Bins

[Bob W]

> 
> You've pretty much hit it on the head.  The combination of close 
> focus/magnification/(objective diameter/exit 
> diameter)/price/weight and 
> other features like waterproofing that works for you is 
> something that 
> only you can decide.  Quite often, good dealers will have 
> open days for 
> you to experience different models.  Might be worth trying to 
> find one 
> of those before committing.
> 

unfortunately the few dealers in London that I know of have a very
limited range. Even at the Wetlands Centre in Barnes the range seems
to be restricted to the extremes - either very cheap stuff or the very
top end Leica, Swarowski etc. which are well beyond my budget.

Regards
Bob