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Here is all you need to know about how to choose and use binoculars.
This information can help you increase your bird-watching enjoyment and upgrade your practical skills.
Our buying guides and reviews of binoculars and accessories will help you make informed decisions before purchase.
We offer advice on how to care for your optics. Plus you can learn how to make the most of your binoculars to have the best birding experiences.
How do you know which binoculars are best for your style of birding? We discuss what criteria to use when deciding what to look for in binoculars.
You can also learn how to get the best from your binoculars - both taking care of them and how to see the most birds.
Our reviews of the best binoculars cover a wide range of styles and sizes, brands and budgets.
This section is a technical guide to the terminology and special features of binoculars for bird watching.
Here we provide information on the terms you will hear, how binoculars work and special components that affect performance.
While 8x binoculars are a commonly recommended magnification for general birding, there are plenty of options within that category.
Explore this section to discover why 8x power binoculars are so popular.
For clarity over a greater distance, take a look at 10x binoculars.
These optics, with their increased magnification, combine high power with portability.
7x binoculars capture images of good quality with a decent field of view. Compact and lightweight, they add little weight to your gear.
12x binoculars get you up close and personal with your favorite feathered friends from distances you never thought possible.
Read more about the incredible clarity and detail of 12x binoculars for birding.
Learn how to position your body in a relaxed but stable stance, and how to use objects in your environment to help you hold binoculars steady.
In need of details on using binoculars with an eye condition? Here are guidelines on astigmatism, farsightedness and nearsightedness >>>
How can you maintain your binoculars and ensure they are always at their best? This is a complete guide on how to care for your binoculars.
We look at the two main classes of binoculars to weigh up their advantages and disadvantages when used for bird watching.
Got the binoculars, got the tripod – not sure how to put the two together? Check this info to make sure you buy the right binocular adapter >
When birding we want the best view. So should you wear or remove glasses when using binoculars or a spotting scope? We weigh it up here >>>
Spectacles or sun glasses wearers need long eye relief when using binoculars or spotting scopes. Not sure what it is or why it counts? >>>
Want to make sure you always see a bright, clear image through your binoculars? Choosing a pair with the right size exit pupil is crucial.
Is it worth carrying a tripod along with your birding binoculars? We explain when and why mounting binoculars on a tripod is a good idea >>>
Do you want to stop raindrops obscuring your lenses? We look at how to get the best view through your binoculars, even when it’s pouring.
All about diopters and focus wheels: how to adjust binoculars to fit the width of your face and the tiny variations between each eye.
The best way to hold and use binoculars may not be obvious. We address common queries so you can fully enjoy your bird watching experience.
