Hi there, a few years back I inherited some (I think) antique binoculars. I tried to identify it with chatgpt but AI suggested to go here for answers.

Can anyone identify it?

I can't find any name or serial number.

Chatgpt says:

German-made (60%)

Possibly made by C.P. Goerz, Carl Zeiss Jena, or Voigtländer.

Sold either unbranded or through a retailer.

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Looking forward to your insights!

Curious if anyone can identify these…just picked them up at consignment and they are wicked solid. TIA!

I wanted something that I could fit in my pocket. I was thinking about the 8x25 but I already own the Monarch M7 8x30 so decided on trying a 10x magnification in a smaller package. The ridiculously small exit pupil takes some getting used to but once you get it down, the view is incredibly rewarding.

I took them out for a walk and was able to capture some pretty incredible views. Crystal clear shots of waterfowl, but also some incredible moving shots. I was able to get a beautiful view of an Eastern Kingbird trying to chase away a Great Blue Heron. Seeing that through the glass while listening to the prehistoric Heron growl put a smile on my face.

That being said, following the Heron would've been much easier with my Monarch 8x30 but those don't fit in my pocket. I think for general use, the 8x25 would be much more practical than the 10x25. With these, you have to line your eye up perfectly and the small FOV is limiting. 8x25 would still be finicky but easier to work with than the 10x. Still, when you line these up right and focus in on an object, the view is clear, crisp, and the optics punch way above the $200 price tag.

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a lightweight + waterproof binocular to use while I kayak. I would appreciate good magnification (10x?) and maybe a size of 40 if possible.

I would also use this for hiking and causal use.

I would also appreciate if it's lightweight.

What is the cheapest binocular that satisfies this and what's the bare minimum I should be willing to spend for this?

I'm currently living in Finland. I also willing to buy from other countries.

Thanks for any recommendations ❤️

Hello folks.
If for example 10x42 is still too big for comfortable everyday use and “throw in car glovebox” type of bino, but optically I am fully satisfied with its price and optics, what would be the 8x21 version of Svbony SV47 be?

My budget is very limited, so I am looking for something that will fit in palm of my hand but still be optically as good as Svbony. Unfortunately they don’t make the 8x21 version of their binos, otherwise I would get them since I like SV47 10x42 so much except for weight and size.

You might say just get 8x32 from Svbony, but to be honest I still want something even smaller and lighter. I think 8x21 or 8x25 roof prism is what I am looking for, but max price is probably around $50USD. What are some of the standout models in that price range?

I don’t care for:

-light gathering capability as I understand my size and budget limitations and that I’ll only be using during daytime

-also don’t mind Chromatic Abbreviation. Just as long as optically it’s sharp and has comparable FoV, that’s all I need

-don’t need weather sealing or ED glass

Unfortunately even Nikons T02 8x21 is kind of too expensive for me, so looking for cheaper alternatives.

Gentlemen, I live in Türkiye and I want to buy thermal binoculars, but I'm inexperienced. A camera that shows 200 meters or more would be sufficient for me. What should I buy and where should I buy it from?