Got a pair of Nikon Monarch 5's (8x42) for Christmas, very pleased with them. They're only 250$ USD, great quality for the price. A game changer is switching the neck strap to a harness. Takes so much pressure off your neck, especially during those long field days!
This is one of the most thorough, well thought out, and useful videos I have seen on RUclips without a doubt. I can’t thank you enough Eddie, you really provided some great insights and tips for choosing the right pair of binos for everyone, I will be referencing this video for years to come I expect. I really appreciate you making this video, it is going to help Evan and I a ton moving forward! Can’t wait to see everything else you have planned! - Harrison
thanks so much for watching guys! you guys always have some of the nicest and most thoughtful comments! really appreciate it. Excited to see your Costa Rica series
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Hey, Adventure Ed: I bought a pair of 10x50 binoculars with a field of view of 342' at 1000 yards, fully multi-coated lenses, Porro prisms, dioptre adjustment and foldable eye relief, about a year ago at ALDI for only about USD$30.00, and they are really good binoculars considering the price!!!!!!! I use them for bird watching, wildlife watching and butterfly watching.
I bought the same and I liked it, unfortunately, it broke while moving house, that is why I am watching this video, after watching I bought another one 20x50 for £39 from amazon, I know it is will not be as good as a well known brand but it will do for me
Ed, in 1984 while visiting my new in - laws I saw a pair of Interstate 12x50s in a old pawn shop. They were R40. I threw out a delicate hint and my in-laws bought them for me for my birthday. Twenty years later (never having used the binoculars!) I moved to a country area. I was living in a caravan in a caravan park and I saw a big bird in a tree. 'Where are those binoculars?' I thought. I dug them out and gradually learned how best to use them. After that I was never without them. Those binoculars turned me into a rabid bird watcher and recently, when I bought my Canon Powershot SX60HS, a rabid bird photographer. They were stolen in 2009 and I felt as if somebody had stolen part of my soul. I don't use binoculars any more because I just fire up the Powershot and get an even better view with the binoculars. The 2 x teleconverter provides an amazing enlargement at about three kilometres.
that is so sad they were stolen. it is really cool to have old pieces of equipment with sentimental value. that is great point about using the teleconverter lens, I need to buy one for myself!
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit It was a bugger! The teleconverter isn't a separate lens - it's a built in part of the Can Powershot SX60HS which is a bridge camera. But genuine - I recommend this camera to anybody who doesn't want to carry around half a ton of camera equipment. If you have a friend who owns one, talk to them and find out if you can't field test it. Life and the Blessings of Life be upon you!
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/600786-USA/Leupold_59225_10x25_Rogue_Compact_Binocular.html?sts=pi these are always in my birding backpack incase I forget my other ones
Yeah I agree with @Roger Searcy you should have a look at the New July 2019 version of the Vortex Diamondback this version is just HD which the original was not.
I bought Vortex Diamondback 8x42 today as my very first pair. And they're awesome! :) I guess I paid between $250-300 (I don't live in the US), so they're pretty expensive for non-professionals and beginners.
I liked your point at the end that watching wildlife is so cheap that investing in a good pair of binoculars is worth it. I'm on a zookeeper budget so I looked on the local classifieds site and found a bunch of name-brand used binoculars for under $100. I'll add it to my future purchases list.
I recommend the Nikon Prostaff 3S (8 x 42) Only a little over $100 and they're excellent. Very durable rubber coating as well. I've dropped them and concrete (on accident) and they came through without a scratch.
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit I appreciate that you posted the video. I may need for you to explain to my wife how economical binoculars are in the long run compared to golf though..... your argument made perfect sense to me.
Nice video. I'm leaning towards the Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 for bird watching. Both Cornell and the Audubon Society recommend them and they appear to give the most performance for the cost. And I'm definitely on a budget! Thanks!
I have a pair of old Tasco 8x40 model ZIP 2019. Got them from my father, probably made in the late 70s or early 80s. They go for no more than $40 online. They work great when I take them out birding.
Wowww... how helpful a video can be!! Thank you so much for the very informative video!! Really enjoyed it and I got what I needed to buy a binoculars 👏👏👏
Excellent presentation, Eddie. Clear and straightforward. My application is astronomy. But with only an adjustment or two, everything you covered pretty much nails it. Your video is a good refresher for helping me make thoughtful recommendations. Much appreciated. P.s., Yes, anything you would offer regarding binoculars would be welcome.
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit Hey brother, I was wondering I keep seeing binoculars that have a super high first number like 200 or 300. Is that a real thing or is that like a scam?
Great vid u are a natural, you: were clear, made it easy to understand, pointed out all the main features (some I didn't know about), pointed main issues affecting the quality of the image namely: magnification, objective lens amount light, coatings, shakiness of image (through higher magnification, avoid zoom), and added little squidge of humour which made u friendly person. Thanks, now I understand what those numbers mean...
Road testing EBay offered binos is not an option so you really have to trust the seller’s description. I purchased a preowned pair of Pentax Porto prisms on EBay stated as being “good”. However, when I took possession of them and looked thru them they were hazy, needing internal cleaning. So l will get to learn that part of ownership now!
Another tip for choosing binoculars for low-light or night use is to get ones where the objective lens diameter is 5 times the power, such as 8x40 or, my favorite, 10x50. Great for owl prowls. A spotting scope is also nice to have for long-distance viewing, although a bit of a pain to carry, as you need a tripod.
That's why 8x42s are at a 'sweet spot'. Not too much magnification for hand holding, but with a ~5mm exit pupil for low light conditions. I'm waiting on a new pair of Hawke Endurance ED 8x42s I ordered yesterday.
another good option I use for buying (used) binoculars is pawn shops. some will have a decent pair of high quality optics for a decent price - BUT - know in advance what the price should be. I've seen some asking almost as high a price as new. best to know which brands have a lifetime no question warranty, buy a pair cheap and send to factory for refurbish. I picked up a pair of bushnell trophy extreme 8x56 that was damaged for $35. sent them to the factory and they replaced them w/ new one, I didn't even have to pay shipping. I bought a cracked and misaligned yosemite 8x30 for $15. got them fixed by leupold for free. there are bargains out there if you're patient.
Great video for sure . Just before my purchase , am thankful for finding your channel before my purchase and thanks for sharing . Thank you and best best regards.
I bought Nikon Prostaff 10x30s and was well pleased with them until I bought a pair of Hawke Sapphire 8x42 and wow the difference was amazing . Both are great but the Hawkes blow the Nikon’s out of the water. Accepted that the Hawkes are much more expensive but they are up there with the best and I don’t think I’ll need anything better. Swarovski or Leica might be better but not much and cost 8 times as much.
*lol* You forgot about Zeiss! 🤣 My favority binoculars are the Zeiss Victory HT 8x54! However, I really don't know if I ever will buy me a pair of them (so expensive but worth every penny)! 😍
there is an index for the amount of light coming in. lens diameter / magnification squared. so a 7x50 has 51, the 8x42 has 27.6, so the 7x50 is much brighter with the same glass.
When I bought my binoculars l had several models out. Between $100 - $2500 . After 1 hour of looking around the store and into a dark corner where a target was mounted. Back and forth, back and forth.... I found that the binoculars in the $500/$600 range was the sweet spot. My color vision sucks, so it was not a issue for me.
I don't know who makes Scheels binoculars. I bought a pair of 10X from them, they're the best binoculars I've ever had or looked through. It's the only 10X I would recommend these to anyone. Used to never go any higher than 7X due to lack of being able to hold the image still. These 10X are so clear and easy to steady....I can't say enough about them.
If you are looking for value vs performance I am really liking my Bushnell trophy series. I am a hunter and Glass from dawn to dusk. They are good for the value for 80-100 dollars US. People who know more than me say they perform as good as ones that cost $150. The coatings are their; fog proof, water proof. Get my recommendation.
best binoculars on a budge are 10x42, bak4 prism, phase coated prisms, 2m focus and 100m or 300ft+ field of view. I talk about the barr and stroud sierra which is under £100
I am in the mountain tops and I need it to check around the mountain sites to detect for possible fire out breaks. What would you suggest? 10/50 would be ideal?
Just got my first pair of binoculars...celestron outland x 10x42... Have you try those? Under $70 in offer but I think are around $100 most of times... Really happy so far... Is your intro parts in Costa Rica? I'm from here.. So plenty of chances to use them😊
Watched the whole video. Very informative, however after watching it and looking around for good used B’s I realized that unless you already know how well they fit you one could be throwing away good money. Thought I might mention that. Before you buy used know if they are right for your face.
Roof prism easier to waterproof so most are waterproof standard. While you may have to pay more for waterproof poros. Throw out lens caps-- you can't see birds with the lens caps on!
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit Great video thank you, I would like to know your opinion on the following: which one to buy for Astronomy, Nikon 10x50, 12x50 or 16x50 Bresser 20x80 Celeectron 15x70 or 25x70 all of them with a tripod this is available in my market thank you.
I would much rather have the extra light gathering of 7x50 porro than 8x42 roof. Extra weight means less movement, steadier view which adds to viewing details.
You can still get a wide field of view in a 10X binocular , however they are expensive. Leica Ultravid 10x32 360 field of view and the Swarovski EL 10x32 similar field of view. The lower priced binoculars in 10X have narrow field of view as do compacts no matter if low cost or high end cost , the high end cost will have a cleaner image from Leica , Swarovski , Zeiss and Kowa Genesis. For me 7X and 8X work just fine with more field of view a more clean relaxed view , I own the Kowa Genesis 8x33 it is excellent binocular and still costs less than a Leica or Swarovski EL. And the performance equals Leica and Swarovski visually . If on a budget still look for Nikon , Zeiss , Kowa even Leica has the Trinovid at less cost. You will get better quality for your money with these brands and better warranty if needed. Seeing is believing if you look through the better optics you will see a difference , even though they cost more they are worth it for a lifetime of use.
Really appreciate your info - I just got the Nikon 7246 10x50ex & have mixed reviews - the good: great sharp bright day images, lots of stars, satellites at night - the bad: it's big, bulky, difficult to adjust, eye cups are hard, lens covers are bad, view is very flat (like 2 dimensional) - not used to that. In short, for $175, I thought these should be enjoyable to use, but it's more of a hassle for my viewing (plane spotting & astronomy). Thinking about exchanging them for the Athlon Optics Midas UHD 8x42 - do you think these would be better for my use?
You made some valuable points but I must disagree about the image being dimmer with higher powered binoculars. Brightness would be the result of the efficiency of the anti-reflection coatings and the number of glass surfaces the coatings were applied to, but the difference in light transmittance for 8x and 10x binoculars would be maybe 1-2%, in other words, unnoticeable. To compensate for unsteadiness, more of a problem in high-powered binoculars, you suggested digital binoculars. I assume you meant binoculars with 1 or 2 digital video cameras, but there are also shake-compensated optical binoculars from Canon, and perhaps others. You didn’t mention exit pupil, the bright circle of light projected to your eye ball, within which you need to place your eye’s pupil in order the see the image. The larger that circle, the easier it is to place your own pupil in it. The diameter of the exit pupil is the ratio of the main designation numbers of the binoculars. For example, 8-50 binoculars have 8x magnification, and 50mm-diameter objective (front) lenses. The diameter of the exit pupil is 50/8 = 6.25mm diameter. You can get a larger exit pupil by buying binocs with larger-dia. objective lenses like 8-60’s, or lower power like 6-50’s. The amount of eye relief is extremely important for people who wear eyeglasses, in which case choose binocs with a minimum of 16mm eye relief, or 18mm if available.
How to buy “A” pair of binoculars? Make a video on which four pair of Binos you should have. One I use for looking at stars. one pair is for sitting an viewing 10x 50 for distant objects, another pair for finding birds in flight and wide open areas I.e. 8x42, and a small pair for quick grab on the go (for easy storage and pocket placement).
Anyone here in the $300-$400 range I strongly suggest checking out the Maven C1 bins. They are a direct to customer company out of Lander, Wyoming so they’re able to provide their products for a significantly lower price for comparable glass. The Maven C1 are 350 and, in my opinion, get a better view than you would out of those $500 vortex viperHD. I’ve even seen a couple a respected birdwatching forum posters and distance shooters alike put those $350 Maven C1 in the same realm as vortex Razor HD. Considering you’re paying $1,000 plus for those Razor HD bins the value is absolutely incredible. Like I said, I can’t recommend Maven enough. Oh!!! Forgot to mention they have a lifetime, no fault, warranty as well. Check ‘em out. You’ll be happy you at least saw what they had to offer.
You should really take a look at maven binoculars. Their c-series are extremely reasonable and come in a lot of interesting sizes. There be series are fantastic as well if you're willing to pay a little bit more. And they're made in the United States
Excellent video. I would encourage you to spend more like $1000 or even $2000 on a good pair. While a $300 pair of binoculars can be usable, it is an absolute joy to look through a good pair of $2000 binoculars. The field of view increases wonderfully, the entire image is clear (not just the center), the image itself is clearer due to less chromatic aberration, the clearer lenses will let more light in which means you can see better at dawn and dusk, etc. The Swarovski SLC's are a good value for top "A grade" binoculars with a lifetime warrenty. I've got 5 pairs of binoculars that I've acquired over the years, all of them are cheap junk that just collect dust. I have one pair of Nikon Monarch HG's that retail for about $1000 and they're all I use. If you buy a good pair, you'll use it the rest of your life and ENJOY them. If you buy a $100 pair, you'll probably hate them the rest of your life...
Might as well not buy any binoculars. Some of us are trying to get out of debt. $1000 is wasteful when you're $10k+ in debt. Money doesn't grow on trees for many people.
@@jasonashley9853 I wouldn't recommend that anyone buy something they can't afford, but sub $200 binoculars typically have very poor quality. The quality goes up substantially at the $400-$500 level. If you really like binoculars and you'll have a use for them the rest of your life, then looking beyond $500 will likely prove to be worthwhile for you. If you just use them a few times a year, then I can see not wanting to spend over $200 on a pair. But expect to get frustratingly poor quality "garbage" at a $50 level. If all you've looked through is $50 binoculars, you simply don't know what you're missing when it comes to even reasonably decent quality optics.
@@jasonmcintosh2632 I'm not looking for sub-$200 binoculars. I'm looking for $300 or under. I had cheap ass Bushnells for a long time. I think a $200-300 pair will do me well. Vortex Diamondbacks/Nikon Monarch 5s/Leupolds have been highly recommended for birding. Which is what I want them for.
@@jasonashley9853 I this how much you plan on using them for the rest of your life should weigh heavily in a decision like this. It's damn hard to spend $1000 on a pair of binoculars when you can buy a seemingly usable pair for $50. Unless you try those $1000 pair out, you really don't know how good a decent pair of binoculars are. Clothes wear out, shoes wear out, cars wear out, ATV wear out, but a good pair of binoculars will likely be with your for life. My best pair of binoculars are a pair of 8x25 CL's from Swarovski. They don't have the light gathering power of a x42 or the field of view of a high end pair, but they're so small and light, I'm always choosing them over my 10x42's.
@@jasonmcintosh2632 again. Cheap Bushnells vs $200-$300 are still gonna be night and day. I need out of debt I can't afford to be in it too much longer. Again it all goes back to how much money you make. Spending more on binoculars than four tires is an insane investment.
But at 2:16 both of those windows are the same size. Its just that with the 10 magnification youre zoome in more. But that doesnt mean you see less area. You see the same size window (surrounded by black), its just youre more zoomed in
You don't know how nice it is that you don't play that looping music through this video. Thank you very much
Looping music 🙄
@@loopingmadman I suggest you start digging tunnels asap. looping tunnels of course.
Got a pair of Nikon Monarch 5's (8x42) for Christmas, very pleased with them. They're only 250$ USD, great quality for the price. A game changer is switching the neck strap to a harness. Takes so much pressure off your neck, especially during those long field days!
I agree with the neck harness for sure!!
Look at the kuiu pro binos harness. Full protection for your optics they just got them back in stock at kuiu.com $99.95
This is one of the most thorough, well thought out, and useful videos I have seen on RUclips without a doubt. I can’t thank you enough Eddie, you really provided some great insights and tips for choosing the right pair of binos for everyone, I will be referencing this video for years to come I expect. I really appreciate you making this video, it is going to help Evan and I a ton moving forward! Can’t wait to see everything else you have planned!
- Harrison
thanks so much for watching guys! you guys always have some of the nicest and most thoughtful comments! really appreciate it. Excited to see your Costa Rica series
It’s our pleasure man! We’re working on stock piling some Costa Rica videos now hence the delay, but they’re coming!
Welcome to buy the original Celestron telescope from the AliExpress store
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couldn't agree more.Thank you Eddie, really.
Hey, Adventure Ed: I bought a pair of 10x50 binoculars with a field of view of 342' at 1000 yards, fully multi-coated lenses, Porro prisms, dioptre adjustment and foldable eye relief, about a year ago at ALDI for only about USD$30.00, and they are really good binoculars considering the price!!!!!!! I use them for bird watching, wildlife watching and butterfly watching.
You enjoy that cheap dogshit and keep telling yourself it's decent
I bought the same and I liked it, unfortunately, it broke while moving house, that is why I am watching this video, after watching I bought another one 20x50 for £39 from amazon, I know it is will not be as good as a well known brand but it will do for me
Ed, in 1984 while visiting my new in - laws I saw a pair of Interstate 12x50s in a old pawn shop. They were R40. I threw out a delicate hint and my in-laws bought them for me for my birthday. Twenty years later (never having used the binoculars!) I moved to a country area. I was living in a caravan in a caravan park and I saw a big bird in a tree. 'Where are those binoculars?' I thought. I dug them out and gradually learned how best to use them. After that I was never without them. Those binoculars turned me into a rabid bird watcher and recently, when I bought my Canon Powershot SX60HS, a rabid bird photographer. They were stolen in 2009 and I felt as if somebody had stolen part of my soul. I don't use binoculars any more because I just fire up the Powershot and get an even better view with the binoculars. The 2 x teleconverter provides an amazing enlargement at about three kilometres.
that is so sad they were stolen. it is really cool to have old pieces of equipment with sentimental value. that is great point about using the teleconverter lens, I need to buy one for myself!
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit It was a bugger! The teleconverter isn't a separate lens - it's a built in part of the Can Powershot SX60HS which is a bridge camera. But genuine - I recommend this camera to anybody who doesn't want to carry around half a ton of camera equipment. If you have a friend who owns one, talk to them and find out if you can't field test it. Life and the Blessings of Life be upon you!
@r laze No, dear, I'm sure you're not - but when I see a really good bird through my lens I foam at the mouth...
**I posted some links to the binoculars I recommend in the video in the description! All prices in the video are in USA dollars.
Vortex diamondback 10x42 .that is what I bought
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/600786-USA/Leupold_59225_10x25_Rogue_Compact_Binocular.html?sts=pi these are always in my birding backpack incase I forget my other ones
Yeah I agree with @Roger Searcy you should have a look at the New July 2019 version of the Vortex Diamondback this version is just HD which the original was not.
Tôi ở Việt nam ước mơ cũng muốn có một cái ống nhòm tìm ong mà không có tiền
I bought Vortex Diamondback 8x42 today as my very first pair. And they're awesome! :) I guess I paid between $250-300 (I don't live in the US), so they're pretty expensive for non-professionals and beginners.
Had Bushnell Binoculars for about 10 years, got them as a gift. Take care of your optics and they will last a long time.
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I liked your point at the end that watching wildlife is so cheap that investing in a good pair of binoculars is worth it. I'm on a zookeeper budget so I looked on the local classifieds site and found a bunch of name-brand used binoculars for under $100. I'll add it to my future purchases list.
awesome!
I recommend the Nikon Prostaff 3S (8 x 42) Only a little over $100 and they're excellent. Very durable rubber coating as well. I've dropped them and concrete (on accident) and they came through without a scratch.
great recommendation! I should have included those
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit Really? Nikon 3S has a huge chromatic aberration.
OUTSTANDING video report. The information was thorough, easy to comprehend and was well visualized. Thank you.
thanks for watching :) sorry for the late reply
Ed, thanks a lot !. Your video is very clear and concise, I feel fortunate to find it and will look for more.
thank you for watching :)
Thanks Eddie, great tips and very much worth the wait. Great video.
thank you very much for watching!
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit I appreciate that you posted the video. I may need for you to explain to my wife how economical binoculars are in the long run compared to golf though..... your argument made perfect sense to me.
Nice video. I'm leaning towards the Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 for bird watching. Both Cornell and the Audubon Society recommend them and they appear to give the most performance for the cost. And I'm definitely on a budget! Thanks!
8x42 is it. thanks.
This video was made on my birthday, guess its a sign for me to get some binoculars 🤷🏻♂️
and I am watching it to get myself a birthday gift :D
Best video on the topic that I've found. Thanks so much for the info!
Shopping for someone and this was a great guide. Thank you!
I have a pair of old Tasco 8x40 model ZIP 2019. Got them from my father, probably made in the late 70s or early 80s. They go for no more than $40 online. They work great when I take them out birding.
cool I will check those out
Hey man! Went to Exeter with you and used your video to buy a pair of binoculars without realizing it was you! Such a small world 😂
Exeter the high school?
haha will! how doing homie???
Wowww... how helpful a video can be!! Thank you so much for the very informative video!! Really enjoyed it and I got what I needed to buy a binoculars 👏👏👏
Excellent presentation, Eddie. Clear and straightforward. My application is astronomy. But with only an adjustment or two, everything you covered pretty much nails it. Your video is a good refresher for helping me make thoughtful recommendations. Much appreciated. P.s., Yes, anything you would offer regarding binoculars would be welcome.
thanks a lot for watching :)
Very well explained, stressing on each and every detail while purchasing binos.
thanks a lot, really appreciate it!
Thanks for the information. I needed a reminder on the meaning of the numbers. Helpful video!
thanks for watching Gma!
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit
Hey brother, I was wondering I keep seeing binoculars that have a super high first number like 200 or 300. Is that a real thing or is that like a scam?
I see why this video is so popular. Excellent lesson
Wow! This was really great information! I was just pretty lost before I found this video!
Great vid u are a natural, you: were clear, made it easy to understand, pointed out all the main features (some I didn't know about), pointed main issues affecting the quality of the image namely: magnification, objective lens amount light, coatings, shakiness of image (through higher magnification, avoid zoom), and added little squidge of humour which made u friendly person. Thanks, now I understand what those numbers mean...
One of the best reviews I've seen. Thanks!!
Good quality that produces clear and up-close views
Wow i was roaming around all the web site for this information. Thank you very much!!
Road testing EBay offered binos is not an option so you really have to trust the seller’s description. I purchased a preowned pair of Pentax Porto prisms on EBay stated as being “good”. However, when I took possession of them and looked thru them they were hazy, needing internal cleaning. So l will get to learn that part of ownership now!
Best mid priced HD Binoculars.
Burris Signature HD, 10x42 or 12x50. Crystal clear!!
You should do a video on spotting scopes. I'm planning on buying one and I could use some insight.
that is a great idea!
I received a Leupold spotting scope for Christmas. The biggest choice is deciding on a straight or angled eye piece. Also get a good tripod.
Another tip for choosing binoculars for low-light or night use is to get ones where the objective lens diameter is 5 times the power, such as 8x40 or, my favorite, 10x50. Great for owl prowls. A spotting scope is also nice to have for long-distance viewing, although a bit of a pain to carry, as you need a tripod.
that is a great tip, I should have said that! thanks!
That's why 8x42s are at a 'sweet spot'. Not too much magnification for hand holding, but with a ~5mm exit pupil for low light conditions. I'm waiting on a new pair of Hawke Endurance ED 8x42s I ordered yesterday.
@@rickstirling7045 8x42 is it thanx.
Thanks for showing and giving a great review on choosing binoculars. Would be interested in how you set them up. Great video.
another good option I use for buying (used) binoculars is pawn shops. some will have a decent pair of high quality optics for a decent price - BUT - know in advance what the price should be. I've seen some asking almost as high a price as new. best to know which brands have a lifetime no question warranty, buy a pair cheap and send to factory for refurbish. I picked up a pair of bushnell trophy extreme 8x56 that was damaged for $35. sent them to the factory and they replaced them w/ new one, I didn't even have to pay shipping. I bought a cracked and misaligned yosemite 8x30 for $15. got them fixed by leupold for free. there are bargains out there if you're patient.
I love the way you explain it. thanks a lot for the information 😌
I use Bushnell Legend L series binoculars nice glass for the money
Straight to the point and very informative
Great video for sure . Just before my purchase , am thankful for finding your channel before my purchase and thanks for sharing . Thank you and best best regards.
Thanks for watching :)
Thanks a lot You are a big help. I agree on buying a used pair of high-quality binocular. Or the $300 for the Nikon
Thanks to this video, I now understand binoculars and what I need to buy. Thank you Ed.
I bought Nikon Prostaff 10x30s and was well pleased with them until I bought a pair of Hawke Sapphire 8x42 and wow the difference was amazing . Both are great but the Hawkes blow the Nikon’s out of the water. Accepted that the Hawkes are much more expensive but they are up there with the best and I don’t think I’ll need anything better. Swarovski or Leica might be better but not much and cost 8 times as much.
*lol* You forgot about Zeiss! 🤣
My favority binoculars are the Zeiss Victory HT 8x54! However, I really don't know if I ever will buy me a pair of them (so expensive but worth every penny)! 😍
Thanks for such a clear and comprehensive primer on binoculars!
I´m so glad I saw this video before stepping in the store. Thank you so much!
thanks for watching :)
Awesome! This video is spot on what I needed! Thx!
there is an index for the amount of light coming in. lens diameter / magnification squared.
so a 7x50 has 51, the 8x42 has 27.6, so the 7x50 is much brighter with the same glass.
When I bought my binoculars l had several models out. Between $100 - $2500 . After 1 hour of looking around the store and into a dark corner where a target was mounted. Back and forth, back and forth.... I found that the binoculars in the $500/$600 range was the sweet spot. My color vision sucks, so it was not a issue for me.
Looks like you did it right!*
Good beginner video . Lot s of information for a first time buyer. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video man! Learned sooo much!
very helpful-speaking of which, I need new binos myself :)
your welcome!!
Adventure Ed you’re *
really loved this video... I think I'm not that illiterate on binoculars, thank you Ed!
I was gonna get some vortex ones but budget wise i might get bushells or tasco
Yes sir,you are very true and fect that very important to buy like in 100$ budget.no more expensive
Txs for your good information.txs.🎉🎉🙏
I don't know who makes Scheels binoculars. I bought a pair of 10X from them, they're the best binoculars I've ever had or looked through. It's the only 10X I would recommend these to anyone. Used to never go any higher than 7X due to lack of being able to hold the image still. These 10X are so clear and easy to steady....I can't say enough about them.
hm I will check those out, thanks for watching:)
Vortex makes the Scheels 10x42. I wonder if it’s different than the Vortex Viper 10x42.
If you are looking for value vs performance I am really liking my Bushnell trophy series. I am a hunter and Glass from dawn to dusk. They are good for the value for 80-100 dollars US. People who know more than me say they perform as good as ones that cost $150. The coatings are their; fog proof, water proof. Get my recommendation.
I understand , you are an expert , .... From Hyderabad , India .
Thank you so much. Very helpful at a time of need.
Very useful video on binoculars👍👍
Great presentation!
Thanks!!!
best binoculars on a budge are 10x42, bak4 prism, phase coated prisms, 2m focus and 100m or 300ft+ field of view. I talk about the barr and stroud sierra which is under £100
I got those but 8x42. great binoculars
simple but very helpfull
Awesome video, you have a lot of great information. Thanks
Yes another video on cleaning and the proper liquid.
I am going to make that video soon! thanks for watching :)
We are a retired couple traveling to Alaska and wanted to look at the glaciers from a distance something simple for basic use and how do you choose?
Best distance binoculars can be found as an early Panasonic camcorder - 78 power and recording it to boot. I know, I own one.
I am in the mountain tops and I need it to check around the mountain sites to detect for possible fire out breaks. What would you suggest? 10/50 would be ideal?
get a pair that can use a tripod. 10x50 is good.
I played a drinking game watching your video. Every time you said the word binoculars I'd take a swig. I got hammered within two minutes. 😜👍
In a video entitled, "How to buy binoculars"??? ...baffling. 🤣
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Very good video. I just got the vortex roof prism 8x 42. Thank you!
Just got my first pair of binoculars...celestron outland x 10x42... Have you try those? Under $70 in offer but I think are around $100 most of times... Really happy so far...
Is your intro parts in Costa Rica? I'm from here.. So plenty of chances to use them😊
That was a really helpful video mate! Thank you very much!
Watched the whole video. Very informative, however after watching it and looking around for good used B’s I realized that unless you already know how well they fit you one could be throwing away good money. Thought I might mention that. Before you buy used know if they are right for your face.
so true! always important to try them out first before buying. thanks for watching :)
COOL - What a 'Job' choice! I'm really glad someone gets to do what they enjoy. Next time I Will Too. Thanks!
sorry for the late reply, thanks for watching :)
Thank you! Help me a lot!
Roof prism easier to waterproof so most are waterproof standard. While you may have to pay more for waterproof poros.
Throw out lens caps-- you can't see birds with the lens caps on!
thanks for watching :)
another great video
thank you very much for watching again :)
Excellent video...great lesson...common sense advice.
thanks for watching :)
@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit Great video thank you, I would like to know your opinion on the following: which one to buy for Astronomy, Nikon 10x50, 12x50 or 16x50 Bresser 20x80 Celeectron 15x70 or 25x70 all of them with a tripod this is available in my market thank you.
I would much rather have the extra light gathering of 7x50 porro than 8x42 roof. Extra weight means less movement, steadier view which adds to viewing details.
I recently purchased 8×34 Bresser and Pirsch binoculars. Really good and light weight.
Thanks for your tips.
What binoculars do you use
You can still get a wide field of view in a 10X binocular , however they are expensive. Leica Ultravid 10x32 360 field of view and the Swarovski EL 10x32 similar field of view. The lower priced binoculars in 10X have narrow field of view as do compacts no matter if low cost or high end cost , the high end cost will have a cleaner image from Leica , Swarovski , Zeiss and Kowa Genesis. For me 7X and 8X work just fine with more field of view a more clean relaxed view , I own the Kowa Genesis 8x33 it is excellent binocular and still costs less than a Leica or Swarovski EL. And the performance equals Leica and Swarovski visually . If on a budget still look for Nikon , Zeiss , Kowa even Leica has the Trinovid at less cost. You will get better quality for your money with these brands and better warranty if needed. Seeing is believing if you look through the better optics you will see a difference , even though they cost more they are worth it for a lifetime of use.
Really appreciate your info - I just got the Nikon 7246 10x50ex & have mixed reviews - the good: great sharp bright day images, lots of stars, satellites at night - the bad: it's big, bulky, difficult to adjust, eye cups are hard, lens covers are bad, view is very flat (like 2 dimensional) - not used to that. In short, for $175, I thought these should be enjoyable to use, but it's more of a hassle for my viewing (plane spotting & astronomy). Thinking about exchanging them for the Athlon Optics Midas UHD 8x42 - do you think these would be better for my use?
Good job and very enjoyable. Thanks.
Recently bought Hawke Endurance 10 x 42 ED Quality is comparable with more expensive makes like Swaworski Even good in low light Worth considering
You made some valuable points but I must disagree about the image being dimmer with higher powered binoculars. Brightness would be the result of the efficiency of the anti-reflection coatings and the number of glass surfaces the coatings were applied to, but the difference in light transmittance for 8x and 10x binoculars would be maybe 1-2%, in other words, unnoticeable.
To compensate for unsteadiness, more of a problem in high-powered binoculars, you suggested digital binoculars. I assume you meant binoculars with 1 or 2 digital video cameras, but there are also shake-compensated optical binoculars from Canon, and perhaps others.
You didn’t mention exit pupil, the bright circle of light projected to your eye ball, within which you need to place your eye’s pupil in order the see the image. The larger that circle, the easier it is to place your own pupil in it. The diameter of the exit pupil is the ratio of the main designation numbers of the binoculars. For example, 8-50 binoculars have 8x magnification, and 50mm-diameter objective (front) lenses. The diameter of the exit pupil is 50/8 = 6.25mm diameter. You can get a larger exit pupil by buying binocs with larger-dia. objective lenses like 8-60’s, or lower power like 6-50’s.
The amount of eye relief is extremely important for people who wear eyeglasses, in which case choose binocs with a minimum of 16mm eye relief, or 18mm if available.
My Burris bino’s were reasonably priced and have great lenses.
Great review thank you.
Very helpful.
Just stumbled on your channel. How is your channel not called "EdVenture"!?
How to buy “A” pair of binoculars? Make a video on which four pair of Binos you should have. One I use for looking at stars. one pair is for sitting an viewing 10x 50 for distant objects, another pair for finding birds in flight and wide open areas I.e. 8x42, and a small pair for quick grab on the go (for easy storage and pocket placement).
Just pick up a pair of vortex diamondbacks. All you need to know.
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Nice Advice Bro, Good Job.
thanks for watching :)
Anyone here in the $300-$400 range I strongly suggest checking out the Maven C1 bins. They are a direct to customer company out of Lander, Wyoming so they’re able to provide their products for a significantly lower price for comparable glass. The Maven C1 are 350 and, in my opinion, get a better view than you would out of those $500 vortex viperHD. I’ve even seen a couple a respected birdwatching forum posters and distance shooters alike put those $350 Maven C1 in the same realm as vortex Razor HD. Considering you’re paying $1,000 plus for those Razor HD bins the value is absolutely incredible. Like I said, I can’t recommend Maven enough. Oh!!! Forgot to mention they have a lifetime, no fault, warranty as well. Check ‘em out. You’ll be happy you at least saw what they had to offer.
Problem with maven is they are too cheap to give you a decent case. You pay almost $1,000 and get a cheap bag to store them
You should really take a look at maven binoculars. Their c-series are extremely reasonable and come in a lot of interesting sizes. There be series are fantastic as well if you're willing to pay a little bit more. And they're made in the United States
Thank you so much! I want to start birding and I don’t know how to choose my first pair of binoculars. This video explains all my confusions!
thank you for watching :)
Excellent video. I would encourage you to spend more like $1000 or even $2000 on a good pair. While a $300 pair of binoculars can be usable, it is an absolute joy to look through a good pair of $2000 binoculars. The field of view increases wonderfully, the entire image is clear (not just the center), the image itself is clearer due to less chromatic aberration, the clearer lenses will let more light in which means you can see better at dawn and dusk, etc. The Swarovski SLC's are a good value for top "A grade" binoculars with a lifetime warrenty. I've got 5 pairs of binoculars that I've acquired over the years, all of them are cheap junk that just collect dust. I have one pair of Nikon Monarch HG's that retail for about $1000 and they're all I use. If you buy a good pair, you'll use it the rest of your life and ENJOY them. If you buy a $100 pair, you'll probably hate them the rest of your life...
Might as well not buy any binoculars. Some of us are trying to get out of debt. $1000 is wasteful when you're $10k+ in debt. Money doesn't grow on trees for many people.
@@jasonashley9853 I wouldn't recommend that anyone buy something they can't afford, but sub $200 binoculars typically have very poor quality. The quality goes up substantially at the $400-$500 level. If you really like binoculars and you'll have a use for them the rest of your life, then looking beyond $500 will likely prove to be worthwhile for you. If you just use them a few times a year, then I can see not wanting to spend over $200 on a pair. But expect to get frustratingly poor quality "garbage" at a $50 level. If all you've looked through is $50 binoculars, you simply don't know what you're missing when it comes to even reasonably decent quality optics.
@@jasonmcintosh2632 I'm not looking for sub-$200 binoculars. I'm looking for $300 or under. I had cheap ass Bushnells for a long time. I think a $200-300 pair will do me well. Vortex Diamondbacks/Nikon Monarch 5s/Leupolds have been highly recommended for birding. Which is what I want them for.
@@jasonashley9853 I this how much you plan on using them for the rest of your life should weigh heavily in a decision like this. It's damn hard to spend $1000 on a pair of binoculars when you can buy a seemingly usable pair for $50. Unless you try those $1000 pair out, you really don't know how good a decent pair of binoculars are. Clothes wear out, shoes wear out, cars wear out, ATV wear out, but a good pair of binoculars will likely be with your for life. My best pair of binoculars are a pair of 8x25 CL's from Swarovski. They don't have the light gathering power of a x42 or the field of view of a high end pair, but they're so small and light, I'm always choosing them over my 10x42's.
@@jasonmcintosh2632 again. Cheap Bushnells vs $200-$300 are still gonna be night and day. I need out of debt I can't afford to be in it too much longer. Again it all goes back to how much money you make. Spending more on binoculars than four tires is an insane investment.
Great video! Can you do one on digital camera binoculars?
But at 2:16 both of those windows are the same size. Its just that with the 10 magnification youre zoome in more. But that doesnt mean you see less area. You see the same size window (surrounded by black), its just youre more zoomed in
yes true!
i am getting binocs and up to 4 now. home, car, motorcycle x2 and soon moto x3. leupold and vortex getting the tasks so far.
Sounds like good choices
I totally agree, roof prism binos look cooler than porro prisms. ;o)
This video really helped. Thanks
Very informative, I just need binoculars to put in my bug out bag , nothing cheap ,but nothing expensive either
I suggest looking for ultra wide field of view also.