Binocular recommendations around 7k

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gourav

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Hi friends. Over the last year or so, I've visited a couple of national parks. Every time I visit, I feel like I'm missing out on a lot because the birds and animals are all far away. So I thought of buying binoculars for my next visit. Hope someone will be able to help me decide.

Purpose: largely for use in national parks to spot animals
Budget: around 7k, but I'm ok spending a bit more for a high quality product because, from what I understand, good quality binoculars will last me for life (preferably not more than 10k though).

I didn't know anything about binoculars till yesterday. After a little bit of research, I understood that the primary features I need to look for are magnification factor, size of the objective lens, and eye relief. However, I'm not sure what is the most suitable for my purpose. As of now, I have following doubts/questions:
  • Will 8x25 be too dark for a national park or is it fine?
  • Does 8x42 provide any advantage over 8x25 for my use?
  • Should I go for 8x magnification or 10x?
  • Should I go for lightweight binoculars as some 8x42 ones weigh as much as 800gm?
  • Do binoculars offer diopter adjustment? If not, can I use them with my glasses? My power is around -1.5 in one eye and -1 in the other
  • What is fixed focus and center focus and what should I look for?
  • What is prism in this context?
I'm hoping to clarify my doubts through this thread and also get recommendations. At present, I have the following models shortlisted:
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Links for shortlisted products:

Bushnell H2O 8x25 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B007JNWCDE/

Bushnell 10x42 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B003A1P27W/

Celestron Upclose G2 8X40 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B006ZN4WOQ

Nikon Aculon T02 8x21 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0822JLCGJ/

Pentax Binocular SP 8x40 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00SKO4LU8/

Celestron Outland 8x42 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B004KM82IQ/
 
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