Even though binoculars are a common tool used for many different types of occasions, the actual dynamics of binocular optics and how binoculars work is understood very little by those who actually use them. Binoculars seem like quite confusing contraptions at first, but once you have an understanding about binocular optics and how binoculars work, […]
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This is used as the ultimate checklist for anyone who intends to head out for a night under the stars. The article is structured into 4 Sections. The Basics, Optional Accessories, Telescope dependent Accessories & Astrophotography Accessories. All of which is available at most specialist stores. The Basics Telescope of any kind. If you have […]
An important aspect of choosing the right pair of binoculars is maximizing its field of view. The field of view is a measurement of the width of the surroundings that is visible through your binoculars, often given as the number of feet that will be visible from a thousand yards. This is calculated by multiplying […]
An ocular lens – ocular, as we all know, refers to the eye – is a lens that has many uses in a range of optical instruments and devices, like microscopes and telescopes. It is also called an eyepiece because that is the lens closest to the human eye when a person looks through a […]
Select binoculars based on quality, comfort, clarity, and ease of adjustment. Good binoculars allow you to see vessels through haze, rain, or low light conditions. From far away, you can identify that buoy you’re looking for or the friendly twinkle of lights that signal you’ve made your expected landfall. Check the Field of View (FOV) […]
Can you focus your binoculars? Most people can’t! Don’t despair. There is help close by. There are two common focusing systems used in binoculars, Individual Eyepiece Focus and Center Focus. First: Individual Eyepiece Focus. This is simple to understand, and easy to do. This is the way to focus sealed optical tubes. It is usually the focusing […]
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