Questions tagged [binoculars]
Questions about binoculars
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How useful are 12x42 binoculars for birding?
I have recently developed an interest in birding and received a 12x42 binoculars as a gift. A lot of articles online mention that 8x42 binoculars are the best for birding. How useful is 12x ...
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Binoculars-Seeing Fine Details at 100 Yards
I know similar questions have been asked before, however, it is not really getting me the results I want. So I have been trying to learn about how binoculars work, which by my understanding, the first ...
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What exactly do the 2 knobs on my Zeiss 10 × 25B binoculars do?
I found these pair of binoculars that were bought at least 15 years ago. Please see the 3 questions in the picture below.
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What specs for binoculars to spot climbing routes?
What Z x W would you recommend for spotting a rock climbing route (up to about 30,40 meters high - standing in front of it)? Checking for cracks f.x., to estimate what cams you need to take with you ...
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How can I prevent my binoculars from steaming up?
I went for a walk last night in my local woods. I took a pair of binoculars with me. It was quite a cool evening (not that cold). Every time I put the binoculars to my face though to look at something ...
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Selecting magnification for binoculars for hunting at 100 yards?
I am trying to find some binoculars for hunting. I generally zero my rifle to fire at 100 yards. I really can't imagine shooting animals much further than this distance, although for scouting and ...
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Is there a type of binoculars to view both nature reserves (birds, etc.) at a distance, and airplanes?
I'm after a pair of binoculars for visiting Nature Reserves to get a better view of colonies of birds on the water (at some distance) etc.
Separately I'm interested in aviation and being able to ...
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What should I look for in hiking binoculars
I'd like a pair of binoculars for hiking. I don't have a specific use other than for looking off of overlooks, at animals, etc. What are the important things to look for in a good set of binoculars? ...
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