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My mum is 86 and accompanying a birder friend on a cruise along the UK coast https://www.noble-caledonia.co.uk/tour/2858/bird-islands/itinerary/
She has limited mobility, which means that when they go ashore and it's a scramble, she will have to stay onboard. So, I was thinking of getting her some binoculars that she could use from the ship, the zodiac excursions and whenever she can go ashore. Mostly, I want to help her make the most of this experience. She has lots of birds in her garden so the binos will be well used after the cruise.
Reading a couple of threads here and on the web, it seems that she would benefit from image-stabilized binos. The next most important factor is probably weight. I'm assuming that weight will limit the specs to 8x or 10x magnification and 20mm or 30mm objective lens diameter. Being around salt water, weather proofing would be good. I'm prepared to pay whatever it takes so assume cost is not a limiting factor.
I value the opinions of the members of these forums and would appreciate any recommendations on brand, specs, accessories etc.
Thanks!
She has limited mobility, which means that when they go ashore and it's a scramble, she will have to stay onboard. So, I was thinking of getting her some binoculars that she could use from the ship, the zodiac excursions and whenever she can go ashore. Mostly, I want to help her make the most of this experience. She has lots of birds in her garden so the binos will be well used after the cruise.
Reading a couple of threads here and on the web, it seems that she would benefit from image-stabilized binos. The next most important factor is probably weight. I'm assuming that weight will limit the specs to 8x or 10x magnification and 20mm or 30mm objective lens diameter. Being around salt water, weather proofing would be good. I'm prepared to pay whatever it takes so assume cost is not a limiting factor.
I value the opinions of the members of these forums and would appreciate any recommendations on brand, specs, accessories etc.
Thanks!
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