When deciding which pair to bring on an outing, I always consider how shaky the image will be. With higher magnifications, the small movements of your hands are greatly intensified. This can have an annoying, negative impact on the image. Hand movement is not the only cause of shake. A strong ...
Glossary Of Binoculars: Magnification
A few decades ago, I’d often see ads for binoculars that featured extremely high magnifications such as 50× or 100×. A wise consumer would have known that these pairs had very little value. However, such deceptive ads were regularly placed in magazines and newspapers, which meant dishonest ...
A Guide To Cleaning Your Binoculars
When studying intensely for my college entrance exam, I decided to put my telescope away in the closet so that it would not be a distraction. One year later, after passing the exam, I was a little shocked to find it full of fungus. I knew that I was supposed to keep my telescope in a ...
Glossary Of Binoculars: Eye Relief
One question I’m frequently asked concerning binoculars is about eye relief: “Can I use binoculars with my glasses?” or “Tell me what eye relief is.” Some people think, after doing some quick research, that binoculars with long eye relief are the best; this is not true. I used to be very ...
The Best Binoculars For Birding: Low-powered Compact
Being an enthusiast stargazer triggered my interest in binoculars. However, I have little experience with birding, although I know it is one of the most popular outdoor activities people use binoculars for. When it comes to binoculars for birding, my stereotypical idea is that birders prefer 8× ...
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How To Choose Binoculars For Astronomy
Many think that only a beginner would use binoculars for stargazing instead of a telescope, which is not true. I have been an amateur astronomer for over thirty years, and I still often use binoculars. Indeed, some use binoculars to help them find objects before looking at them closer with a ...
How To Choose Binoculars For Museums
Whenever I travel, I take my compact binoculars with me. They help me a lot not only outdoors but also indoors. Most people assume that binoculars are just for looking at objects far away, which is not true. When I went to Kyoto, which is famous for old temples, I was able to see every detail ...
Four Types of Binoculars You Should NOT Buy
Let me ask you a question: Do you think the following are true or false? The higher the magnification, the better. (T/ F) Binoculars that are capable of zooming are the best. (T/F) Ruby-colored objective lenses are superior. (T/F) Focus-free or auto-focusing binoculars enable us to focus ...
5 Steps To Choosing Binoculars: A Beginner’s Guide
I have been using binoculars for over 40 years and have come to the conclusion that when choosing which binoculars to buy, there are several trade-offs. Most powerful binoculars are bulky and heavy. Compact binoculars with high magnification produce a shaky image that is dark and blurry. Most ...
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