Close Focus Distance This is the shortest distance that a given binocular model can clearly focus on an object. In recent years, some optics companies like Eagle Optics have come out with some models with extremely short close focus distances on the order of 5 feet! This can enable you to focus on close up wildlife like butterflies or amphibians for instance. If you want to do this with your binoculars, look for ones with a short close focus distance. Every binocular model is different, so you just need to try them out.
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