@gunner5876 Most situations 8x will be enough magnification, however some people like to use 10x for a bit of extra magnification. The one concern is that it can be hard to hold steady. You'll probably have noticeable eye fatigue with prolonged hand-held use of a binocular with more than 10x. For a good entry level binocular I'd recommend spending more than $60, more like $100-$150. Quality is higher with these binoculars, so they'll last longer with better optics.
@gunner5876 Most situations 8x will be enough magnification, however some people like to use 10x for a bit of extra magnification. The one concern is that it can be hard to hold steady. You'll probably have noticeable eye fatigue with prolonged hand-held use of a binocular with more than 10x. For a good entry level binocular I'd recommend spending more than $60, more like $100-$150. Quality is higher with these binoculars, so they'll last longer with better optics.
@gunner5876 Most situations 8x will be enough magnification, however some people like to use 10x for a bit of extra magnification. The one concern is that it can be hard to hold steady. You'll probably have noticeable eye fatigue with prolonged hand-held use of a binocular with more than 10x. For a good entry level binocular I'd recommend spending more than $60, more like $100-$150. Quality is higher with these binoculars, so they'll last longer with better optics.
@xfucktheworld831 It is true that nicer scopes will have more coatings on the lenses and prisms, and will use higher quality glass which tends to weigh more. The cheapest scopes will often be constructed with a plastic composite body, and the more expensive scopes use a variety or materials, sometimes heavier metal and sometimes lighter magnesium body styles. In general, I'd say you do not want a really light scope, but with the high end scopes weight isn't everything.
What great and very useful information. Thank you to both of you. Much obliged. :) I am looking for a nice compact binocular for my wife, as we often are out and about seeing moose, elk, and all kinds of critters, but also go to events such as sheep dog trials where clarity with minimal shake at such a far distance is very important. Any recommendation for a good all around pair of compact binocs would be GREATLY appreciated.
Yes, it would mean the binocular has a variable zoom magnification from 10-140x. It's been my experience that this also means it's likely a binocular to be avoided!
this was awesome stuff, very informative, thank you so much for taking the time to let us know the "rookies" on what to look for and this very interesting video.
You forgot to mention also that as you increase objective lens size, you increase the brightness and sharpness of the image for a particular magnification...... and , conversely, as you decrease the objective lens size, for a particular magnification, you reduce the brightness and sharpness of the image.
You talk about zero times magnification (with the naked eye) That must be 1 times magnification.
And the image you show for 8x magnification is only 3 times taller...
olafzijnbuis 4 days ago
im going to be getting some binoculars and i want power to see far distance what Magnification do you think i should get and i only have 60 dollars
gunner5876 1 week ago
@gunner5876 Most situations 8x will be enough magnification, however some people like to use 10x for a bit of extra magnification. The one concern is that it can be hard to hold steady. You'll probably have noticeable eye fatigue with prolonged hand-held use of a binocular with more than 10x. For a good entry level binocular I'd recommend spending more than $60, more like $100-$150. Quality is higher with these binoculars, so they'll last longer with better optics.
eagleopticsvids 1 week ago
@gunner5876 Most situations 8x will be enough magnification, however some people like to use 10x for a bit of extra magnification. The one concern is that it can be hard to hold steady. You'll probably have noticeable eye fatigue with prolonged hand-held use of a binocular with more than 10x. For a good entry level binocular I'd recommend spending more than $60, more like $100-$150. Quality is higher with these binoculars, so they'll last longer with better optics.
eagleopticsvids 1 week ago
@gunner5876 Most situations 8x will be enough magnification, however some people like to use 10x for a bit of extra magnification. The one concern is that it can be hard to hold steady. You'll probably have noticeable eye fatigue with prolonged hand-held use of a binocular with more than 10x. For a good entry level binocular I'd recommend spending more than $60, more like $100-$150. Quality is higher with these binoculars, so they'll last longer with better optics.
eagleopticsvids 1 week ago
very good piece of info, thanks
puchudear 3 weeks ago
Does the weight have to do with quality ? Like the heavier the better ?
xfucktheworld831 2 months ago
@xfucktheworld831 It is true that nicer scopes will have more coatings on the lenses and prisms, and will use higher quality glass which tends to weigh more. The cheapest scopes will often be constructed with a plastic composite body, and the more expensive scopes use a variety or materials, sometimes heavier metal and sometimes lighter magnesium body styles. In general, I'd say you do not want a really light scope, but with the high end scopes weight isn't everything.
eagleopticsvids 2 months ago
Is 10x50mm binoculars any good?
MultiJello123 4 months ago
What great and very useful information. Thank you to both of you. Much obliged. :) I am looking for a nice compact binocular for my wife, as we often are out and about seeing moose, elk, and all kinds of critters, but also go to events such as sheep dog trials where clarity with minimal shake at such a far distance is very important. Any recommendation for a good all around pair of compact binocs would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks again! :)
Chuck
GetRhythm2011 4 months ago
Thank you
CON174th 5 months ago
very helpful thanks!
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whotaughtyou 6 months ago
that was fun and helpful , thanks
zoubirT 7 months ago
what does this mean "20-140x70mm" - as written in one of the vids on the side ? means the binoc has a variable magnification of 20 to 140 x ?
yourtube20061 7 months ago
@yourtube20061
Yes, it would mean the binocular has a variable zoom magnification from 10-140x. It's been my experience that this also means it's likely a binocular to be avoided!
Cheers,
Ben
eagleopticsvids 7 months ago
@eagleopticsvids thanks for the prompt reply. haha, why do u say it shd be avoided ? it would most probably be fake ?
yourtube20061 7 months ago
Fantastic !!!! thanks from Spain
terminator0 7 months ago
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terminator0 7 months ago
Great vid
dronespace 8 months ago
This helped me out alot thanks :)
gunlover1993 8 months ago
This was very very helpful VID....Thank you
caseygs430 8 months ago
Thanks useful vid !!!
marc122979 9 months ago
just bought a 25x30 monocular... i gotta alotta creepin to do :D
alamrisa 10 months ago 2
this was awesome stuff, very informative, thank you so much for taking the time to let us know the "rookies" on what to look for and this very interesting video.
nefter1 11 months ago
2 more views woul be 1337
M1STERL33T 1 year ago
@M1STERL33T
You forgot to mention also that as you increase objective lens size, you increase the brightness and sharpness of the image for a particular magnification...... and , conversely, as you decrease the objective lens size, for a particular magnification, you reduce the brightness and sharpness of the image.
nem2010 1 year ago 2