I've been thinking of treating myself to my first pair of small binoculars.

You'd be hard pressed to beat Widescreen Centre's 8 x 21 Roof Prism binoculars. While some small sets can be surprisingly weighty affairs, these are less than 200g, fold neatly and easily slip into a pocket.

You've focused my attention. What else?

They offer 8x magnification and are finished in soft black rubber, making them comfortable to use. The binoculars come with neck-cord and a small nylon carry case, which can be attached to a belt.

Price?

£17.95 from The Widescreen Centre (0115 945 5459, widescreen-centre.co.uk/webshop).