I'm looking for some recommendations for some binoculars.
My young fella has expressed interest in the local birds in the garden and has attempted to use his toy telescope to get a better view the birds.
We went on some local bush walk trails and some of the birds were pretty skittish and far away.
I'm looking for something not too heavy so a primary school aged kid could comfortably carry and use.
I'm hoping to spend less than $100 or maybe even have two pairs for not much more than that.
I wear glasses and would likely wear them while use the binoculars, my son doesn't wear glasses, so if it's quick to adjust between a glasses wearer and normal vision that would be a bonus.
Plenty around for the $100 to $150 mark. Buy Bushnell, Nikon or another name brand - don’t go cheap.
The wider the front lens, the greater field of view and the more light they let in - but they are bulkier.
10x40 are a good compromise IMO. Be a bit anal about using a proper lens cleaning cloth and try not to get these lower priced ones too wet and they’ll give you years of good service.