How to choose compact binoculars

Small in size but big in results We’ve been using our trusty Nikon compact binocs for many years and it’s time to replace them with a new pair. The rubber coating on ours has disintegrated probably because we kept them in the glove compartment of our car. Over the years the heat created a hostile […]
Monoculars and Spotting Scopes for Birding

Essential optics for birders Want to enhance your viewing with a monocular or spotting scope for birding? I’m learning about the two optics and here’s what I discovered. The best first step is to get your hands on them to see what they can do. We were on a field trip with a local birding group […]
Basics of how to use binoculars

Need-to-know info about how binoculars work Learn about the focusing system, magnification and field of view for your binoculars for the best viewing experience. Begin with the center focus knob. Most binoculars have a center focus system that move both eyepieces together. We humans have some variation in sight between the right and left eye. […]