Where’s a good place to buy my first pair of binoculars?
A. I’d recommend going to one of the large local camera stores—they’ll have a wide range of binoculars to choose from, from inexpensive to top of the line. Work with a salesperson to “test drive” many different brands in the store, assessing how well you can see through them, what weight works for you, how the binoculars work with glasses (if you wear them) and many other factors. Once you’ve made your choice, please don’t rush home to order those binoculars over the Internet. The in-store binoculars may cost a bit more, but then again, you were able to draw on the time and expertise of the staff there.
