<p>I know there are birdwatchers out there.
I am looking for a middle to low end pair of binoculars, that aren’t too heavy and have a fairly wide field of vision.</p>
<p>:)
go!</p>
<p>I have a few pairs of these that I hand to people when they admire our view.</p>
<p>[REI</a> W6 10 x 26 Waterproof Binoculars at REI.com](<a href=“http://www.rei.com/product/759467]REI”>http://www.rei.com/product/759467)</p>
<p>but these are my favorites for taking whale watching: </p>
<p>[Binoculars</a> - Image Stabilizer - Compact - Binoculars - 10 x 30 IS - Canon USA Consumer Products](<a href=“http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=128&modelid=7375]Binoculars”>http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=128&modelid=7375) </p>
<p>(I have an older version; they were a present from my husband. I <em>love</em> the image stabilizing function.)</p>
<p>I JUST got the Nikon 7216 8 x 40. You can get a good price on Amazon. I will be in Alaska in another week with the Binocs and my camera. I will report back after the trip.
BTW I am a real beginner.</p>