Binocular help
08-12-2006, 06:25 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Tiona Pennsylvania USA
Posts: 4
Binocular help
I'm looking for binoculars that work well with glasses . I only wear them for readimg but when I do a lot of glassing I like to wear them to keep from getting eye strain any help I'll be greatful for 
08-12-2006, 08:07 AM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamiltucky, OH
Posts: 485
RE: Binocular help
I went through the binocular search last month, & was amazed at all the options out there.
Even at the entry-level price range, many had twist-up eye cups, so you could adjust them to where you needed them, & they'd stay there.
I can squint my way through a DMV eye exam with my 20/50 prescription, but I, too, like to wear my glasses most of the time. I found that with most of the binocs I tried, I left the eye cups all the way in.
I'd recommend going to a store with lots of different brands, and trying them all. You can find the ones you like, then check the prices of that store vs. the online places.
One caveat, however: beware of the high-end cabinet! When Iwent looking, I made the mistake of looking at the most expensive ones, just for kicks. I ended up getting the Zeiss FL's! DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck,
Folically Challenged
Even at the entry-level price range, many had twist-up eye cups, so you could adjust them to where you needed them, & they'd stay there.
I can squint my way through a DMV eye exam with my 20/50 prescription, but I, too, like to wear my glasses most of the time. I found that with most of the binocs I tried, I left the eye cups all the way in.
I'd recommend going to a store with lots of different brands, and trying them all. You can find the ones you like, then check the prices of that store vs. the online places.
One caveat, however: beware of the high-end cabinet! When Iwent looking, I made the mistake of looking at the most expensive ones, just for kicks. I ended up getting the Zeiss FL's! DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck,
Folically Challenged
08-12-2006, 03:48 PM
#3
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cheyoming
Posts: 870
RE: Binocular help
I gave up trying to find binoc's that work with glasses. Even got frustrated with the models advertised as being for use with glasses. I just tie my glasses to a croakie and let 'em hang while I'm glassing. Then they're right there when I'm done. In the field or on the truck.
You can do it, but I was never happy with the small little hole you end up looking through.
You can do it, but I was never happy with the small little hole you end up looking through.
08-13-2006, 06:31 AM
#4
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Posts: 1
RE: Binocular help
The Nikon Monarch ATB's in 8x42 work well with glasses. The newest model has eye guards that twist up and downmaking it very easy to use with glasses.
I usebinoc's thathave an exit pupil diameterthat is >5mm.Dividing the second number by the first in a binocular’s description tells you the size of the exit pupil diameter (for example, an 8x42 has a 5.25mm exit pupil because 42/8=5.25). The larger the number thelarger the view.
Try them at your local store.
I usebinoc's thathave an exit pupil diameterthat is >5mm.Dividing the second number by the first in a binocular’s description tells you the size of the exit pupil diameter (for example, an 8x42 has a 5.25mm exit pupil because 42/8=5.25). The larger the number thelarger the view.
Try them at your local store.
08-13-2006, 02:50 PM
#5
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Posts: 26
RE: Binocular help
I don't wear my reading glasses while glassing, but went through the binocular search last year. I has planned on spending up to $600 for a set. After looking at everything under that amount I settled on Nikon Monarch 10x42. Bought online for $250.
I don't think there is much difference in binocs that cost $200to $600. I see the difference coming when you start looking at the $800-$1000 range.
I don't think there is much difference in binocs that cost $200to $600. I see the difference coming when you start looking at the $800-$1000 range.
