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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Stacey Poppen | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Choosing The Right Winchester Binoculars For Nature Viewing
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Watching birds and other elements of nature is a pass time many would like to enjoy but choosing the right binoculars can be so overwhelming that many give up before they even try it. There is no question you have plenty of options and that there are many quality products to choose from but what exactly makes a good choice for watching the birds, butterflies, frogs, reptiles, and any other animals that might cross your path? Here are some tips to help you choose the right binoculars for the task at hand. Basic Specs - specs are shown with a number then x then another number. For example 8 x 40. The first number gives you the magnification while the second number gives you the lens diameter which equates to field of view you will have. The bigger the lens is the bigger the body of the binoculars and the heavier they will be. Take this into consideration when choosing especially if you plan to pack them for some time. Full size or compact - any lens under 30mm is considered compact and over is considered full size. Generally for bird watching or enjoying nature a pair of full size is your best bet because the image are brighter, clearer, and sharper because they are full size. However that said if you are going to be hiking you might want to go compact because of the lighter weight. Magnification - Ask 10 bird watchers what magnification is best and get 10 different answers. Most portable binoculars will be between 7 and 12 power and 7 or 8 is generally agreed to be a good range to choose because the field of view is excellent in this magnification. The general rule of thumb is that if you want to use your binoculars strictly for bird watching then go with a higher magnification but if you want to use them in a more general way as well as watching nature then go with the lower ranger around 7. Eye relief - is very beneficial if you wear glasses because you can take your glasses off and focus in. When you have to wear your glasses and try to focus it creates an uncomfortable distance that can make it hard to get a good view so the eye relief eliminates this problem. Lens Coatings - your optics are only as good as the quality of the lens and the coatings that are applied. The better the optics the clearer the images and the sharper and brighter they will be. Buy the best optics your budget will handle. Prisms - you can choose from Porro or Roof Prisms but the roof prism tends to be the most desired even though it costs more. It produces a more streamlines design that is usually fog proof and water proof two features worth having. The key to finding the right Winchester binoculars for nature viewing is to do your homework, decide exactly where and how you want to use them, and set your budget. About The Author: Stacey Poppen has been a professional writer and is in the industry for last 10 years. He has developed a website at http://www.scopedirect.com. Visit the website to learn more about scope |
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