What is essential for good bird watching binoculars?
Even though you dont need top of the line binoculars, like over thousand dollars Swarovski optics, there are several requirements for good birding binoculars. Otherwise, a birder will not be satisfied with his or her binoculars and will end up buying a pair of new ones anyway. Ideal birding binoculars must: • Be light weighted so you can carry it while walking many miles, and so your hands dont shake when you are looking at it • Not be too fragile, so it doesnt break if you drop it • Show color accurately • Work in any light conditions, including twilight and fog • Have enough magnification to see birds that are far away • Have well coated lenses to show accurate image • Work with your eyeglasses if you wear any • Finding best binoculars for bird watching Even though you can save a lot by buying your binoculars online, start your selection in local optics shops. Tell the sales person what your requirements are and ask to suggest a good but not too expensive pair of binoculars. Try look