Which is your favorite binocular?

blake

blake

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As we all know binoculars come in all sizes and with different
magnifications.

All binoculars are expressed in equations - the magnifying power X the objective lens size. For all applications, these two numbers play an important role in determining the exit pupil - the maximum amount of light the human eye can accept (5-7mm depending on age). By dividing the objective lens (or aperture) size by the magnifying power you can determine a pair of binoculars exit pupil and match it to your eyes.During the daylight, the human eye has about 2mm of exit pupil - which makes high magnification practical. In low light or stargazing, the exit pupil needs to be more around 5 to be usable... Yet being able to steady the view also plays a critical role! At maximum magnification, any movement will be exaggerated in the viewing field. For example, a big buck spotted at 500 yards at 16X magnification is fine - until he moves.

If I missed your favorite bino please post them.

Thanks!
 
I use a 10x42 most of the time. They are with me where ever I go. In fact, i have 2 pair, one in my truck at all times and one in my hunting pack. I also carry 2 sets of 8x42, one in my truck and one in my pack. I also have a 16x50 and a spotting scope at home that I use on my back deck. The preference is the 10x42.
 
To make this even more interesting, I think we should list the brand(s) we use as well! :way: Mine are all Bushnell, except for one of my 8x42's, which is a Nikon.
 
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