Binoculars
01-07-2005, 01:14 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Washington
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Binoculars
Bare with me this is my first time using anything like this but here it goes. I would like to know what the ??X?? mean when looking into binoculars? Also what is a good binocular for a first one that wouldn't break my bank because I am just now getting into hunting and I know I have a lot of things I will need to really get into hunting. This is only a start of my many questions I have so expect to hear more from me. Thanks, Mark
01-07-2005, 03:59 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: west central wi USA
Posts: 2,256
RE: Binoculars
My understanding is the "8x25" means an 8 power optic that has a 25mm objective lens. The larger the second #, the larger diameter of the lens, and the better light gathering capability. The phrase 8x just means 8 power.
And, by the way, welcome to the forum.
And, by the way, welcome to the forum.
01-07-2005, 01:22 PM
#4
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Northern Arizona
Posts: 507
RE: Binoculars
I asked the same question a while back and got an excellent response that pointed me at the Cabela's website. There is a section under the optics area that contains a well written article about optics. It explains the information in a very easy to use format. I would suggest you go there and look at it. It answered my questions very thoroughly.
01-07-2005, 02:31 PM
#5
Join Date: Jan 2005
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RE: Binoculars
I'm in the same boat. Cabelas is one of the better priced places I have seen for new. I also checked out Ebay and saw pretty good deals there on the higher end optics. Not sure if that helps, but I'll be keeping a close eye on what info you get on your post!
01-08-2005, 05:05 PM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: Binoculars
http://www.betterviewdesired.com/BirdW.html
That article should help to answer your questions....and a whole lot more.
For the price I think the Bushnell Buckhorns from Cabelas are an excellent $100 and under full sized binocular. If you are looking for something a bit more compact but with very good image quality then the Bushnell Legend 10x26 definitely it worth considering. Price is, again, right around $100 at Cabelas.
Hope this helps.
That article should help to answer your questions....and a whole lot more.
For the price I think the Bushnell Buckhorns from Cabelas are an excellent $100 and under full sized binocular. If you are looking for something a bit more compact but with very good image quality then the Bushnell Legend 10x26 definitely it worth considering. Price is, again, right around $100 at Cabelas.
Hope this helps.
01-08-2005, 08:18 PM
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Daphne, AL
Posts: 425
RE: Binoculars
Here is another good article.
[link]http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/community/inthefield/fieldguides/guidebooks-story-1.jhtml;jsessionid=QFJ1Q5024IO2TTQSNOHCCNWOCJVZCIW E?hierarchyId=83&contentId=binobuyersguide_710023_ all&rid=0119511032802&_requestid=61901[/link]
[link]http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/community/inthefield/fieldguides/guidebooks-story-1.jhtml;jsessionid=QFJ1Q5024IO2TTQSNOHCCNWOCJVZCIW E?hierarchyId=83&contentId=binobuyersguide_710023_ all&rid=0119511032802&_requestid=61901[/link]
