How to Choose Binoculars - Orion Telescopes

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In this video, Ken from Orion gives you some great advice on what to consider when purchasing a pair of Binoculars. We cover different factors like aperture, magnification, field of view, lens coatings, size and more so you can pick the pair that is best for your needs and budget.
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@7thebill 3 ай бұрын

This is the best video I have seen for explaining binoculars.

@stamK. 4 жыл бұрын

Amazingly detailed analysis! Thank you!

@mehranabi 9 ай бұрын

That was a great overview, a nice explanation while keeping it simple and understandable. Thank you!

@yandre20005 Жыл бұрын

What a great in depth explanation! Much appreciated.

@sandrucristian1983 18 күн бұрын

Thank you very much. The information helped me, it's all I need to know about binoculars.

@Mixedpuppy 10 ай бұрын

This was a well presented video and explanation of binoculars. I seen a lot of videos and have several binoculars. I learned one thing out of this. It was always recommended to not buy zoom binoculars due to columniation problems but no one really explained to me why. This video explained that. Thanks.

@Slartyfartblarst 4 ай бұрын

The best advice about zoom binoculars is: If offered as a gift, politely refuse. Certainly dont buy them. Easily knocked out of alignment, a pig to realign.

@tribblebooth1224 Жыл бұрын

This upload, has provided all the answers, to all the questions, I've been asking myself about binoculars. Brilliant!

@lesrobot01 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation... Thanks..

@vimallamba27 Жыл бұрын

Great video! clear and crisp explanation

@sweetysparkles1866 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for such alot of information!

@skymiller530 Жыл бұрын

Excellent info. Well delivered. Thank you.

@Teejsfolly1929 Жыл бұрын

You've been a great help, thank you.

@superpoon16 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very in-dept detail and clear explanation. 👍🙂

@brianncowan 4 ай бұрын

Great explanation. Thanks.

@AdamOntario 7 ай бұрын

great video, very informative. I understand what I need to buy now that you've explained the various factors/features and considerations. Great job!

@iuliandb Ай бұрын

Brilliant explanation !

@alengavranovic8621 6 ай бұрын

wow, great info in so little time. Thank you

@mechant-malade405 3 ай бұрын

Awesome you are a real pro. Exelente demonstration. Cheers.

@RL-xb4gz 3 ай бұрын

Excellent information I was looking for.

@gorgana5 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you

@roto2220 Жыл бұрын

Amazing review 👏

@krishna0002 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Just bought a nikon A211 8-18 binoculars

@robotic_musings 5 ай бұрын

So helpful!

@kennethmidwinter982 11 ай бұрын

Great video Ken. I have learned a great deal. Kind regards Ken from Rutland, England.

@LeoNatan Жыл бұрын

A follow up to this video would be great, discussions optically stabilized and zoom binoculars.

@Treshughes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jalalmonsch Жыл бұрын

vielen dank für die Info,Ich bin zufrieden mit.

@condoruite 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@codybroken Жыл бұрын

THIS is the real deal info.

@PabloFuentesDiazPsicologo 3 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS, EXCELLENT VIDEO, AND I HAVE A QUESTION, WHICH WOULD BE BETTER OF THE TWO FOR ASTRONOMY?? -Celestron 10x50 Ultima Porro Binoculars VS -Nikon 10x50 Action Extreme ATB Binoculars, THANKS A LOT ;)

@chokkalingamnagappan1011 3 жыл бұрын

Sir your video is amazing can you say cheapest binocular for seeing nebula and galaxy

@georgesteinberger7105 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for making me understand. I want a set for looking at stars . I have a large telescope. Just some times it's too cold out side . Winter is the best time for me .iam out in the country so the stars are very bright

@MrGuitar50 3 жыл бұрын

Ken, can you recommend the best way to re-collimate binoculars? Mine are out of balance. I have 20x80s.

@venkybly Жыл бұрын

Tq 👍🏼

@StagnantMizu Жыл бұрын

i inherited a nice habicht SLC 8x30 it is an old one so I was wondering if it still holds up to modern models?

@Valor708 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my 20x80s, very impressed

@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi 11 ай бұрын

Is there any bad or dangerous points regarding bigger lenses? Im wondering if too big m8ght damage your eyes in bright day sun for example. Im looking for a big pair to use for plane spotting at our airfield its a huge intl airport so id like to be able to see a long ass way without cooking my corneas with the uv if thats even a thing. ?

@northtexasskies3243 5 жыл бұрын

Still making good videos :). I have a SkyQuest XT8 but I'm thinking about upgrading. How much more light can an XT 10 or a Skyline 12" bring in? I know it isn't the same topic as the video, but I really would like to

@oriontelescopes 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin! The XT10 gathers about 56% more light than the 8 inch. The XT12 collects 42% more light than the XT10 - and a whopping 126% more than the XT8!

@GIZALARF Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at purchasing a 15x70mm Porro Prism Binocular. Is this good for both day and night ? They are 3.28 pounds but I don't want to splash out on a tripod.

@kenanzafar7025 Жыл бұрын

thanks but can you plz tell me what does range means ? like 1000m 2000m ans also more then that. some says 100000m

@MrBumlicker Жыл бұрын

I saw online a pair of binoculars which had a 80x80 it said 5000m I'd this possible ? Thanks

@Sir-Kay Жыл бұрын

I got a Action EX 16 x 50 Binoculars and it's nothing but chromatic aberration, could you guys tell me why is it this way? is this a normal thing or am I tripping?

@GyanDeepVermaPEE Жыл бұрын

Please reply urgently🙏, what range it can cover during clear visibility? I need to purchase a binocular for seeing the site situated 10-15 Km. Please provide your suggestion. That will be highly appreciated.

@oriontelescopes Жыл бұрын

For day time terrestrial viewing, the best range recommendation is around 3 km. Targets 10-15 km away can still be viewed but you won't resolve as much detail as you would with targets up to 3 km away. If you have additional questions feel free to contact us at 1-800-447-1001 or by email at sales@telescope.com.

@thetripperverma5248 Жыл бұрын

@@oriontelescopes thank for the suggestion that we will be very helpful

@armandogavilan1815 Жыл бұрын

If anyone could help me, I´m looking binoculars for distance, just lanscape, trees, mountains, static things from a long distance, the longer the better, don´t mind reduced field of view or if it weights a lot, just want to see details in long things thanks!

@oriontelescopes Жыл бұрын

There are some additional things to consider like portability and whether you want to use a tripod or not, but a good starting point for a day time terrestrial viewing binocular would be something like our UltraView 10x50: bit.ly/3XewYPk If you would like to discuss other options, email us at sales@telescope.com or call us toll free at 800-447-1001.

@armandogavilan1815 Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot, yes, I ,don´t mind size and weight I´ll use tripod

@rccrashburn 5 жыл бұрын

Those 20 x 70 bins should have been shown on a tripod as they are unusable without one.

@MrJdsenior 2 жыл бұрын

I would like 100X, fully stabilized, with a 180 degree field of view. Also I don't want any visible aberration. And I would like no attenuation in light transmission. I would like them to be featherweight and waterproof to 500'. They should take a fall from at least 5' onto terrazzo without any damage or loss of performance. They should be completely fog free, even when frozen and taken out into 100 degree, 90% humidity, including the external lens surfaces. A plus would be if they could operate well down into the IR regime. How much would those cost and where can I get them? WHAT, I have to make compromises? And there are limitations? Well, doesn't that suck? 😛 Just FYI, you can't suck in light. Good video, though, all that kidding aside.

@AstroCyGuy_edits 10 ай бұрын

There is an Oberwerk BT-120XL Binocular Telescope that gives you 96x with 120mm lenses

@beachbum200009 4 ай бұрын

Maybe the US Navy can sell you a sub.

@zetacrucis681 Жыл бұрын

You lose a lot more than a percent of the light due to reflections (5:49). Binoculars lose 20% or more of the incoming light with typical full multi-coatings (FMC), around 15% with very good FMC, and 8-10% with exceptionally good (and expensive) FMC. There are 12 or many more air-to-class interfaces -- at objective lenses (4-6), prisms (2-8), eyepiece lens elements (8-12) -- and te loss at each is not additive but multiplicative, so the brightness decreases exponentially with the number of optical elements. Also the reduced brightness is not even the main issue but all that light bouncing around in the optical train: where does it go? It turns into "light pollution" superimposed on the true image, which is why poor coatings = poor contrast (and a hazy, ghosty image).

@Slartyfartblarst 4 ай бұрын

He didn't mention exit pupil and dark-adapted eye pupil diameter versus age. Also don't buy zoom binoculars. Expensive, and hard to repair, or align. Binoculars are available as centre-focus or individual eyepiece focus types. The latter are easily waterproofed, best for astronomy. Centre-focus better for uses needing constant refocusing, i.e. birding etc.

@iuliandb Ай бұрын

Brilliant explanation !