Military Binoculars: Powerful Optics For Long Range Observation


by Cliff Woodington - Date: 2007-01-02 - Word Count: 465 Share This!

Military binoculars are popular accessories for a variety of civilian uses. If you're a sportsman, hunting devotee or sailor who needs dependable observational equipment that's designed to stand up to rugged use, then a pair of military binoculars may suit your needs.

Now that there are so many specialist indications and high performance features available in modern binoculars and scopes, it's important to have a clear understanding of ratings and designations and to choose a model with specific uses in mind.

Perhaps you're looking for powerful binoculars to be able to zero in on wildlife details while on safari. Equally, you may want to use your equipment as an avid spectator at sporting events. Or you may be a boating enthusiast or camper who needs to use them in a range of daylight and night-time conditions.

Each activity carries its own specific requirements and interests. Your own use of binocular equipment will also indicate certain priorities: for example, you may need light-weight gear because you will you be carrying or wearing it for long periods; if you operate in all weathers or a marine environment, waterproofing may be an important advantage.

Choosing Features That Count

What are you going to use your binoculars for? To get the best bang for your buck, you'll want to spend money on the features that will come in most useful to you. Here are some suggestions:

Power: The basic power rating of your binoculars is represented by two numbers, such as 8x50. The first number shows the magnification, whilst the second number indicates the diameter of the lens. Each influences the quality of the viewable image. Objects lose their clarity as magnification increases, but larger lenses can compensate for this loss by allowing more light to enter the scopes. But at higher powers of magnification, it may prove difficult to hold the binoculars steadily enough and a tripod may be needed.

Weight: Larger lenses tend to be heavier, which can be significant if you'll be carrying your binoculars for any length of time. Many users have to find a compromise between power and portability.

Lens coatings: Modern lens coatings reduce glare and light loss as light passes through the optical system. This can improve brightness, clarity and contrast of an image and make binoculars more comfortable to use.

Waterproofing: It might be supposed that military binoculars should be able to withstand heavy use and a variety of environmental conditions. If you intend to use them in all weathers, consider the value of getting waterproof equipment. Having optics which are 'nitrogen purged' can also help to reduce fogging in damp conditions or when moving between different temperatures.

Durability: For other tough conditions, armoring such as rubber coating on the body can protect binoculars for heavy duty purposes.

Look for shock resistant features, rubber protection and sealed, waterproof units for rugged conditions.


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