Posts belonging to Category 'Buyers Guides'

Nikon Action VII 10×40 Binoculars: Good Value?

This weeks question comes from someone that has a small budget looking for some advice on the Nikon Action VII 10×40 Binoculars and if they will work well for coastal views:
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I have recently relocated to a coastal resort where the scenery is constantly changing and we are lucky enough to have local marine life like [...]






Astronomy Binocular Books Review

Book Review:Touring the Universe through Binoculars: A Complete Astronomer’s Guidebook
Many people new to astronomy and indeed to the world of optics are surprised to know that you don’t have to use a telescope to view distant objects in the night sky and often a pair of binoculars are not only suitable, but in some [...]






Best Compact Pocket Binoculars

When I am walking in the bush, I always like to have a pair of binoculars with me, but I also sometimes want to have my camera with me as well. Obviously on these walks a compact binocular makes sense, but there is more to it than just a small binocular as being able to [...]






Binoculars for the Kruger National Park

This weeks question comes from a South African, who often visits game reserves in South Africa and in particular the Kruger National Park:
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I live in South Africa and regularly go to game reserves and, in particular, Kruger National Park. I am looking to buy a decent pair of binoculars in the next few weeks as [...]






Florida Boat, Yacht & Ship Spotting Binoculars

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Today’s question comes from someone looking to buy some binoculars for their husband’s birthday. They live on the beach in hot and humid east coast of Florida and he spends a lot of time on the balcony watching cruise ships, boats and yachts go by. They were looking for a lightweight pair, perhaps fog proof [...]






All About Waterproof and Fogproof Binoculars

The Waterproof Fogproof Binocular
Many binoculars are either waterproof, fogproof or both where as some manufacturers call their optics weather protected or even weather proof. But what exactly does it all mean, do you really need it and just what do they do to make a pair of binoculars waterproof and fogproof?
Waterproofing
Waterproof binoculars and spotting scopes [...]






Binoculars for the House under $500

Today’s question comes from someone who is lucky enough to live where they have views over a marina and out onto the sea and they are looking for a good all-rounder, a pair of binoculars for the house:
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I want a pair of binoculars for the house, we have a lovely view overlooking a marina, peninsula [...]






Phase Correction in Binoculars

Phase correction in binoculars is a set of coatings on the prism glass inside the binocular that keeps light in correct color phases. These coatings are only needed on roof prism binoculars to enhance resolution, contrast, and color fidelity.
Phase Correction is needed because by their design, roof-prism binoculars split the light entering the barrels [...]






Glass Quality

Many people ask me to explain what the difference is between high end binoculars that can cost well over $1000 (£1000) and then at the other end of the spectrum cheap binoculars costing less than $100.
The answer is that there are many differences, not just one. From build quality to the quality of materials used. [...]






Best Binoculars for Space Shuttle Launch

A question this week comes from someone who is lucky enough to be going to see a space shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral and would like to know what would be the best binoculars to take with:
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Fantatsic website, very informative but I’m quite new to binoculars and I’m after some for a very specific reason [...]