Everything You Need To Know About Binoculars

Cody breaks down everything you need to know about binoculars. Magnification, exit pupil, objective, focus, the field of view, etc.
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One of the key questions we address is power vs. objective lens size. Learn how the numerical values like 10x42 or 8x56 translate into real-world experiences, affecting your field of view. Cody also explores the correlation between power and field of view, revealing how higher power can narrow your perspective while lower power widens it, using examples like Vortex Razors.
Dive into the details of the objective lens, the vital component that influences brightness and clarity. Discover the significance of millimeter measurements, from 32 to 56, and how they impact your overall viewing experience. Cody unravels the concept of exit pupils, shedding light on why certain binoculars deliver a brilliantly bright image.
Beyond the technical aspects, Cody walks you through the practical features of binoculars. Learn why it's important to know about eye cap covers, flip-up objective lens covers, center focus, and diopter settings. You'll also discover the versatility of binoculars with a quarter 20 thread, allowing compatibility with various adapters and mounting options.
Whether you're chasing mule deer, elk, pronghorn, or birds, understanding these fundamental aspects of binoculars is crucial. Cody's insights extend to tips for eyeglass wearers, explaining how adjusting eye cups enhances the perceived field of view.
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Intro - 0:00 - 0:18
Binocular "Power" Explained - 0:19 - 1:38
Binocular Objective + Ocular Lenses - 1:39 - 3:47
Additional Features - 3:48 - 5:15
Closing - 5:16 - 5:44

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Thanks sir *Summary: 10x42 10 = 10x optical zoom 42 = 42mm Objective lenses diameter 2nd/1st number (42/10) = exit pupil (lerge number means more light) in nomal light, value 6 is perfect. But if you want to explore night sky you can go as high as possible/you want.* It was just what I need to know

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[@mesenteria]

@@GOHUNT Technically, zoom means something else in the world of optics. The number 10 means 'ten times magnification'. Zoom means you can have intermediate magnifications, usually by twisting a belt around the eyepiece or by turning the eyepiece from click detents to other detents. Click, click, click....5 times power, ten times, then 15 times, as general examples. So, the first number means 'power' or magnifying power (ten times) and zoom means you dial up or down how much magnification, or power, you want. Generally, as a tip, zoom binoculars are going to be of poor quality. Good binoculars, not great or prime ones, will have one power only, and cost at least $150, but the better ones run around $300-500. The very best, by Leica and Swarovski, Maven, APM, Nikon, and Fujinon, as examples, cost two to five times that much.

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Help me out brotheer I'm i'm trying to buy some monoculars at Amazon so I could look at the stars and move which one do you think I should go 4 also I noticed that they have a few over a $1000 On a price tag and those got hundreds of magnification which numbers should I look at and go for when buying a monocular under a $100 which 1 is the best

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[@toml.8210]

"Eye Relief" is the "sweet spot" distance for your eye from the ocular lens. It's important for astronomers. The diopter is for people that have eyes that are a little different. You look through the right side, then adjust the left diopter to match, so you don't get a headache. 15x or more magnification is good for gun scopes, and 8x is better for watching baseball, races, golf, etc.

[@regbampot]

Thanks Tom. That puts it into perspective

[@sam.merritt]

Diopter is just another measurement scale for magnification. Just like Fahrenheit and Celsius measure the same thing, just using different scales. The diopter adjustment on a pair of binoculars is only on one eye because the magnifying mechanism itself brings the picture into focus for the other eye. The diopter adjustment just makes it where the two eyes have the same focal length. In other words it just accounts for differences in diopter between your two eyes

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Ok. So I have what is knows as amblyopia (lazy eye). What do I need to know for this when it comes to choosing binoculars that will be best suited to this condition?

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I'm a newbie, bought a bino last month i.e 10 X 42 . Love it. Considering buying an astronomical bino 25 X 70 in the future . Thanks for the explanation

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Incredible video. I've been hunting for 30 years and never new a lot of the things you clarified, thank you for taking the time to make this video.

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Class video

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Awesome. Recently got into hiking in the wilderness and decided it was time to buy a pair of binoculars for general viewing. Thanks

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Thanks so much for doing this video that's not half an hour long ! Just what I needed to know as a noob .

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Thanks for focusing on the necessary points. My understanding was a bit blurry, but it’s much clearer now! Haha thanks man, great vid and what I needed.

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Awesome information ! Thanks Cody.

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Thank-you Very Much Sir for your Great clear cut concepts

[@gazza363]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@frosty3693]

A good effort. For eyeglass wearers with compact binocs, 8x20 10x25, check the eye relief. some are too short to work with glasses. Most larger binocs do not have that problem. Also the power does not just effect the field of view but the apparent steadiness of the image you are looking at. A 7 power image looks much steadier than a 10 power, the size and weight of the binocular may help. The exit pupil for good nigh/low light vison is 7mm. (The standard for night binocs was the 7x50.) The older you get the smaller your eye's pupil will open. This may be more for rifle scopes, but the larger the exit pupil the easier it is to see though the optic as the larger exit pupil will give you a little more "wiggle room" for eye alignment. That dark cresent you see when trying to look though the optic is the missalignment of you eye with the exit pupil. Optics have gotten really good and the "bang for the buck" is orders of magnitude better than decades ago. If you plan on needing binoculars, go with the best you can get as they will serve you well, perhaps for a lifetime, and will reduce eye strain and make using them for long periods of time much easier. The joy of quality remains long after the sting of the price is forgotten. No I do not sell optics, I just dislike trying to use cheap crap that is not worth the effort.

[@daveyboy6985]

My favourite magnification is 8x just for general use. Even 7x are great.

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@@daveyboy6985 Right, anything over 8X can be hard to hold still.

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Super helpful thanks

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This video is amazing, spectacular, and dare I say "eye" catching? Wow, I had no idea about the numbers or exit pupil, etc. You are an awesome presenter and speaker. Thank you!

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[@Renaudio]

I also appreciate the video! I always wanted to understand those numbers! I knew they were needed for view but I didn’t understand how to apply them for my particular needs. Thank you so much👍😊👍

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Thnx.that clears up a lot .

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All the useful information in one conscise video. Great Job !! Thanks Still I would like to know poro prism vs. other types of binoculars, their pros and cons. may be next time. Thanks

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Thank you for the educational video. Have you done a video on the M24 binocular? What are your thoughts/ reviews on them?

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This was a succint, well-put together video. Any recommendations for an everyday binocular? I'm not a hunter etc. I just want a pair for when I'm out at the beach or hiking etc. and want to zoom in. Anyone else reading this who has suggestions, let me know.

[@KlipsenTube]

1: Magnification does not equal field of view, although, generally speaking, they are connected. 2: You don't mount your binoculars on binoculars, but on mono- or tripods. 3: "Objective" and "ocular" are adjectives that tell exactly what end of the binoculars they should be: objective ("pertaining to the object") toward the object, ocular ("pertaining to the eye") toward the eyes. Actually, that's why camera lenses are called "objectives" in many languages (French, German, Russian ...), the full term being "objective lens" - as opposed to "ocular lens".

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[@Vinnan_Thamizh]

Having less power means less magnification as well right? If we have eye power problems, then should we adjust the ocular lenses by making it extended or leaving it as it is enough?