What will these binoculars be useful for?
(I hope this is ok in this category. I've already been asked by another user to move this post from another category. I have no idea where this should go as a search turned up nothing, and only from a google search did I find a bino. question in the camera section and put there. Wrong move, apparently.)
I've inherited 4 set of binoculars (plus one Mini), and just don't need FOUR! I was wondering what each of these specs tells you what it's best for (ie, wide range, long-distance close-up, etc). This is the information as copied from the binoculars themselves:
1)
Nikon Action
10x50 6.5 degrees
"Lookout IV"
2)
Canon
Image Stabilizer
15x45 15 degrees, 4.5 degrees 4D
3)
Bushnell
89x40 EWA
EW Angle
Field: 525 ft @ 1000 yds
4)
Canon
Image Stabilizer
All Weather
18x50 15 40 3.7 degrees
Also:
Mini Bushnell Power View
10x25
The Canon binoculars are rather expensive pairs. They get rave reviews from folks who have purchased them but their field of view is rather limited and they are rather heavy. I am not familiar with the Bushnell. Perhaps they are 8x40. If they are they would be the most useful of the lot. Not too heavy, wide field of view. Good for birding if they give a nice crisp image.
You should be able to sell the Canon binoculars for a decent price. #4 retails for over $1000.
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