About Binoculars Specifications

By Gary Pearson


If you are a bird watcher, getting the right binocular specifications is essential. This is because the binocular specification you use will either enhance or undermine your bird watching experience.

When searching for a suitable pair of binoculars, the crucial thing is to have an in-depth understanding of how binoculars function. Getting familiar with the technical jargon associated with binoculars is a good way to start.

The most important specifications of any pair of binoculars are their magnifying power and light-gathering capability. These two features are expressed in numbers. For example, a pair of binoculars which has a 7 x 10 specification will be able to make distant objects look seven times larger. The number 10 in the specification above refers to the binoculars' aperture which is expressed in millimeters. This measures how much light the binoculars' objective lenses are able to gather.

At this junction, it should be mentioned that binoculars which have a higher magnification power are often more difficult to hold steady. For bird watchers, experts normally recommend an 8 x pair of binoculars rather than a 10 x pair; this is because the higher the magnification the more hand movement there would be.

Furthermore, those that have a higher aperture usually have heavier objective lens. If you wear glasses, it would be a good idea to go for binoculars which have a long eye relief, measurement of about 15 millimeters; this is necessary for obtaining a full view of the object. It is also worth going for a pair of binoculars which has an easy adjustment mechanism.

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