The Best Binoculars

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Choosing The Best Binoculars

It's amazing what you can see with some excellent binoculars. Off course choosing some binoculars can be a little confusing with so many different types on the market. This lens has information about different types of binoculars and what types are best for the activity you are using them for.

I use these excellent Binoculars 

Nikon 7432 Monarch 10 X 42mm All Terrain Binoculars

The Nikon 7432 10x42 Monarch Binoculars go wherever you go and do their job impeccably, under practically any conditions. Extended eye relief and central focus for viewing convenience Twist out eyecups accommodate eyeglass wearers.

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Different Types of Binoculars 

ASTRONOMICAL: Light gathering is the most important quality here (diameter of main lens). If you want to hand-hold the binoculars, choose the largest aperture you can and still allow you to hold them comfortably for at least five minutes. The most common hand-holdable astronomical binocular is a 7 x 50 (7.14mm exit pupil... excellent!), but some manufacturers have come up with an incredibly light weight 8 x 56 (a great choice!).

BIRDING OR WILDLIFE: Birders or wildlife enthusiasts tend to have their binoculars up to their eyes for long periods of time, so it is important to have something that is easy for you to hand-hold, but that brings as much light to your eyes as possible (exit pupil, diameter of main lens, optical coatings). 8 x 40mm binoculars have become a favourite of birders because they have a good exit pupil & medium magnification and light gathering.

MARINE: Marine (or waterproof) binoculars are most commonly found in a 7 x 50 rubber-armoured design. The reasons make sense, low power is easiest to deal with on a moving boat, because they are easy to hand-hold and make you feel the least queasy! A large aperture (diameter of the main lens) is desired because so much of the time you may have a gray sky and gray ocean... and are possibly trying to see a gray boat!

COMPACTS, OPERA GLASSES, & MONOCULARS: Compact binoculars are a wonderful addition to the family. They go anywhere... concerts, plays, ball games, backpacking... anywhere a larger, bulkier binocular would be unwanted because of weight or inconvenience. Roof prism compacts are so small they can fit in most shirt pockets when folded up, and porro prism compacts can fit in a jacket pocket or purse.

SPORTING, ZOOM, & GENERAL PURPOSE BINOCULARS: The most common specifications for a general purpose binocular are either 7 x 35 or 8 x 40. They are large enough to do work during low light, light-weight enough to hand-hold, and come in a wide price range. If we were to ask you what you wanted to use your binoculars for, and you said "EVERYTHING!", we would steer you in this direction.

Great Nikon Binoculars 

Nikon 7430 Monarch 8 X 42mm All Terrain Binoculars

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Nikon 7510 Travelite 10 X 25 mm V Binoculars

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Nikon 7216 Action 8 X 40mm Binoculars

Amazon Price: $55.89 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Nikon 7432 Monarch 10 X 42mm All Terrain Binoculars

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Nikon 7218 Action 10 X 50mm Binoculars

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Great Bushnell Binoculars 

Great Olympus Binoculars 

Olympus Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars

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Olympus Outback 10x21 RC1 Binoculars

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Olympus Trooper 10x50 DPS 1 Binoculars

Amazon Price: $56.42 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Great Celestron Binoculars 

Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars w/Tripod Adapter

Amazon Price: $69.95 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Celestron 71020 SkyMaster 25-125x80 Zoom Binoculars

Amazon Price: $129.33 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Celestron 71012 SkyMaster 20-100x70 Zoom Binoculars

Amazon Price: $75.85 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Celestron Outland LX 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars

Amazon Price: $111.15 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Celestron Green Laser Optical Kit

Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Bargain Binoculars 

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monopoly wrote...

Great lens - 5 stars! Laughing that the price of YOUR binoculars is "too low to display" on Amazon - they don't LOOK like they'd be that cheap! Hee hee! For Articles, News and Resources on Binoculars, check out Binoculars. From small compact economy models, to crystal clear, distance viewing binoculars!

ReplyPosted June 17, 2008

johnfrancis wrote...

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ReplyPosted February 26, 2008