I used to be passionate about collecting wide-angle binoculars with over 65 degrees of apparent field of view. As I was used to the standard angle (50 degrees), I was very impressed with the impact of the wider view. It was like an eyeglass wearer trying on contact lenses for the first time; the ...
Looking Through Binoculars; Can Nearsighted People See Clearly?
If you wear glasses, you need to choose binoculars with a long eye-relief (over 15mm) to get a full field of view (if you want to know more about eye-relief, please see this article: Glossary Of Binoculars: Eye Relief). At times, however, eyeglass wearers might want to use binoculars without ...
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Ask A Weekend Hunter: The Best Binoculars For Hunting
I’ve been writing articles on binoculars for specific purposes, such as stargazing and concerts. But there is one topic left to be written; hunting. In Japan, the possession of a gun is subject to the strict Firearms Control Law. Like most people here, I have never touched a real gun in my life. ...
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How To Choose Binoculars For Glass Wearers
I’d been an eyeglass wearer for many years until I had LASIK surgery about ten years ago. I had such poor eyesight that I couldn’t read without glasses. In those days, when I used binoculars, I’d take my glasses off. This was because I didn’t like all the reflections from my glasses. My glasses ...
How To Choose Good Travel Binoculars
When you travel, having a good pair of binoculars can help you enjoy beautiful sights you might otherwise have missed. However, choosing the right pair can be tricky because ‘travel’ is such a broad term and there are many aspects to factor in. It’s easier to suggest which ones to buy if you have ...
How To Choose Binoculars for Sporting Events: NFL, MLB, horse races, etc.
Most people in America have a lot of opportunities to go to sporting events. I’ve heard that football is one of the most popular spectator sports in the U.S., and I think binoculars can be extremely useful at the games. Some will wonder whether they can bring binoculars to these events. In most ...
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How To Choose Binoculars For Kids
Several years ago, I took my son for a walk along a riverbank. While enjoying the view from there with my binoculars, my five-year-old son asked me if he could try them. At first, I wondered if I should let him use my binoculars since he was so young and I didn’t want him to drop them. However, ...
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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Opera Glasses vs. Binoculars For Theater Use
When I was a college student, Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, came to our campus to make a speech. I brought my compact binoculars, which some of my friends laughed at. Having such a high profile personality speak, the event was popular and the auditorium was ...
How To Choose Binoculars For Indoor Concerts
The other day, my daughter told me that she was going to a concert with her friend. She’s a big fan of a famous girl group here in Japan. So, I asked her if she wanted to use my binoculars, but she said, “We are not allowed to use binoculars at the live show.” “What? No way!” I said. Photos ...
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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