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Birdwatching binoculars are recommended specifically for different types of birding activities such as backyard birding, night birding, birding while hiking, etc.

Bird Binoculars and Safety

Posted on September 8, 2008 by | 1 Comment

You want a rewarding experience with nature and your new bird binoculars, so be a little safety minded and use common sense on your trip. Actually, there are a few specific things to take into consideration for your safety and for the long life of your bird binoculars.

First, remember these are LENSES that magnify and amplify. Remember when you were a kid using magnifying glasses on the sidewalk to start a tiny piece of paper smoking or burning? Well that can happen unintentionally here if you are not careful. Continue reading →

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Pentax Binoculars for Birding

Posted on September 6, 2008 by | 1 Comment

Who makes them: Pentax declares at its website that it has everything possible in the world of binoculars from ultra stylish and compact to sturdy and rugged and durable, all of which have a superb no worry warranty go accompany them. The Pentax website also provides a selection tool to help you navigate through the choices that are available. That is a nice feature. Generally Pentax binoculars are not as costly as Nikon but very fine binoculars for the every day birder.

Who uses them: Field birdwatchers often choose a small or compact model of bird binoculars that are easy to carry and handle. That is my preference and experience, though I have never owned a Pentax.

What are they like: The Pentax Papilios model is a very popular compact one. These binoculars are very lightweight,around 10 ounces, and at their compact 2 inch folded size they fit your pocket well.Â

What are their Special Features: These are super wonderful for butterfly watchers. They are affordable and work well in daylight and dry conditions. They use a reverse porro prism design that provides clarity. The extra flexibility that the separately movable eyepieces (oculars) offer is a real plus. Their focus range is as close as 18 inches and that is one reason many people like them. This model is equally well suited for birding, butterfly watching and for sports or music events.Â

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Just a Few Tips for Choosing Bird Binoculars

Posted on September 6, 2008 by | 3 Comments

This is just a beginning of with a few tips for choosing Bird Binoculars.

Once you understand how you want to use your binoculars it will be easier to choose the best binoculars to meet that purpose.

For example:

  • If you want long distance viewing… like across vast expanses of ocean…
    Then you need bird binoculars with a higher power or magnification.
    That is the number in front of the X.
  • If you want lightweight binoculars for field work like I did…
    Then you want smaller bird binoculars like compact or pocket size.
  • If you want bird binoculars mostly for watching backyard birds that are nearby…
    Then you want binoculars with a wider field of vision and a lower power will be fine.
  • If you want binoculars to perform well in low light like at dusk or dawn…
    Then you want bird binoculars that have a larger opening (aperture).
    That is the number after the X.
  • If you want binoculars to be sturdy enough for your child to use…Â Then you want waterproof and rubber armored binoculars or an inexpensive model that can be easily replaced.

If this is too simplistic for you, perhaps you have your own tips for choosing birding binoculars.

Of course there are always more guidelines to help with the decisions. Please share your tips too.

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