Thread: Zen Ray ED3? other options?

Love my ED2's. Anyone in Taranaki want to try them, drop us a pm.

Now if only ZR started making scopes.....

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

10x power for most work and 15x for long range Sika

Do you use a tripod with 15x ?

Originally Posted by Ground Control

I've always used 8 power binoculars , what advantages or disadvantages are there to 10 power ?

More magnification = see smaller things further away (if the optical quality is as good), less magnification = wider field of view, easier to hold steady, often smaller/lighter.

You pays your money and you makes your choice. I reckon 7-8x is good for an all-rounder, don't need to brace or rest them to hold steady. Mind you I haven't really hunted with 10x to give a decent practical comparison.

Originally Posted by Bill999

what do you mean "open box"?

Open box demo unit.

I emailed Doug at CameralandNY and he said the binoculars he sells as 'open box' are shop display, or demo units he has taken to shows. He describes them as being brand new but with an opened box so to speak.

Originally Posted by Fisherman

Do you use a tripod with 15x ?

Past 1500yrds yes.

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Past 1500yrds yes.

The yanks are big on them eh. Ive never tried to spot that far...I imagine its part of that recon you do.

jeezus christ past 1500? I had a feeling 10 power was the way to go but that is the age old question.
I dont think iv ever had too much magnification. just not enough steadyness

Its a shame no-one has had the ed3s and traded up to the primes. I have a feeling tho it will be the primes I go for

If you've got ED3s you don't need to trade up.They OO awesome,like a Tikka when you can't afford a Sako