On 1/2/2015 1:45 PM, Mike Gordon via olympus wrote:
On 1/1/2015 2:47 PM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
Been looking at binocs, and noted these, which have many features Joan really
wants, are neither
waterproof nor fog proof. I think that might be a real disadvantage, even a
deal breaker, for the Outer
Hebrides. For that matter, the coast of Maine. <g> No one seems to have any
glasses that focus that
close. The best I’ve found are some brands—waterproof and fog proof—that focus
down
to five or six feet. Quite a bit of difference.
B.V.M responds:
You've put your finger on the reasons we have both, and are often carrying two
different kinds.
Thought Moose would answer. When you posted I clicked through a bunch of pages of binocs at B&H looking for weather
sealed /N2 purged
papilio type or closer focusng Pentax 8X25 types---did not find though I did go through quickly. (still took
awhile). Seems they do not yet exist as suspected.
Pretty straightforward optical and engineering reasons, as I hope I explained fairly clearly. Related to why I can't
find that one camera that meets all my needs and desires. :-D
NABA (No Am B'fly Assoc) has a chart of close focusing binocs--but it is too
out of date.
Assuming one does not go out flutterbying in inclement weather, I think the Papilios are the answer. After all, they
(the targets) aren't around in winter, shelter/hide in rain and can't be seen in fog, no? :-)
Bob's requirements may be more stringent than yours. ;-)
Fluttering Bye Moose
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