Tasco Binocular
Monday, September 21st, 2009 at
7:12 pm
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Tasco Binocular
Bird Watching Binoculars Reviews
Monday, September 21st, 2009 at
2:27 pm
Roy C. Smallwood 3rd asked:
Bird Watching Binoculars Reviews
Birders are constantly looking for any advantage to assist in identification and increase the pleasure of their field experience. Every birder knows that the conditions of weather and light can make decisions difficult. Every birder knows that sometimes it is the briefest of looks that the bird affords. Every birder wants to go into the field with as good a binocular as possible.
Photo Binoculars
Monday, September 21st, 2009 at
5:11 am
Michael C. Podlesny asked:
Photo Binoculars
If you are into outdoor activities, such as hunting, maybe taking a nature walk, or just going to catch a ball game, then you already the know the importance of a good set of binoculars.
A good set allows you to see things a far distance away with a sharp clear picture and with little focus adjustments as possible. A bad pair has you throwing them into the garbage.
Choosing Hunting Binoculars
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at
2:44 am
Richard A. Baker asked:
It’s hard to track game if you can’t see it. Therefore, one of the most important accessories for hunters is a good pair of binoculars.
While there are literally thousands of different models of binoculars on the market, not all are suitable for hunting. Most are not rugged enough for the woods, marsh or field. Many are not suitable for low-light conditions. Some are too powerful, and others not powerful enough.
Here are some factors you should consider when choosing hunting binoculars.
Binocular Construction:
Hunting is a rugged sport that puts demands on your equipment, including your binoculars.
Hunting binoculars should feature some sort of rubberized exterior armoring to protect them from being damaged if dropped or bumped against trees, brush, rocks and so on.
Because you’ll likely be hunting in extreme weather conditions, you’ll want a pair of binoculars that can withstand such conditions. They should be waterproof, and the lenses should be fog-proof. Another feature to consider are the lens caps. Binoculars with attached caps will protect the lenses, but not require you to fumble in your pockets looking for lens caps if it starts to rain or snow.
Roof prism binoculars are popular with hunters. Light enters the front (objective) lenses, and is then redirected through the roof prism to the rear (ocular) lenses. The roof prism design allows the binoculars to be more compact than binoculars that transmit the light directly from the objective lenses to the ocular lenses.
Binocular Lenses:
When it comes to lenses, bigger is indeed better. The larger the objective lens, the more light the lens transmits to your eyes. If you like to hunt at dawn or dusk, you’ll want the largest objective lenses you can get. The objective lens size is the second number in the manufacturer’s description of the binoculars. For example, 10×42 binoculars have 42 millimeter objective lenses. Objective lenses for hunting binoculars range from 40 millimeters to over 60 millimeters in diameter. Again, bigger is usually better.
When choosing hunting binoculars, look for phase corrected lenses. Phase correction is a coating on the lenses that increases the sharpness, contrast and color saturation. When you’re trying to spot game that blends in with its surroundings, you need every edge you can get.
Another feature to look for in hunting binoculars is nitrogen-filled optics. The nitrogen inside the binoculars displaces oxygen, so that moisture cannot form inside the optics, fogging the interior lenses.
The rear (ocular) lenses are another thing to consider when choosing hunting binoculars. If you’re like most people, your eyes aren’t identical when it comes to focus. Therefore, you’ll want to look for binoculars that allow each ocular lens to be adjustable for focus.
Consider, too, the amount of eye relief the binoculars feature. This is the distance from the lens to your eye at which you can still see the view. If you wear prescription glasses or sunglasses while hunting, you’ll need some eye relief. Also, binoculars with good eye relief allow you to bring them up to your eyes quickly, without having to get your eyes perfectly aligned. 15 to 20 millimeters of eye relief is generally considered optimum.
Binocular Magnification:
The first number in the manufacturer’s description of binoculars is the magnification. A pair of 8×42 binoculars magnifies the view by eight times.
For long-distance hunting, such as prairie dog hunting, a high magnification may be desirable. But for most types of wood/field/marsh hunting, too much magnification is undesirable. You’ll be viewing too small a portion of the area you’re scouting.
8x or 10x magnification is generally considered ideal for most hunting applications.
Many manufacturers offer zoom binoculars, which allow you to vary the magnification. In practice, though, zoom binoculars aren’t always ideal for hunting. They tend to be more fragile and weigh more than fixed-magnification binoculars. Also, as mentioned previously, high magnifications restrict your view of an area.
The amount of area binoculars allow you to view is called the “field of view.” The field of view (FOV) is referred to in degrees, or in feet at a specified distance. For example, 6 degrees of field of view is common. Expressed in feet, a pair of binoculars with 6 degrees field of view will allow you to see 314 feet of area at 1,000 yards.
Other things to consider when choosing hunting binoculars:
Weight is a consideration for any hunting equipment, including binoculars. 32 ounces may not sound like a lot of weight but, after a full day in the field, it will feel like it. Most binoculars made for hunting weigh around 20 ounces.
When selecting your binoculars, pay attention to the warranty the manufacturer offers. You’re going to be exposing your binoculars to some pretty rough treatment, so you’ll want the best warranty you can get. Many manufacturers offer warranties that last twenty years or more. Some even offer lifetime warrantees.
Properly cared for, a good pair of binoculars will serve you for decades. When you consider the cost of a single hunting trip, quality $300 to $500 binoculars are a great investment.
It’s hard to track game if you can’t see it. Therefore, one of the most important accessories for hunters is a good pair of binoculars.
While there are literally thousands of different models of binoculars on the market, not all are suitable for hunting. Most are not rugged enough for the woods, marsh or field. Many are not suitable for low-light conditions. Some are too powerful, and others not powerful enough.
Here are some factors you should consider when choosing hunting binoculars.
Binocular Construction:
Hunting is a rugged sport that puts demands on your equipment, including your binoculars.
Hunting binoculars should feature some sort of rubberized exterior armoring to protect them from being damaged if dropped or bumped against trees, brush, rocks and so on.
Because you’ll likely be hunting in extreme weather conditions, you’ll want a pair of binoculars that can withstand such conditions. They should be waterproof, and the lenses should be fog-proof. Another feature to consider are the lens caps. Binoculars with attached caps will protect the lenses, but not require you to fumble in your pockets looking for lens caps if it starts to rain or snow.
Roof prism binoculars are popular with hunters. Light enters the front (objective) lenses, and is then redirected through the roof prism to the rear (ocular) lenses. The roof prism design allows the binoculars to be more compact than binoculars that transmit the light directly from the objective lenses to the ocular lenses.
Binocular Lenses:
When it comes to lenses, bigger is indeed better. The larger the objective lens, the more light the lens transmits to your eyes. If you like to hunt at dawn or dusk, you’ll want the largest objective lenses you can get. The objective lens size is the second number in the manufacturer’s description of the binoculars. For example, 10×42 binoculars have 42 millimeter objective lenses. Objective lenses for hunting binoculars range from 40 millimeters to over 60 millimeters in diameter. Again, bigger is usually better.
When choosing hunting binoculars, look for phase corrected lenses. Phase correction is a coating on the lenses that increases the sharpness, contrast and color saturation. When you’re trying to spot game that blends in with its surroundings, you need every edge you can get.
Another feature to look for in hunting binoculars is nitrogen-filled optics. The nitrogen inside the binoculars displaces oxygen, so that moisture cannot form inside the optics, fogging the interior lenses.
The rear (ocular) lenses are another thing to consider when choosing hunting binoculars. If you’re like most people, your eyes aren’t identical when it comes to focus. Therefore, you’ll want to look for binoculars that allow each ocular lens to be adjustable for focus.
Consider, too, the amount of eye relief the binoculars feature. This is the distance from the lens to your eye at which you can still see the view. If you wear prescription glasses or sunglasses while hunting, you’ll need some eye relief. Also, binoculars with good eye relief allow you to bring them up to your eyes quickly, without having to get your eyes perfectly aligned. 15 to 20 millimeters of eye relief is generally considered optimum.
Binocular Magnification:
The first number in the manufacturer’s description of binoculars is the magnification. A pair of 8×42 binoculars magnifies the view by eight times.
For long-distance hunting, such as prairie dog hunting, a high magnification may be desirable. But for most types of wood/field/marsh hunting, too much magnification is undesirable. You’ll be viewing too small a portion of the area you’re scouting.
8x or 10x magnification is generally considered ideal for most hunting applications.
Many manufacturers offer zoom binoculars, which allow you to vary the magnification. In practice, though, zoom binoculars aren’t always ideal for hunting. They tend to be more fragile and weigh more than fixed-magnification binoculars. Also, as mentioned previously, high magnifications restrict your view of an area.
The amount of area binoculars allow you to view is called the “field of view.” The field of view (FOV) is referred to in degrees, or in feet at a specified distance. For example, 6 degrees of field of view is common. Expressed in feet, a pair of binoculars with 6 degrees field of view will allow you to see 314 feet of area at 1,000 yards.
Other things to consider when choosing hunting binoculars:
Weight is a consideration for any hunting equipment, including binoculars. 32 ounces may not sound like a lot of weight but, after a full day in the field, it will feel like it. Most binoculars made for hunting weigh around 20 ounces.
When selecting your binoculars, pay attention to the warranty the manufacturer offers. You’re going to be exposing your binoculars to some pretty rough treatment, so you’ll want the best warranty you can get. Many manufacturers offer warranties that last twenty years or more. Some even offer lifetime warrantees.
Properly cared for, a good pair of binoculars will serve you for decades. When you consider the cost of a single hunting trip, quality $300 to $500 binoculars are a great investment.
Binoculars
Sunday, March 29th, 2009 at
11:43 pm
maxine greco asked:
Raise binoculars to your eyes and you can see everything far away as if it was right in front of you. Once you’ve looked through them, you want to see everything through your binoculars! They make everything closer and clearer. You won’t be able to go to a sports game, a show or concert or even to the beach without them. They are now made smaller and lighter than before. Binoculars will become one of your favorite travel accessories. Pack them and you’ll be looking off into the distance bringing everything so much closer. Tasco, Bushnell and Minolta are three of the most popular brands in the marketplace. There are many different features to look for when making your purchase. Coated optics will reduce light loss and glare, while giving you brighter image with less eyestrain. The soft or rubber fold-down eye cups will give eyeglass wearers a better view by allowing them to see the entire field. Boaters and those that enjoy the water will want the waterproof or fog proof models. They can withstand complete immersion in water and remain dry on the inside. The fog proof models have interior optical surfaces that won’t fog due to rapid temperature changes or humidity. The waterproof models are airtight and dry-nitrogen sealed. They should not be confused with water-repellent models. The waterproof models will be corrosion resistant and buoyant, not just repelling water from the lens. Many of the binoculars come with a carry case that can attach to a belt. Others have comfortable straps so you can wear them around your neck.
Some of the binoculars have a greater close up focus capability. These are ideal for bird and insect watchers. You can see as close as seven feet. The newer binoculars are very lightweight making them ideal to pack in your lightweight luggage. They will not add measurable weight to your luggage. They now weigh in ounces rather than pounds. You can get a closer look of mountain ranges in the United States or museums in Europe. Binoculars allow you to take in all of the details from a distance. They are also the perfect accessories for hiking, fishing and hunting. Many of these binoculars are now made of magnesium to be lighter and slimmer. They are generally shockproof and rugged enough for any travel. There are models available that allow you to do more than just “look.” Some of them have digital cameras built in, and you can photograph items a distance away. These are wonderful for any sporting events, or children’s activities. There are also models with compasses built in, to keep you always on track when camping.
Another popular feature that has been available on opera glasses is permanent focus. This allows you to pass the binoculars from person to person, or item to item without having to change the focus. You can catch any action with clarity immediately. The focus is instantaneous and virtually at any distance. You don’t have to worry about wearing any gloves, which sometimes hampers the focus usage. These make perfect corporate gifts. The company name or logo can be imprinted or silk-screened on the binoculars themselves or on the carry case. They’re perfect for men or women and always appreciated. Everyone asks how to understand the magnification on binoculars. It’s really easy when you know how. The first number separated by the “x” is the power of the binocular, and means the object being viewed appears to be that number of times closer than you would see without the binoculars. The larger the second number after the “x”, the more light that enters the binocular and the image will become brighter.
Also look at the len’s coating when making your purchase of binoculars. A single layer is on at least one lens surface and fully coated lens are a single layer on all air-to-glass surfaces. Multiple-coated lenses are on at least one lens, while fully multi-coated means all of the air-to-glass surfaces are coated with multiple layers. This gives a brighter image due to reducing light loss and glare. You’ll get better results and less eyestrain. Higher quality glass also yields brighter images and sharpness. With the right binoculars, you’ll be immersed in looked at the world around you. You’ll see everything clearer and you won’t want to travel without them. Keep a pair in your discount luggage, at the ready to give you a close up view of wherever you’re going.
Raise binoculars to your eyes and you can see everything far away as if it was right in front of you. Once you’ve looked through them, you want to see everything through your binoculars! They make everything closer and clearer. You won’t be able to go to a sports game, a show or concert or even to the beach without them. They are now made smaller and lighter than before. Binoculars will become one of your favorite travel accessories. Pack them and you’ll be looking off into the distance bringing everything so much closer. Tasco, Bushnell and Minolta are three of the most popular brands in the marketplace. There are many different features to look for when making your purchase. Coated optics will reduce light loss and glare, while giving you brighter image with less eyestrain. The soft or rubber fold-down eye cups will give eyeglass wearers a better view by allowing them to see the entire field. Boaters and those that enjoy the water will want the waterproof or fog proof models. They can withstand complete immersion in water and remain dry on the inside. The fog proof models have interior optical surfaces that won’t fog due to rapid temperature changes or humidity. The waterproof models are airtight and dry-nitrogen sealed. They should not be confused with water-repellent models. The waterproof models will be corrosion resistant and buoyant, not just repelling water from the lens. Many of the binoculars come with a carry case that can attach to a belt. Others have comfortable straps so you can wear them around your neck.
Some of the binoculars have a greater close up focus capability. These are ideal for bird and insect watchers. You can see as close as seven feet. The newer binoculars are very lightweight making them ideal to pack in your lightweight luggage. They will not add measurable weight to your luggage. They now weigh in ounces rather than pounds. You can get a closer look of mountain ranges in the United States or museums in Europe. Binoculars allow you to take in all of the details from a distance. They are also the perfect accessories for hiking, fishing and hunting. Many of these binoculars are now made of magnesium to be lighter and slimmer. They are generally shockproof and rugged enough for any travel. There are models available that allow you to do more than just “look.” Some of them have digital cameras built in, and you can photograph items a distance away. These are wonderful for any sporting events, or children’s activities. There are also models with compasses built in, to keep you always on track when camping.
Another popular feature that has been available on opera glasses is permanent focus. This allows you to pass the binoculars from person to person, or item to item without having to change the focus. You can catch any action with clarity immediately. The focus is instantaneous and virtually at any distance. You don’t have to worry about wearing any gloves, which sometimes hampers the focus usage. These make perfect corporate gifts. The company name or logo can be imprinted or silk-screened on the binoculars themselves or on the carry case. They’re perfect for men or women and always appreciated. Everyone asks how to understand the magnification on binoculars. It’s really easy when you know how. The first number separated by the “x” is the power of the binocular, and means the object being viewed appears to be that number of times closer than you would see without the binoculars. The larger the second number after the “x”, the more light that enters the binocular and the image will become brighter.
Also look at the len’s coating when making your purchase of binoculars. A single layer is on at least one lens surface and fully coated lens are a single layer on all air-to-glass surfaces. Multiple-coated lenses are on at least one lens, while fully multi-coated means all of the air-to-glass surfaces are coated with multiple layers. This gives a brighter image due to reducing light loss and glare. You’ll get better results and less eyestrain. Higher quality glass also yields brighter images and sharpness. With the right binoculars, you’ll be immersed in looked at the world around you. You’ll see everything clearer and you won’t want to travel without them. Keep a pair in your discount luggage, at the ready to give you a close up view of wherever you’re going.
