Binoculars
Choosing and Using Binoculars
Binoculars are a must for watching birds, but choosing which model to buy can be bewildering.
If you're in the market for some new binoculars, there are various
optical and design characteristics to take into consideration. Price is
an issue too: binoculars range from under $100 to well over $1,000. Yet
price is a good measure of craftsmanship and materials, and a wise
purchase will give you much pleasure and, with care, should last a
lifetime. Below we detail important features to consider when you're
choosing binoculars.
If you're ready to buy, we offer some shopping tips to help you make the binocular choice that's best for you.
And once you've purchased your new binoculars, you'll need to know how
to keep them in good condition, and how to adjust (or "calibrate") them
for your eyes so you can get the sharpest view possible. We show you
how.
Binocular features to consider:
Binocular Designs
Magnification Power
Light-gathering capacity
Optical Quality
Field of view and close-focusing ability
How to shop for binoculars:
How to care for and adjust your binoculars:
Cleaning and protecting binoculars
