 10:47 am

Aidan asked:

Hi, I'm going drugs online to be spending 3 months volunteering on wildlife reserves in Africa and will invest in a high quality pair of binoculars. I've used 10x25 Leica before which has incredible clarity and magnification and lightness, but was limited in field of view (hard to get the context) and twilight ability.

I'm not sure whether to get 10x42 or 10x32 or 8x32. Anybody with longterm experience of working on safari / game parks?

What is the best compromise?

Many thanks

Reply:

Stick with the Leica. Geta set of 10X42's but make sure you get the new "Ruby" coated objective lens model. Excellent UVA protection by day and quality and clarity in fading or lower level light conditions, that will be pretty common place in Africa. Pricey, but I am sure you are already aware that Leica quality costs....Good Luck!