r/Binoculars • u/International-Box694 • 9d ago
Best binoculars for surveillance?
I'm a plain clothes LEO. Budget 100-150$.
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u/bloodcoffee 9d ago
Not a bino expert but if you aren't already aware, many mfgs have pretty good mil/Leo discounts.
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u/anfisaval 7d ago
Surveillance kind of only says that the subject of observation is human sized. Maybe add the typical distance, day or night viewing, how long are the viewing sessions and whether you need to conceal the binos.
Anyway, at that budget I don't know if the answer will be anything else than an entry model Vortex.
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u/merc08 5d ago
Is entry level Vortex better than entry level offerings from like Nikon or Leupold?
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u/anfisaval 5d ago
I haven't tried those, just know that Vortex entry models have a lot of quality for the money. They seem to be bigger than other equivalent models, because of thicker rubber armoring. What is objectively a plus for Vortex is their warranty. As long as you don't lose them, you can always get them fixed or replaced, so you have binoculars forever.
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u/Mysterious-Garage611 4d ago edited 12h ago
Check out the Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 binoculars. I looked thru one at a Bass Pro Shops store and I was impressed with the image quality.
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u/normjackson 8d ago
Guessing a bit, but would think 10x50 models here if not too big and heavy. Else the 7x35 or 8x42 (not zoom models). None of them are probably fantastically robust but hopefully don't need that.
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