surveillance monoculars

[Cityguy]

I'm getting tired approaching groups of people only to find that had I used a magnifying device before the approach, it would have been safer to call police first....drugs, alcohol, fights, gangs, potential weapons, people I know are "bad to the bone"! Everyday stuff for me :(
Spent some time today researching monoculars on the Net....too much out there for numerous purposes! Thought I'd ask forum memebers for any recommendations for security/enforcement use. Low light to bright conditions mostly. In vehicle use, mostly. Up to football field distance. Fit in shirt or vest pocket. No night vision stuff...budget up to $100.
Any suggestions based on your own experience???


Thanks!!

[Mall Director]

Well, we bought these, and they are great with lower light conditions...

http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=BN246&cat=2812

They are in your budget area, and for the $$, cant complain. Trust the Equipment bible when all else fails!

[Cityguy]

Nice choice. Thanks Mall Director!

[Mr. Security]

That's going on my wish list. :)

[aka Bull]

I finally checked the link and took a look at those.

I believe my wish list just got longer too. :)

[ACP01]

I have a pair something like those.

I also have an early model of the combined binos and digital camera called a BinoPic I think. 8x binos with 10x camera.

That makes it nice in that not only did you see it but can PROVE it!

There are larger sets out now but I do not know the prices.

I just saw a pair today at WWW.DicksSportingGoods.com


My 2 cents

[Cityguy]

I ended up getting a compact 12X25 Bushnell. For work and off-duty use. Fits in my side cargo pant pocket. Still waiting back from my management to get approval for something better....for low light conditions.
I see there's binos out there with automatic focusing. That would be handy.