When it comes to birding, binoculars are a must have item. With binoculars you can identify birds easily that would be nothing but a speck on the horizon to the unaided eye. There are quite a few different makes and models of birding binoculars on the market, ranging in price from as little as a few dollars to sophisticated models costing thousands.
Binoculars with Magnification and Front Lens Diameter
The kind of standard binoculars you will find in any sporting goods or hardware store are just fine for basic bird watching. They are not expensive and will prove to be good value for money. Binoculars are rated by two numbers the first of which indicates the power of the magnification and the second number denotes the diameter of the front lens.
These numbers will be written as in this example: 4x22. Thus, these binoculars would have a magnification power of four and front lens diameter of 22 millimeters. Magnification power needed is dependent on from what distance you want to observe birds. For merely watching birds in the trees near your home, a smaller magnification power is likely to be just fine. However, if you plan to head out into a more natural setting, then a stronger magnification will be needed for your birding binoculars.
Changing the Level of Magnification
There are binoculars that have a single level of magnification, these are usually the basic style that allow simply a slight amount of focusing. There are then the styles that allow you to be able to alter not only the focus of the lens but also the level of magnification, allowing you to adjust between objects that are closer and farther away without having to have additional sets of binoculars.
Make Sure Your Binoculars Are Not Too Heavy
When you are buying your new binoculars, make sure they are not too heavy. Some pairs are difficult to handle and holding them up for a long time can become tiresome, so this is something you should take into consideration. There are many lightweight models and in choosing one of these the full range of features does not have to be compromised. After all, if you intend to carry them around with you whilst out on your adventures bird watching you do not want to be struggling with a heavy pair of binoculars.
Not being able to get to where you need to be to do a spot of bird watching because your equipment is too cumbersome will only end up ruining your trip. Some additional things to keep an eye out for are a scratch resistant lens, and a means of carrying the binoculars without the use of your hands or having them hanging round your neck. This will act as a form of protection for your binoculars whilst you are making your way to your chosen location.
About the Author:
William Scott has authored several articles on bird watching. His site http://BirdWatchingAdvice.com offers further information on selecting the right birding binoculars.
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