When we use binoculars, we re kind of a four-eyes, aren t we. A pair of binoculars can be seen as two such telescopes, side by side, which together produce an image which has the depth of field that we are used to, rather than just a large flat image.
Here are some factors you should consider when choosing hunting binoculars. I originally purchased the Monarch 10x50's for bird-watching and long range mountain scanning in Arizona, however, I found the extra sharpness of the 8X resolution meant that I didn't need the larger 10X magnification, because they had such excellent detail. Many people prefer to carry binoculars around freely, rather than in a case.
A good rule of thumb is, unless you are a private investigator or international spy, avoid buying a pair of binoculars with a magnification/zoom greater then 10x's. The fog proof models have interior optical surfaces that won't fog due to rapid temperature changes or humidity. Lots of advertisements attract customers by saying that the more powerful binoculars are, the better.
Distance measuring is important, but binoculars with a wide field of view allow you to see a larger picture, and keep an eye on several objects at once. When deciding to buy a telescope, ask yourself, how much room you have to house to telescope and what things do you want to look at with your telescope, deep space, local or both? When buying a telescope, look at your aspirations for owning a telescope, and what you want to get out of the telescope.
These tips hopefully will lend themselves to your benefit. Purchasing a pair of binoculars that have been designed with coated lenses will help extend the life of your binoculars.
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