What is the best Binocular magnification for me?
The magnification of a Binocular is how many times closer an object appears than when viewed by the naked eye. An 8x21mm Binocular magnifies the image to eight times its normal size. Typical Binocular magnifications range from powers of 7x to 10x, however Binoculars are available in much higher magnifications as well. Keep in mind, that as you increase Binocular power, less light will be gathered, and the viewing field will be reduced as well. It is also very difficult to keep an image steady at very high magnifications using a handheld Binocular. A tripod is usually necessary to steady an image at higher magnifications. A good alternative for those seeking the option of high power magnification is a zoom Binocular. This gives you the option of higher magnifications without the limitations of a fixed, high power Binocular. Visit Carson’s Zoom Binocular pages for more information.
